A significantly high number of hip implant patients may need revisionary surgery for a second hip replacement due to defects in devices manufactured by DePuy Orthopaedics Inc. The DePuy hip replacement recall involves two hip implant products:
If you or a loved one has undergone hip replacement surgery since 2003, you may be affected by the DePuy ASR recall and may be entitled to compensation. Product recall cases are complicated. Attorneys for insurance companies and pharmaceutical corporations may try to limit compensation to victims. With an experienced attorney on your side, you can tell them you mean business!
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If you received a hip implant, talk to the orthopedic surgeon who performed the operation. The device may be loose. In some cases, there may be a bone fracture around the device, or dislocation of the implant's ball and socket. The doctor can scan or X-ray the hip to determine how the implant is performing. You may need a blood test to look at any metal particles that may indicate a problem.
If you have one of the products involved in the DePuy hip replacement recall, you may need a second surgery to replace the defective medical equipment.
DePuy, which is a division of Johnson & Johnson, has suspended sales of its product and has informed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the recall. You can visit DePuy's web site and read about the ASR recall about the ASR recall.
The following symptoms may be signs that your DePuy ASR device may be failing:
A shockingly high number of patients with the DePuy hip devices have needed corrective surgery within five years:
No more than five percent of patients should need a replacement within five years, according to DePuy.
If you are affected by the DePuy hip replacement recall, DuPuy indicates the company is willing to offer hip replacement settlements to cover patients' costs.
It's important to be aware that you may be entitled to more compensation for your losses. DuPuy ASR hip implant patients are advised to consult with an attorney before agreeing to any compensation.
At the Law Offices of Jeff Martin, our aggressive attorneys are eager to help people pursue justice in any potential DePuy hip replacement recall lawsuit. If we handle your case, we can pore over the facts and make sure your rights are protected. We work tirelessly toward the goal of obtaining maximum compensation allowed under law for our clients.
An injury due to a defective hip implant device demands aggressive representation. An Oklahoma DePuy hip replacement recall lawyer may be able to assist you or your loved one obtain compensation.
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