What The DePuy Hip Replacement System Recall Means For You, The Patient

In late August, DePuy Orthopaedics announced that they were recalling the popular DePuy hip replacement system, the ASR XL. Since that time, there have been many questions that have cropped up; of course, there were also several questions that led up to the recall itself.  One of the latter questions involved DePuy’s seemingly silent recall tactics. Though the company at the time had stated that they were not performing a silent recall, but instead simply pulling the systems due to low sales, now that the recall has been formally announced, it has placed the company under the eye of scrutiny.

In fact, the entire Hip Replacement Recall situation has left several thousand patients wondering if they are the owner of one of these recalled hip replacement devices. You see, the reason for the device being recalled is due to its extremely high failure rating. The failure rating is above 12%. There are literally thousands of patients that have had this device implanted during their hip replacement surgery, which means that a minimum of 12% of those patients will experience a faulty device.

The failure of a hip replacement device can cause the hip to fracture, dislocate, swell, loosen, and pop or click, but it can also cause its owner severe chronic pain. None of which any patient should have to deal with after they have already gone through such a major surgery. However, many of the individuals that are realizing that they have one of the faulty devices are now finding out that not only is their device faulty, but they will also have to endure another painful and time consuming surgery and recovery period.

In addition to DePuy, Zimmer and Stryker also have products that have made the latest hip replacement recall list. Anyone that has a hip replacement device should certainly be aware of the type of device that they have, as well as the signs that their device may be failing. For those that believe that they have sustained injuries due to a failed hip replacement device, it is strongly suggested that a skilled Hip Attorney is contacted. An experienced attorney can help to organize and file your claim, as well as ensure that it is filed within the constraints of the time that the law allows.

To find out more about the hip device recall or to discuss your situation with an experienced attorney, give us a call today at 1-800-940-0166 or visit us at http://www.hipattorney.org.  Our website is designed to help people file a claim and get compensation for Hip Replacement Recalls. We are dedicated to helping those who have undergone failed hip replacement surgeries get the compensation they deserve.