DEPUY HIP REPLACEMENT RECALL

by John Christensen

If you know anyone who has received a hip replacement since 2003 involving a DePuy Hip Implant have them call the attorneys at MBC immediately to find out if they are eligible to receive compensation for their medical expenses, pain, and suffering.  We should be called whether or not they have experienced problems with the hip implant as some side effects and/or damages may not immediately present themselves. Flaws and side effects include: loose cups, allergic reactions to metallic debris, and development of pseudotumor (a soft tissue mass that forms as a result of toxic reactions to an excess of metal).  The DePuy Hip Implants are also tied to dangerous levels of Cobalt and Chromium Ions in the blood. Many doctors believe that the cup of the DePuy ASR hip implant is too shallow which could lead to improper implantation and other health complications.

The ASR (Articular Surface Replacement) Hip Resurfacing System and ASR XL Acetabular System total hip replacement, created by DePuy Orthopaedics, a division of Johnson & Johnson, have been recalled by the company, following data showing that people experienced pain or side effects as a result of the hip implant devices.  Many patients have since required a second hip replacement surgery due to the issues associated with the hip devices.

If you have received paperwork from DePuy or Johnson & Johnson please call us first about your options before signing anything.  The paperwork may prevent you from receiving additional compensation should medical complications arise in the future.

MBC has extensive experience with the technical challenges and complexities of product liability cases. We use state of the art technology, national experts and our own legal team to show juries how and why product injuries occur, how they could have been prevented and what the effects are on those who have been seriously injured.  

Our settlements and verdicts for product liability claims include:

• $8.9 million verdict - passenger in Ford vehicle, which rolled over and flimsy roof supports crushed causing roof to collapse forcefully onto his head, breaking his neck.
• $3 million settlement - baby was permanently disabled when faulty lamp shorted, causing electrical injury
• $1.9 million verdict - client's neck was broken and he was left quadriplegic when nine-pound screw in a crane loosened and fell 60 feet onto his head
• $1.1 million settlement - small child suffered severe burns from defective home lighter

There are nationwide mega firms handling these cases, but if you go with MBC we will provide the time, attention, and diligence you can only get from a local firm.

You can call us at 253.472.6000 or 800.992.9529 or email for a case review.

Click here for the DePuy ASR™ Hip Recall Guide

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