DePuy Orthopedics has issued a recall of two of its ASR ® hip implant devices after patient reports of failures. Patients who have a DePuy hip implant and are experiencing pain in the hip, thigh or groin or painful walking may require additional revision surgery. Recent reports show the ASR Hip Resurfacing System has a revision rate of approximately 12% and the ASR XL Acetabular System has a revision rate for 13%. These metal-on-metal hip replacement systems can shed metal particles into the body causing damage to the soft tissues, inflammatory reactions and can lead to bone loss.
The medical device lawyers at Neblett, Beard & Arsenault are investigating claims against the makers of the recalled ASR Hip Resurfacing System and the ASR XL Acetabular. Nearly 100,000 of these hip replacement products have been recalled worldwide. Neblett, Beard & Arsenault has experience in handling medical device litigation, including our representation of victims of failed Sulzer Orthopedics hip implants. If you have any questions regarding the Johnson & Johnson hip replacement recall, defective Zimmer Durom Hip Cups or any other medical device litigation, please call 1-800-256-1050 today.
Richard J. Arsenault, 2011
