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If you or someone you love has received the recalled DePuy ASR XL Acetabular System total hip replacement or the DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System, then it is critical that you consult with a board certified dangerous medical devices lawyer prior to signing any paperwork sent to you by the manufacturer.
In August 2010, the manufacturer of the aforementioned hip systems, DePuy Orthopaedics (a division of Johnson and Johnson), issued a recall of the implants, due to a “higher-than-normal” failure rate with the devices. Prior to this recall, more than 93,000 people had received the implants worldwide.
Many doctors have pointed to a design flaw with the DePuy ASR hip implant, suggesting that the cup part of the system is too shallow. This is this flaw which is being blamed for the majority of symptoms associated with both the DePuy ASR XL Acetabular System total hip replacement and the DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System which include:
One of the major concerns concerning the DePuy hip systems is the high risk of the patient developing the condition metallosis which is a direct result of the implant’s defects as they lead to dangerous levels of chromium and cobalt ions being released into the body. It may be necessary for patients who have received the DePuy implants to be tested for the condition and you should consult with your doctor regarding this issue.
More than likely, you have already received some paperwork from Johnson & Johnson or DePuy Orthopaedics notifying you of the recall and possibly asking you to sign a document. It is important that you do not return any signed papers to the manufacturer as it may be a waiver designed to prevent you from making a civil claim against the company.
It is essential that you consult with a personal injury lawyer who is experienced in handling hazardous medical devices and other pharmaceutical cases as they will be able to discuss your personal situation and help you evaluate the amount of compensation you are entitled to – even if DePuy has already offered you a cash settlement, it is highly unlikely that it will cover all your medical costs (for example, the expensive blood tests required to diagnose metallosis).
To speak to an experienced medical attorney today, please call the Anderson Law Firm toll free at 800-354-6275. You can also reach us at our two Texas offices in Fort Worth at 817-294-1900 or in Dallas at 214-327-8000.
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The Anderson Law Firm offers free no obligation consultations to people injured in accidents or who have suffered physical harm as a result of someone else's actions. We do not charge you to initially discuss your situation and establish whether you have a claim to pursue. You can call us and discuss your case over the phone, we can set up an appointment for you to come into our office, or we can visit you in your home anywhere in the metroplex.
If after meeting with us you decide that we are the best personal injury lawyer for you, then we will enter into a contingent fee agreement. This means that we only get paid when we win a settlement or jury verdict in your favor. You don't pay us anything up front. We will cover all expenses spent working on your case. Only when we win for you will you need to pay us. If we don't win, then you owe us nothing.
Contact us online now or call us 24 hours a day toll free on 1-800-354-MARK (1-800-345-6-275). You can also call us locally in Fort Worth on 817-294-1900 or in Dallas on 214-327-8000.
