DePuy Hip Recall Concerns

In August 2010 two of the popular hip replacement systems – the Depuy ASR XL Acetabular System and the ASR Hip Resurfacing System – were recalled due to a high failure rate. Experts have estimated that the systems have a 12 to 13 percent failure rate which is much too high for medical standards. What this means is that 12 to 13 percent of all patients will need to undergo a second or revision surgery within five years.

DePuy Hip Lawsuit

Most patients would not have accepted the DePuy hip replacement knowing the failure rate was so high and knowing the serious complications involved in the surgery. There are several other types of replacement systems out there. However, the problem is that patients were not told about these concerns and it was not until August 2010 that the recall came out informing patients about the high failure rate. Because of this, the Johnson and Johnson Company may be held responsible for this medical mistreatment.

DePuy Hip Replacement Patients

Many people are suffering from the effects of this DePuy hip recall. While some of the patients are retired and thus do not need to work every day, others are not. Some are single parents trying to keep food on the table for their kids. Some are struggling with a mortgage and need to work in order to pay the bills. Most cannot afford to not only take time off to get the second surgery completed, but also pay the additional expenses involved including rehabilitation costs, surgery expenses and childcare fees. Even those that are not working are not able to enjoy their retirement with the daily pain and suffering experienced due to the faulty DePuy hip replacement.

Costs and Concerns, DePuy Hip Recall

If you are one of the 11,500 people experiencing pain and the need for a second surgery, then you could be looking at several unexpected costs including:

- Childcare, nanny, care takers costs
- Surgery, rehabilitation and medication costs
- Blood tests and other diagnostic testing
- Loss of income if unable to work
- Emotional and physical suffering

You have already gone through one operation and made it through – now you may have to go through it all over again. You could be looking at months of recovery and even more pain, not to mention the risk of infection or serious complications during the surgery.

DePuy Hip Replacement Attorney

You do not have to suffer in silence. If you have had a DePuy hip replacement within the last five years and are now experiencing pain, infection, tissue damage, metal sensitivity or the need for a second surgery, then you may be eligible for financial compensation. There have been hundreds of lawsuits filed against the Johnson and Johnson Company over the Depuy hip recall and thousands more are expected to come forward within the next few years.

Contact our team at McEwen Law Firm today for a free case evaluation. There are never any legal fees unless you receive compensation. We offer compassion, support and aggressive representation when you need it most. Do not suffer through this medical abuse in silence. We are here to help.