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Thigh Pain

Patients who received the DePuy ASR Hip Implant have experienced significant side effects including detachment or loosening of the device, dislocation, fracturing of bones, metal shavings, muscle and soft tissue damage, metallic poisoning and bone loss.

Due to the growing number of patients who reported symptoms consistent with device failure, DePuy issued a recall of their ASR XL Hip Implant on August 26, 2010.  Those who have a DePuy Implant are urged to see their doctor to check for symptoms of hip implant failure.

One of the main symptoms of a defective DePuy Hip implant is persistent pain in the thigh region. Ongoing pain in the thigh, whether it is mild or severe, could be a sign of a hip implant side effect like detachment, loosening or dislocation of the device, bone fractures or complications from metallic poisoning. 

The tiny metal shavings that can be shed from the DePuy Hip Implant have been shown to cause bone loss or damage to muscle and soft tissue.  This can also cause symptoms of DePuy thigh pain.

If you have experienced DePuy thigh pain it is important to see your doctor and monitor for symptoms of severe implant failure.  Even if you have not experienced any adverse symptoms from your DePuy Hip Implant, you could be at risk of serious long term health issues from tiny metal shavings that are absorbed into the bloodstream.

If you received a DePuy Hip Implant, it is important that you speak with a DePuy Hip attorney to discuss your legal rights.   Lawyers are currently filing DePuy Hip Lawsuits for the severe side effects and symptoms related to these faulty devices.  Time to file is limited.

Doctors have reported nearly 1,000 cases to the FDA of patients suffering adverse symptoms such as DePuy thigh pain.  Often, this is a sign of a more serious side effect and indicates the defective implant will have to be removed.

Experts predict over 13% of the 93,000 patients who received DePuy Hip Implants beginning in 2005 will have to undergo surgery to remove the device due to health risks.  Many more will suffer from ongoing symptoms of a defective device such as thigh pain.

Legal Options

Reports made to the FDA beginning in 2007 indicate DePuy knew about the risks of the defective ASR implant after it was released, but continued to market the faulty product for years before warning consumers or ordering a recall.

As part of the August, 2010 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.

If you received a DePuy Hip Implant it is important that you speak with a DePuy Hip Attorney about your legal rights before agreeing to any recall conditions. Do not sign anything from DePuy or Johnson & Johnson. We are available 24 hours a day to answer your questions and provide a confidential evaluation of your case.