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Hip Replacement Implant Defect Recall, May Require Additional Surgery

Johnson & Johnson's artificial joint business company, DePuy Orthopedics Corp., has released recall notices relating to 2 acetyabular cups hip replacement systems because findings revealed a disturbingly higher-than-expected rates of patients who need to undergo a second hip replacement procedure. After patients experience months of pain, inconvenience and rehabilitation therapy for their hip replacement surgery with the implanted DePuy ASR hip replacement system, as many as one in eight patients might have to have surgery and experience the whole ordeal again, that is, some patients may be forced to undergo replacement or revision surgery for the initial hip replacement surgery because of defects in the ASR system.

The specific recalled systems are the 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 suspect that you or a loved one underwent hip replacement surgery and might have had your hip replaced with DePuy's implant device, and/or experience pain and discomfort with the hip replacement implant device and told you might require a second surgery, then you should contact one of our experienced attorneys who specialize in defective implants immediately. Gray and White Law has successfully helped thousands of Kentucky families recover for losses and compensate for the future after having suffered injuries due to the mistakes or carelessness of others. We are ready to learn about your case, all you have to do is take a moment to contact us for your free legal consultation. We can be reached at any time it's convenient for you, simply call us toll-free at 1-800-634-8767 or send a confidential e-mail.

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