DePuy Hip Replacement
US, Canada and Puerto Rico
Medical devices and medications are some of the most frequently recalled products, and injuries from defective medical devices and defective drugs are often life threatening. One of the most recent medical devices to be recalled is the DePuy ASR Hip Implant, which is manufactured by DePuy Orthopedics and has been on the market since 2005. Some people who have received this hip replacement device have suffered serious adverse effects and many have had to have additional hip surgeries to correct the problems caused by the defective device.
In August 2010, a recall of over 93,000 DePuy hip implants was made after multiple studies confirmed that the device had an “unreasonably high rate of failure,” and that people were suffering terrible pain after implantation of the DePuy device. Complications from the implant can include:
- Hip pain
- Loosening of the hip
- Total hip failure
- Need for additional surgeries to correct the problems caused by the DePuy replacement
Design Defect?
It is believed that there is a defect in the design of the DePuy ARS Hip Implant, which makes it difficult to implant at the proper angle and makes the device prone to failure. If the metal-on-metal implant is improperly placed inside the human body, metal particles can loosen and inflame the tissue surrounding the hip joint and even cause bone loss in the affected area.
Our defective medical device lawyers are currently accepting DePuy cases. The DePuy ARS Hip Implant was introduced without adequate testing and research of the device and because of this, thousands of Americans have suffered needlessly. No company should place profits over patients, and we will fight tirelessly to get you the compensation you need and deserve following this traumatic experience.
The compassionate, qualified defective product attorneys at Balkin & Eisbrouch L.L.C. stand ready to hear the details of your case and advise you regarding the validity of your defective product claim. Our lawyers and legal team are committed to providing personal injury victims aggressive courtroom litigation, and we possess both the knowledge and resources to get you the compensation and justice you deserve.
The product liability attorneys at Balkin & Eisbrouch L.L.C. accept cases from anywhere in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. Please contact our office today to schedule a confidential, no-cost consultation. There are statutes of limitation on product liability cases so it is important for you to act now.
