DePuy Orthopaedics recently announced the recall of its ASR Hip Replacement Systems, which have been implanted in 93,000 persons worldwide.
This recall came as a result of a higher than acceptable rate of failure requiring another hip replacement within 5 years.
Thousands of people with the recalled hip replacement system have already experienced hip implant problems such as serious or lingering pain, swelling, loosening or even dislocation of the hip implant. Numerous DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Systems failed prior to this recall, requiring those persons to undergo a second, or revision, surgery. Based upon new information, data DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. cited in its hip recall notice, over 11,500 persons with a DePuy ASR system will suffer a failure requiring that implant to be removed and replaced with another hip implant.
This website contains information about the DePuy Hip Recall and claims you or a loved one may make if you experienced problems after having a DePuy hip replacement procedure or if you are required to undergo a second hip replacement operation.
DePuy ASR Hip Systems RecallInformation about the DePuy hip recall, which hip replacement systems were recalled and the years those medical devices were implanted, what led to the hip recall, recent information about the rate of failure in DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Systems and what the recall means for persons with the DePuy ASR Hip Replacement System.
DePuy Hip Recall FAQsThere are many questions regarding the DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Recall and, unfortunately, all too many questions will require tests and some additional monitoring before the answers can be known. We have compiled some of the most common frequently asked questions regarding the DePuy hip recall, such as how those costs will be covered and your legal rights.
DePuy Hip Recall LawsuitsHip replacement lawsuits are not new, over their history there have been all too many instances of malfunctioning hip implants and this is especially true for the DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Systems. Prior to the DePuy hip recall, lawsuits alleged that DePuy manufactured a defective product, failed to warn patients and doctors of problems with the implant and negligence in designing, manufacturing and selling the product.
DePuy Hip Recall LawyersWe will represent all persons involved in a DePuy Hip Recall lawsuit on a contingency basis, meaning there are never any legal fees unless we win compensation in your case. For a free no-obligation consultation please fill out our short online contact form and one of our DePuy Hip
Recall lawsuit attorneys will contact you to answer any of your questions. The call is free - call us today at 800-862-1260.