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Replacement Hip Implants Recalled Due to Defects & Cover Up

Johnson & Johnson's artificial joint business, DePuy Orthopaedics, is recalling two acetyabular cups hip replacement systems because new data shows higher-than-expected rates of patients needing a second hip replacement procedure. Following months of pain, inconvenience and rehabilitation therapy for hip replacement surgery with the DePuy ASR hip replacement system, one in eight patients may be forced to undergo the ordeal again due to 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, or someone you care about, underwent hip replacement surgery and may have had your hip replaced using DePuy's ASR acetabular cups or resurfacing system; you might be experiencing pain and discomfort or having to undergo a second surgery, and may not know this is due to the recently recalled defective hip implants. Our experienced defective hip replacement attorneys 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 families. Our law firm is ranked among the best in the Commonwealth and will fight to help restore your family's losses. You can contact us at your convenience to obtain a free legal consultation, and to have any questions or concerns you might have addressed - simply call us toll-free at 1-800-634-8767 or send us a confidential e-mail.

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