DePuy Orthopaedics, a division of Johnson& Johnson, recalled its faulty ASR hip implants in August 2010 after the devices failed at an unusually high rate. Attorneys at Blackman Legal Group are currently handling claims associated with these defective hip implants.
• The defective design of the DePuy ASR hip replacement system caused it to fail at an unusually high rate.
• Patients with the implant should see their doctors right away to determine if the faulty and potentially dangerous device should be removed and replaced.
• A variety of symptoms, including pain, swelling, and audible noises indicate that the implant is failing and should be removed.
• Costs associated with doctor visits, tests, procedures, and potentially lifelong care can be staggering. Blackman Legal Group is handling claims to recover those costs.
Hip replacement surgery is designed to relieve pain and increase the mobility of a damaged hip joint, but for many people who had the surgery after July 2003, when DePuy ASR (Articular Surface Replacement) implants were placed on the market, it created a nightmare.
Instead of feeling relief and easier movements, many people have suffered a variety of painful symptoms because of the defective medical device, which involves a metal ball and metal socket. The metal-on-metal device wears quickly and not only fails to work properly as a replacement joint, but also generates toxic metal particles that enter the body and cause serious damage. Some patients have become permanently disabled as a result, according to a report in the New York Times.
Symptoms of DePuy ASR hip implant failure may include:
- Hip pain
- Thigh pain
- Groin pain
- Pain when walking
- Pain when rising from a seated position
- Pain when bearing weight
- Swelling and discomfort
- Feeling that the hip is not in place
Some people can even hear unusual sounds at the hip joint, including:
- Clicking
- Popping
- Crunching
Every patient who has had one of the defective devices implanted should be evaluated by their ortheopedic surgeon to see whether revision surgery — removing the defective DePuy ASR implant and replacing it with a safer one — is advisable. The cost of doctor visits, tests, procedures, and potentially lifelong care can be staggering.
If you have had any of the symptoms listed above, you may qualify for compensation for all of your medical costs as well as your pain and suffering. Contact Blackman Legal Group – founded by renowned trial attorney Clifford Blackman — toll-free at 1-866-692-8126 for a free consultation.
