Hip Implant Recall
DePuy Hip Implant Recall
Following a full recall of both the ASR Hip Resurfacing System and the ASR XL Acetabular System, hundreds of the recipients of these defective hip implant devices have filed lawsuits against the makers of these devices, DePuy Orthopaedics. Owned by Johnson & Johnson since 1998, DePuy designs as well as markets various products for the repair and rebuilding damaged joints. However, according to the National Joint Registry, all of the DePuy ASR hip implant systems that have been sold since the year 2003 show high failure rates. A hip implant is usually designed to last at least fifteen years, but many DePuy products fail within only a few years. With over 7,500 FDA complaints, the ASR systems account for ¾ of all hip replacement complaints. As a result, all of these devices were recalled worldwide on August 24, 2010. For those who received a defective hip implant, this recall is too little too late, and the real physical damage has been done.
FDA DePuy Hip Implant Warning
In August of 2010, the United States Food and Drug administration sent a warning letter to Johnson & Johnson owned Depuy Orthopaedics regarding its illegal marketing of its Corail Hip System. According to the letter, Depuy’s marketing of this hip implant device was done without the necessary marketing clearance or endorsement and was thus in infringement of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic act. This legislation, passed in 1983, gives the FDA the authority to supervise the safety of food, drugs, and cosmetics. The FDA Warning letter stated that DePuy made certain claims about its Corail Hip System that were not in accordance with the premarketing approval. As a result, the FDA demanded that DePuy immediately stop marketing the hip implant for these unapproved treatments and uses.
DePuy Hip Implant Recall
Upon receiving the FDA warning letter, DePuy recalled two other hip replacement products: the ASR XL Acetabular System and the ASR Hip Resurfacing System. These hip implants were recalled due to the fact that these devices demonstrated significantly higher rates of replacement after the initial operation. According to the data, 1/8 of patients using these Depuy hip implants needed additional surgery due to an improper fit of the device. When a hip implant fits improperly, the patient experiences pain as well as trouble walking. Sometimes, the effects of a defective hip implant result in inflammation, rashes, and agonizing pain. Other implants can end up crippling their recipients.
File a DePuy Hip Implant Lawsuit: Speak to an Attorney
If you or a loved one received treatment with a DePuy hip implant, you may be eligible for financial compensation through a DePuy Hip Implant Lawsuit. Call the Willis Law Firm today, and we will evaluate your claim free of cost and free of obligation. Mr. Willis has over 25 years of legal experience as well as the highest peer review rating. Although located in Houston, the Willis Law Firm is currently accepting DePuy Hip Implant cases nationwide; all hip implant lawsuits are taken on a contingency fee basis.
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Wright Hip Implant Recall
In 2004, Wright Medical Technology was forced to recall its CONSERVE metal hip cups due to improper manufacturing. Now, there is speculation that its Profemur hip implant system will also be subject to a recall. The Wright Profemur Total Hip System underwent the expedited approval protocol 510(K) by the United States Food and Drug Administration. Under this process, the Wright Hip Implant was not subjected to the normal amount of testing and clinical trials prior to approval, on the grounds that it was similar to existing medical devices already approved. Unfortunately, this means that many of its problems, complications, and risks went undetected until after it was being used in real patients. Many of these injured individuals are now pursuing litigation.
Wright Hip Implant Lawsuit
Filing a Wright hip implant lawsuit is a course of action taken by many victims of these defective and potentially dangerous medical devices. A lawsuit helps to offset the financial difficulties that come with paying for removal of the device as well as an inability to work due to associated injuries. At this point in time, hundreds of lawsuits have been filed against the large companies behind failed hip implants; suits against Wright Medical Technology, DePuy Orthopaedics, Zimmer Holdings, and Biomet, Inc. A hip implant lawsuit alleges that the company created a potentially harmful product and failed in its responsibility to warn of its risks.
Wright Hip Implant Failure
By design, surgery with a hip implant is supposed to last for at least fifteen years. However, the Wright Profemur Hip Implant System demonstrates an 11.2% failure rate within only three years of the initial procedure. This means that in the three years following treatment, one out of every nine patients with a Wright hip implant will need further medical attention due to a hip implant failure. Victims of Wright hip implant failure will usually experience pain and stiffness in the areas surrounding the implant. When the acetabular cup loosens, patients may be unable to walk/stand and may also be injured by debris in the body as the implant breaks down.
File a Hip Implant Lawsuit: Speak to an Attorney
Were you treated with a defective hip implant? Did you experience pain and/or need removal of the device? If so, you may be eligible for a financial settlement through a Wright Hip Implant Lawsuit. Call the Willis Law Firm today in order to have your potential claim evaluated at no cost or obligation. Our team of experienced and aggressive legal professionals is highly skilled in the field of personal injury and is currently accepting hip implant clients on a national scale. Call us today.
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