Depuy ASR Hip Implant Recall

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DePuy Hip Replacement Recall

DePuy Orthopaedics, which has sold 93,000 hip implants to patients around the world, recalled two of their implant systems in August 2010. Doctors have sent letters to patients, in whom the prostheses have been implanted, asking them to come in and have their implants checked. Many of the implants will need to be removed and replaced surgically.

Hip Implant Recall Lawsuit

Since early 2008, about 400 patients implanted with the devices have complained to the FDA.

A class action lawsuit has been filed. Patients who have filed allege that they have been:

Feeling pain
Having problems walking
Need revision surgery to remove and replace the implants

DePuy ASR Hip Implant Defect

Two types of hip implants are being recalled:

The ASR™ XL Acetabular System has been implanted in patients around the world
The ASR™ Hip Resurfacing System, which was not approved for sale in the United States, is being used in other patients worldwide

The implants, which are made of metal, were approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2005.

There are a number of reasons for the recall, including:

The friction of the metal-on-metal parts of the implant are causing it to shed debris that is inflaming surrounding tissue.
The parts of the implant do not fit together properly and they can slip out of place.
The shape of one part of the implant makes it especially difficult for surgeons to insert properly.

While the life of most implanted artificial hips is about 15 years, faulty DePuy implants need to be replaced after three years or less.

Patients who are having problems with the implants say they are experiencing:

Pain
Swelling
The sense that the implant is coming out of position
Problems rising from a sitting to a standing position
Hearing popping or clicking sounds when they move

Contact a Hip Replacement Attorney

If you have been fitted with a DePuy implant and have been having trouble with it or needed it to be removed and replaced, you should contact a hip replacement attorney to find out if you are eligible to file a lawsuit against DePuy. A hip replacement lawyer, who knows the medical and legal aspects of these situations, is an expert in helping patients with these problems. To schedule a case evaluation, contact us today toll free at (800) 272-0631.

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