In the early 2000’s, metal-on-metal hip and other joint replacements promised to improve the durability and performance for patients. Unfortunately, for many people these joint replacements proved to be defective and dangerous. The DePuy ASR was recalled in August 2010 after data from several countries suggested that the metal on metal hips were failing at very high rates in people who had them implanted for less than five years. Depuy ASR hip recall attorneys are working to help patients who have suffered injury and are at risk for greater injury in the future.
For more information, contact Attorney Group today. We offer free, confidential, no obligation consultations. We can help answer your questions, and if you choose to pursue a claim we can connect you with an affiliated attorney who can assist you throughout the legal process. The time to pursue a claim is limited, so contact us today.
DePuy Metal Hip Recalls
Two models of hips sold in the US have been recalled, the DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System and the DePuy ASR XL Acetabular Hip System. It is not known exactly how many were sold in the US, but hip replacement lawyers and DePuy estimate that over 30,000 people in the US may have these models of hip replacement.
Symptoms of Device Problems
If you or a loved one has suffered any of the following, you should contact DePuy ASR attorneys for more information:
- Pain
- Swelling
- Limited mobility
- Device failure
- Additional surgery
Hip replacement lawyers can help you get compensation for your pain, suffering, lost wages, and additional medical bills.
Long-Term Dangers
Unfortunately, the danger of these hip replacements is not limited to the affected joint. As the metal-on-metal joint decays, it sheds metal fragments that include chromium and other toxic heavy metals. In the tissue around the implant, these metal fragments cause swelling, pain, and tissue death. However, these metal fragments can also be spread throughout the body and cause neurological damage and blindness.
This danger is not limited to DePuy ASR hips. Case studies have shown that this danger may be common to all types of metal-on-metal joint replacements. Stryker hip replacement attorneys have learned that similar dangers affect people who received Stryker hip replacements recalled in July 2012.
For more information, see our Depuy Hip Recall Information Center and contact Attorney Group.
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