Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers Continues To Review DePuy Hip Defect Cases
The past year has been devastating for individuals who have received defective DePuy hip replacement products. Almost a year ago, the FDA announced a recall on the popular DePuy products ( the DePuy ASR XL Acetabular System and DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System) due to high product defect rates.
At issue is both the design of the hip as well as metal-on-metal construction of the product. In some patients, the design has resulted in repeated dislocation of the hip prosthesis. Other patients have been injured when metal from the DePuy hip splinters off and becomes embedded in the tissue surrounding the joint. Yet a third type of DePuy injury is emerging as some patients suffer metal poisoning as their bodies absorb bits of the Chromium and Cobalt used in the manufacture of these devices.
For many of these patients, the problems encountered by these defective products have truly proved to be life changing. Given that many of these patients are elderly and are coping with other medical issues, the DePuy problems are especially troublesome.
Based in Chicago, Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers is evaluating DePuy hip recall cases throughout Illinois and across the country. Our network of experts enables us to quickly evaluate claims related to this extensive product recall. If you were the recipient of a DePuy hip and have received notification from your doctor or have developed complications, we would honor the opportunity to speak with you.
Here is a copy of the letter and paperwork sent to many patients impact by the defective hips: DePuy ASR Information for Patients
Here are some recent posts concerning DePuy hip recall lawsuits on our Nursing Homes Abuse Blog:
- New Lawsuits Filed Against DePuy Orthopedics Related To Defective Hip Replacement Products
- In aftermath of DePuy Hip Problems, FDA Orders Manufacturers To Take A Closer Look At Metal-On-Metal Hips
- DePuy Failure Rates Much Higher Than Originally Thought. How Bad Will Things Get?
- DePuy Hip Replacement Patients: What The Company Doesn’t Want You To Know About Your Legal Rights
- British Study Presents More Concerns Over Long-Term Problems With DePuy & Other Metal Hips
- DePuy ASR Complications: Heavy Metal Poisoning (Cobalt & Chromium)