DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuit

Thousands of patients who received the DePuy ASR XL Acetabular and ASR Hip Resurfacing System replacements are reporting severe and adverse health side effects as a result of these devices. Categorized as metal-on-metal monoblock hip replacement and resurfacing medical devices, DePuy ASR hip replacements have a faulty design that has led to an alarmingly high rate of failure.

Approved in 2005 through the 501(k) approval method, the DePuy ASR XL system was introduced into the market as a viable and effective alternative to total hip arthroplasty. It was based on the DePuy ASR which was approved in 2003. The ASR XL aimed at providing patients with a more stable design while offering a greater range of motion than other existing products.

However, the faulty design of the DePuy hip implants causes the metal parts to rub against each other releasing tiny metal parts into the body of the patient that end up causing severe injuries. Additionally, the faulty design has led to failures such as fractures at the implant site, dislocations, and the replacement loosening under normal use.

If you or a loved one received a DePuy hip replacement and suffered device failure, severe pain, or tissue damage, you need to seek the assistance of an experienced hip replacement lawyer at Hare, Wynn Newell & Newton. We will fight aggressively to ensure that you are fairly compensated for your damages and losses. Call 800-568-5330 today to schedule a free case evaluation.

What Are The Negative Side Effects Of DePuy Hip Replacements?

In case you underwent a hip replacement procedure involving a DePuy hip replacement device, you need to be on the lookout for the following symptoms of a failing device:

• Pain around the implant site
• Swelling and abscesses at or around the hip joint
• Clicking, popping, and grinding noises from the hip joint
• Limping

However, the issues associated with DePuy hip replacements don’t end here, it gets worse. Since the implant is a metal-on-metal device, its continued use has been found to generate excessive amounts of metallic debris. This can lead to the following severe side effects:

Metallosis

The friction between the metallic hip ball and socket leads to the buildup of metal debris in the soft tissue surrounding the implant leading to tissue death.

Aseptic Lymphocyte-Dominated Vasculitis-Associated Lesion (AVAL)

A lesion that arises due to the reaction of the local surrounding tissue to the presence of the replacement.

Pseudotumour

This is a tumor-like mass that appears around the implant site when the body reacts to the presence of the replacement.

Have Depuy Hip Replacements Been Recalled?

The DePuy ASR XL Acetabular System & Hip Resurfacing System implants were approved for medical use in 2005. However, in early 2008, the FDA started receiving complaints from hundreds of patients who required revision surgeries to remove and replace the DePuy implants.

The FDA started compiling reports of severe side effects and injuries associated with DePuy replacements. Meanwhile, in the UK, findings from an independent national study in 2010 showed a rise in the number of patients who required second surgeries due to complications suffered as a result of these faulty devices.

The FDA issued a warning to DePuy due to what was considered an unacceptably high failure rate. In August 2010, under all the mounting pressure, DePuy issued a voluntary recall of both the ASR XL Acetabular System and the ASR Hip Resurfacing System.

Are There Lawsuits Pending Against DePuy For Their Hip Replacements?

DePuy Orthopaedics is currently facing thousands of lawsuits in both federal and state courts filed by patients who’ve suffered various injuries after receiving ASR hip implants. Most of these cases were consolidated in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas and in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.

DePuy Orthopaedics is also involved in thousands of civil claims. The plaintiffs in these cases claim that both products had defects in their design and the manufacturer failed on its part to adequately inform or warn patients and surgeons.

Who Is Eligible To File A DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuit?

Anyone who received the recalled ASR XL Acetabular & Resurfacing System and are experiencing health complications is entitled to compensatory damages. They can seek compensation for implant failure, pain and suffering, metallosis, revision surgery, and any other complications as a result of the defective device.

However, there is a time limit within which affected victims should file a lawsuit according to the law, known as the statute of limitations. This time limit is different in different states.

How Much Will It Cost To File A DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuit?

One of the main factors that hinder victims from seeking the justice they deserve is the fear of how much hiring a lawyer will cost them. However, you should note that most DePuy hip implant lawyers including us, Hare, Wynn Newell & Newton charge our fees on a contingency basis. This means that you only pay after we’ve successfully won your case. All our clients don’t incur any upfront costs. We will only deduct a certain agreed-upon percentage from your settlement as our payment.

How Can A Lawyer Help A DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuit?

An expert defective medical device lawyer at Hare, Wynn Newell & Newton will help you determine if you have a valid claim and if you qualify for a settlement program. They will carry out thorough investigations to reveal all acts of negligence.

They will also work closely together with industry experts to establish acts of liability such as false advertising, manufacturing, and product defects. Your attorney will also help to ensure that you get the best medical assistance for your injuries and also help to prove the extent of your injuries. Your attorney will be your best ally in a Depuy hip replacement lawsuit.

Get In Touch With A Defective Medical Device Attorney Today

It is the legal duty of medical device manufacturers to provide products that are safe and harmless to patients. Hip replacement and recovery is a long and painful process, but suffering injuries and having to undergo a second operation due to the recklessness of a medical device manufacturer makes it even more devastating.

For your sake and others, it is important that the manufacturer is held accountable. Call Hare, Wynn Newell & Newton at 800-568-5330 to get assistance on your DePuy Hip replacement case.