In March 2010 Johnson & Johnson admitted its ASR metal-on-metal hip implants were faulty, lasting a mere couple of years once implanted, when these devices should have lasted around 15 years.
As a result of the hip implants’ damaging effects, the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) received numerous reports, all reporting the early failure of DePuy ASR metal-on-metal hip replacements in patients who had been given this type of implant. Those affected described their excruciating DePuy hip implant pain, both in the groin and in the affected hip. This pain often means that movements became severely impaired. Even those who undergo corrective surgery after receiving a faulty DePuy ASR hip replacement often do not fully recover from their injuries.
The DePuy ASR hip implant, like many other metal-on-metal hip implants, was introduced about a decade ago. The ball and socket joints of these types of implants were made popular because of the durability, compared with other non metal-on-metal types of implants.
Alarmingly however, an ill-fitting metal-on-metal hip implant can start to decompose in the body, leaving toxic chromium and cobalt deposits which build up in the body. Large deposits of this metallic debris in the body can potentially lead to all kinds of health complications, to the point of even being fatal for the implant wearer.
Our DePuy ASR hip implant lawyers are investigating into the early failure and potential dangers of this hip implant for the patient. As of yet, it remains unclear as to why these hip implants are prone to early failure. A New York Times article indicated that orthopedic surgeons often cite the shallowness of the DePuy Hip implant, which makes it difficult to correctly implant, as a potential reason for the implants early failure. DePuy however, denied this allegation.
Despite the DePuy ASR hip recall 2010, there are still many victims out there for whom it may be too late. Our DePuy ASR hip implant lawyers are offering free lawsuit consultations to victims of this defective device. If you or a loved one suffered an early failure of a hip implant, you may have valuable legal rights, and be entitled to compensation. Visit www.yourlawyer.com to fill out an online form, or call 1 800 LAW INFO (1-800-529-4636) to discuss your case and get a free case evaluation with a qualified DePuy hip implant lawyer.
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