DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. Recalls ASR Hip Implants
In August of 2010, DePuy announced a worldwide recall of the following hip implant devices:
- DePuy ASR XL Acetabular Hip System
- DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System
According to information released by
DePuy, the ASR Hip Resurfacing System
was not used for hip replacement surgeries within the United
States. DePuy has also confirmed the ASR XL Acetabular Hip System
has been used in hip replacement surgeries within the United
States since 2005.
Hip Implant patients undergoing hip replacement surgery in the United States since 2005 should determine whether they have received a recalled DePuy Hip Implant device.
Recalled DePuy Hip Implants Were Designed Defectively
The Recalled DePuy Hip Implants were designed defectively which can result in significant long-term health problems for those with the defective hip implant devices. The Recalled DePuy Hip Implants have a significantly high failure rate compared to other metal-on-metal hip implant devices.
DePuy Knew of Problems for Years Before the Recall
Surgeons around the world had been reporting these problems to DePuy for years leading up to the recall. If you or a loved one have received a Recalled DePuy Hip Implant it is critical that you protect your rights. DePuy has embarked on a public campaign to limit their liability for damages.
Recalled DePuy Hip Implants can cause a number of dangerous health problems, including Hip Pain, Hip Swelling, Hip Dislocation, Hip Loosening, Hip Weakness, Bone Fracture, Metallosis, Pseudotumor, ALVAL, Hip Implant Failure, any of which can eventually lead to the need for Hip Revision Surgery.
DePuy Hip Implant Health Problems
Information about the history of the August 2010 international recall of the DePuy hip implants, the ASR XL Acetabular Hip System and the DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System, including the long history of problems with the DePuy ASR Implants and DePuy's knowledge of these problems.