Recall Warning: J&J Hip Replacement Implant, Patients Face Additional Surgery

Johnson & Johnson, the corporate giant, and its subsidiary DePuy Orthopedics (the unit responsible for its profitable artificial joint business) has recently recalled 2 acetyabular cups hip replacement systems because data reveals higher-than-expected rates of patients who require a second hip replacement procedure. Reports have concluded that after patients suffer months of pain, inconvenience and rehabilitation therapy for their hip replacement surgery with the DePuy ASR hip replacement system, unfortunately as many as 1 in 8 patients may be forced to undergo the whole ordeal again due to bad defects in the hip implant device, or ASR system.

The specific recalled hip implant device systems are: ASR Hip Resurfacing System and the ASR XL Acetabular System. Each of the metal products is used to replace a worn or weakened part of the hip, which consists of a socket at the outer edge of the pelvis and a rounded bone atop the thigh bone that fits into that socket like a ball. The ASR Hip Resurfacing System replaces the ball portion of the hip and has a metal stem that fits into the top of the hip bone, or femur. The ASR XL Acetabular System is a concave metal piece used to provide a smooth lining for the acetabulum, the bowl-shaped socket in the pelvis.

DePuy's hip resurfacing product, a form of hip replacement arthroplasty, is designed to provide patients with an alternative to total hip replacement where less bone could be removed and less hip dislocations occur. Unfortunately, those benefits are revealing serious consequences, as patients are now realizing their defective hip implants may require another replacement surgery, and the benefits are now greatly outweighed by the dangers of DePuy's defective hip replacement.

If you, or someone you care about, underwent hip replacement surgery and might have had the hip taken out and replaced with DePuy's ASR acetabular cups or resurfacing system; you might be experiencing pain and discomfort or having to undergo a second surgery, but may not know that these problems are due to the recently recalled defective hip implants by Johnson & Johnson's DePuy. Our experienced lawyers who specialize in defective medical devices and defective hip replacements can immediately assist you and discuss your legal options. For decades, the lawyers of Gray and White Law, have successfully helped to protect the rights of Kentucky's families.

Our law firm is ranked among the best in the Commonwealth, and will fight to represent your rights and help restore your family's losses. Simply contact us at your convenience for a free legal consultation, and to have any questions or concerns you might have addressed. We can be reached at any time by confidential e-mail or toll-free call at 1-800-634-8767.