DePuy Hip Implant Injuries

Pharmaceutical Injury Attorney

DePuy Orthopedics has been the target of litigation related to two of their products, specifically the ASR Hip Resurfacing System and ASR XL Acetabular System. These particular hip implants were recalled following reports of pain and other serious side effects, often requiring second hip replacement surgeries to correct the problems.

If you were a recipient of a DePuy hip implant and suffered injury as a result, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation. A pharmaceutical injury attorney can review the matter to determine what your claim is worth and how to move forward with a lawsuit against DePuy.

When you act quickly and involve a lawyer from Arnold & Itkin LLP to handle your DePuy hip implant lawsuit, you have the unparalleled benefit of our skill, resources and experience by your side. Our attorneys are dedicated to helping those who have been injured as a result of the negligence and wrongdoing of others. Pharmaceutical companies prove formidable opponents for injured patients, but with our considerable resources, we are able to go up against these large corporations to prove their liability and our clients' right to compensation.

DePuy ASR Hip Implants

DePuy ASR hip implants have been implanted in an estimated more than 93,000 patients worldwide. Some of the side effects associated with these implants included loose ASR cups, cobalt/chromium poisoning and the formation of soft tissue masses as a result of metallic debris caused by the implant. Bone fracturing around the replacement site, loosening of the implant from the bone and dislocation of the implant are other problems that have been associated with these metal-on-metal implants.

A recipient of a defective hip implant may require an additional surgery to replace the defective implant. This surgery in itself can present various hazards, particularly in older patients. It is estimated that approximately one in eight implant recipients required a second hip replacement within 5 years of the initial surgery.

Contact a DePuy Hip Implant Lawyer

Manufacturers of medical devices have a legal obligation to ensure the products they create are free from design and manufacturing defects. They are also required to include proper warning labels and instructions for use. When manufacturers are negligent or focus more on making a profit than producing medical devices that actually help patients, many people may be seriously injured. DePuy hip implants are no exception.

Discuss your DePuy hip implant lawsuit with a legal professional who will provide friendly service and an honest assessment of your particular case. These matters are potentially complex, but we stand ready to involve medical professionals and other experts who can build a compelling case on your behalf.

Contact a pharmaceutical injury attorney today.