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Defective hip implant information
Over 20 million people in the US currently suffer from osteoarthritis, a disease that often afflicts hip joints, and so a defective hip implant is of great concern. The disease itself is characterized by worn out cartilage, which sometimes requires hip replacement surgery.
Firms that make defective hip implants are threatened with liability lawsuits since these defective products can threaten a patient's health. A patient with a defective hip implant would create pain in the area. At times, a popping or squeaking noise would precede the pain.
In recent news, DePuy said it was recalling two DePuy hip implant products: the ASR XL Acetabular System, a total hip replacement system; and the ASR Hip Resurfacing System, a partial hip replacement designed to preserve more bone.
In some cases, the DePuy ASR hip implant had failed after just a few years. The Food and Drug Administration has received over 300 complaints from people who have been implanted with the ASR DePuy hip implant since 2008. Patients have come forward to complain of loose DePuy ASR Acetabular Cups, which required revision surgery. The ASR hip cup revision reports mention instances of loosening, pseudotumour and metallosis.
Defective hip implant: legal Options
If you have experienced complications from a defective DePuy ASR hip implant, please complete the form below to discuss your situation and get important information about a possible DePuy hip lawsuit.
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Problem Hip Products
Some Defective Stryker Hip Implants Are Squeaky--Free Lawsuit ReviewFDA: Squeaky Stryker hip required patients to undergo revision surgery
Defective Implants
Defective Hip Implants | News About Certain DePuy ASR ReplacementsDePuy recalled the ASR XL Acetabular System, a total hip replacement system. Discuss a defective hip implant for free with an attorney
Complications
Hip Replacement Problem | DePuy News From Weitz & Luxenberg LawyersHave you experienced a problem with a DePuy or Zimmer hip replacement? Discuss them with our lawyer
