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What is the DePuy Hip Implant?
The DePuy Hip Implant, known as the ASR XL Acetabular implant, is a hip replacement device that was manufactured and sold by DePuy Orthopedics from 2005 until 2009. The DePuy Hip Implant was marketed to more active patients as a more durable, longer lasting option because of its unique metal-on-metal ball and socket design.
The DePuy Hip was approved by the FDA in August of 2005 and released soon after. Although it was sold to over 93,000 patients, doctors soon began reporting significant problems with the device indicating implant failure.
In 2007, approximately 100 reports were made to the FDA of severe side effects. By 2008 there were over 200 reports and by 2009, more than 300 reports were made of side effects of such significance that doctors believed surgery would be required to remove the device.
Experts believe that more than 13% of patients who received a DePuy Hip Implant so far have needed a revision surgery and thousands more will need to have their device replaced. This is markedly higher than the standard failure rate for implants.
DePuy suspended sales of the ASR Hip Implant in late 2009, then warned surgeons of early failure rates and removed all remaining implants on the market from inventory in March of 2010. On August 26, 2010, DePuy issued a recall of all ASR XL Acetabular Implants.
If you or someone you love received a DePuy Hip Implant, contact us today to discuss your legal options. Lawyers are currently filing DePuy lawsuits for damages related to this defective product.
Who makes the DePuy Hip Implant?
The DePuy ASR XL Hip Implant was made by DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson. Johnson & Johnson is the largest producer of health-related products in the world with revenue of $61.9 billion in 2009 alone.
DePuy Manufacturing was originally founded in 1895 in Warsaw, Indiana by Revra DePuy. The company started by designing and manufacturing fiber splints that were used to set bone fractures.
DePuy was purchased by Johnson & Johnson in 1998 and came to be organized under the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices & Diagnostics group. The subsidiary now develops and manufactures medical products under the brand names DePuy Mitek, DePuy Orthopaedics, Codman and DePuy Spine.
DePuy now operates from many different countries besides the United States, including France, Germany, Japan, Ireland, Australia and the United Kingdom.
The company manufactures approximately one-third of all hip implant devices used in hip replacement surgeries in the United States. The ASR XL Hip Implant was used in more than 93,000 patients between 2005 and 2010, generating approximately $5.4 billion in revenue from 2009 alone.
If you received a DePuy Hip Implant and have questions about your legal rights under the recall, contact us today for answers and a free consultation of your case.
What should I do about my DePuy Hip Recall?
If you received a DePuy Hip Implant after 2004, you should speak with an attorney before doing anything regarding the recall.
As part of the recall, DePuy has indicated it will pay “reasonable and customary costs of monitoring and treatment” for the defective hip implants. This may include surgical costs to replace the device, however, it does not compensate patients for pain and suffering, lost time or wages, or the risk of undergoing another surgery.
DePuy is also asking patients to sign a medical release and turn over the faulty hip implant device if it is removed. This could significantly limit your legal rights.
Do not sign anything from DePuy or Johnson & Johnson without first speaking with an Attorney. We are available 24 hours a day to answer your questions and provide a confidential evaluation of your case.
When was the DePuy Hip Implant approved by the FDA?
The DePuy ASR XL Hip Implant was submitted to the FDA for approval in March of 2004 and approved for use in August of 2005. DePuy used a less-stringent approval process known as the 510(k) process, which uses comparisons to current products rather than the traditional and more difficult pre-market approval process.
Serious problems began to surface with the DePuy Hip Implants soon after their introduction. In 2007, approximately 100 patients reported problems. That number jumped to more than 200 in 2008 and 300 in 2009.
The DePuy Hip Implant was used in more than 93,000 patients from 2005 until 2010. On August 26, 2010, DePuy issued a recall of the ASR XL implant, a decision that has been classified as an official recall by the FDA.
If you or someone you love received a DePuy Hip Implant, contact us to discuss your legal options. Lawyers are currently filing DePuy Hip Implant lawsuits for injuries or damages related to this defective product. Time to file may be limited.
What are the Side Effects of the DePuy Hip Implant?
Defective DePuy Hip Implants can produce drastic side effects such as loosening or detachment of the implant from bone, dislocation of the implant, fracture of the bone around the implant, metal shavings from excessive metal-on-metal wear, metallic poisoning, bone loss and the need for revision surgery.
These side effects can result in disabling symptoms including pain in the thigh, hip or groin, pain while walking or standing, inflammation, vision loss, muscle damage, hearing loss, and extensive soft tissue damage.
Under normal standards, no more than 5% of hip implants should fail or need revision surgery within 5 years. With the DePuy Hip Implant, however, more than 13% of patients so far have needed surgery to remove faulty devices.
If you or someone you love received a DePuy Hip Implant, contact us to discuss your legal options. Lawyers are currently filing DePuy Hip Implant lawsuits for injuries or damages related to this defective product. Time to file may be limited.
What are the symptoms of a defective DePuy Hip Implant?
As part of the recall issued by DePuy Orthopedics for the ASR XL Implant, the company has advised patients to see their doctor to check for certain symptoms which may indicate hip implant failure.
A defective Hip Implant device can cause significant symptoms such as:
- pain in the thigh
- hip pain
- groin pain
- pain while walking or standing
- difficulty walking or standing
- vision or hearing loss, and
- tumors.
Experts estimate that more than 13% of the patients who received DePuy Hip Implants have required surgery to remove the faulty devices. A larger number are likely still suffering from symptoms of the defective device and will have to undergo surgery to have it removed.
Even if you have not experienced any adverse symptoms from your DePuy Hip Implant, it is important to see your doctor to test for metallic poisoning from this product, which can cause serious long term health problems.
If you or someone you love received a DePuy Hip Implant, contact us to discuss your legal options. Lawyers are currently filing DePuy Hip Implant lawsuits for injuries or damages related to this defective product. Time to file may be limited.
Can I file a lawsuit for my defective DePuy Hip Implant?
Yes. Although DePuy has indicated it will pay “reasonable and customary costs of monitoring and treatment” for the defective hip implants as part of the recall, they have not offered compensation to patients for pain and suffering, lost time or wages or the risk of undergoing a repeat surgery.
DePuy is also requesting that all patients sign a medical release and agreement to return the defective hip once it is removed.
If you received a DePuy Hip, you should speak with an attorney about your legal rights before signing anything from DePuy or Johnson & Johnson. Lawyers are currently filing DePuy Lawsuits for damages caused by this defective product. Time to file may be limited.
Contact us today to discuss your legal rights.
Is there a Class Action Lawsuit for Defective DePuy Hip Implants?
At this time a class action lawsuit has not been certified for the defective DePuy Hip Implants. However, this does not prevent patients who received the faulty implants from filing a lawsuit for their damages.
In many cases, it is actually more beneficial to the injured party to file their own lawsuit with the qualified attorney of their choice rather than share in a large lawsuit with thousands of other victims.
DePuy Hip Injury Lawyers are currently filing DePuy Hip Lawsuits on behalf of patients who received this defective product for the damages they suffered as a result. In addition to the expense of repeat surgery, damages could include pain and suffering, future medical treatment, lost time or wages and the risk of undergoing a repeat surgery.
If you or someone you love received a DePuy Hip Implant, contact us to discuss your legal options. We are available 24 hours a day to answer your questions. Time to file may be limited.
How long do I have to file a DePuy lawsuit?
The time to file a lawsuit for injuries from defective DePuy Hip Implants is limited, though it is different from state to state. Lawsuits in the United States are subject to a Statute of Limitation, or time limit, which, after expired, will prevent an injured person from filing a case.
The statute of limitation is different from state to state and for each type of lawsuit, but generally ranges in time from 2 years to 6 years. If you file your claim within the required time, the Statute of Limitation has no effect on your case.
The Statute of Limitation for DePuy Lawsuits may begin to expire when you are notified of the DePuy Hip Implant recall. Therefore, it is important to speak with an attorney immediately to find out how much time you have to file a claim.
Even if your lawsuit has not expired, it is important to contact a DePuy Attorney prior to the date your Statute of Limitations expires. If you wait to contact an attorney until a week or month before your case expires, they may not have proper time to research your case and prepare it for filing.
If you or someone you love received a DePuy Hip Implant, contact us to discuss your legal options. We are available 24 hours a day to answer your questions. Time to file may be limited.
Does it cost me anything to file a lawsuit?
No. If a DePuy injury attorney determines that you have a valid case, they will pursue it on a contingency fee basis. This means that you do not pay anything to your attorney unless they recover money for your damages.
Your DePuy Attorney will also pay all of the costs associated with researching, filing and fighting your case. These costs can include expenses for medical records, doctor examinations and testimony by expert physicians and witnesses. Like the attorneys fees, these costs will only be deducted from your award if receive money from a trial or settlement.
If you or someone you love received a DePuy Hip Implant, contact us to discuss your legal options. We are available 24 hours a day to answer your questions. Time to file may be limited.
How much are DePuy Lawsuits worth?
If you received a DePuy Hip Implant since 2005, you may be able to recover damages.
Lawyers are currently filing lawsuits on behalf of those people who received this defective product and have suffered damages or will suffer damages in the future due to the side effects of the implant device.
The value of your case will depend on the severity of your condition, the amount of medical bills, future treatment needs, lost earnings and pain and suffering.
Every case is different, therefore it is important to speak with a qualified DePuy Attorney today to determine what your case may be worth and how long you have to file a lawsuit. Contact us today for a confidential evaluation.
How do I contact a DePuy Attorney?
The DePuy Center has compiled one of the most comprehensive databases of legal information relating to DePuy Implants and defective hip products and continues to work with legal professionals on a daily basis to make sure you stay informed about these medical devices.
We work exclusively with the top defective medical device attorneys in America to ensure you receive help from those who have extensive experience with your type of case.
If you received a DePuy Hip Implant it is important that you speak with an attorney about your legal rights before signing anything from DePuy or Johnson & Johnson. Contact us today for answers to your questions and a confidential evaluation of your case.