DePuy ASR Hip

A DePuy ASR Hip implant defect calls for serious representation

The demand for hip implants is increasing as the population gets older. Many people can experience new lives after their implants. Unfortunately, some hip replacement systems have failed not long after surgery. In August 2010, DePuy Orthopaedics Inc., a unit of Johnson & Johnson, announced a recall of two products: DePuy ASR XL Acetabular Hip System (a total hip replacement system) and DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System (a partial hip replacement designed to preserve more bone)

The recall was announced after a significantly high number of the hip implants failed, forcing thousands of people to undergo a risky second surgery. The components can come loose and damage bone. Also, metal fragments have been detected in the bodies of some patients, putting people at risk of a serious condition known as metallosis.

The DePuy ASR devices are among several hip and knee replacement products that have come under scrutiny for possible defects. Other products include:

• DePuy Pinnacle
• Zimmer Durom Cup
• Zimmer NexGen

How a DePuy hip implant attorney can help

Hip surgery patients who received implants during or after July 2003 may be using a defective DePuy ASR hip device. If you or a loved one received surgery during or after this time period, it’s important to talk to an experienced DePuy hip implant attorney to learn about your legal rights. Contact Hansen Dirani & Associates today. We can discuss your options.

Research found that one in eight patients who received a DePuy ASR hip implant needed a second surgery within five years. Symptoms of a failing DePuy hip implant include:

• Fractures
• Implant is loose
• Pain
• Problems walking

If you are contacted by DePuy or an insurance carrier, don’t sign anything before speaking with a personal injury lawyer. You give up your right to pursue a full and fair settlement.

Contact a DePuy ASR Hip lawyer at Hansen Dirani & Associates

If you or a loved one experienced any of adverse side effects linked to the DePuy ASR hip implant, you may be able to pursue a defective product claim. Contact Hansen Dirani & Associates to schedule a free consultation. Call 877-583-0700 or contact a personal injury attorney online today.