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DePuy Hip Recall Recent Updates

May 13, 2012 : The Four Most Common Complications Which Lead to Greater Risk of Unsuccessful Revision

Artificial hip replacements have become increasingly common, yet as people begin to live longer, it is inevitable that these artificial joints will fail, wear out, or cause health complications. Should any of these issues arise a hip revision surgery will become necessary to replace the failing joint.

May 12, 2012 : A Study of Metal-On-Metal Hip Replacement Implants: Part Two: Cobalt Poisoning Examined

Cobalt poisoning as a result of industrial exposure or medical treatment is fairly well known, however those who were fitted with a metal-on-metal hip implant were not expecting to be subjected to dangerous levels of cobalt. Cobalt poisoning can lead to ringing in the ears, dizziness, deafness, blindness or atrophy of the optic nerve, severe headaches.

Unfortunately, a large number of metal-on-metal hip replacement implants have had negative outcomes, from relatively minor to very severe. Tissue damage due to metallosis from the cobalt used in the hip implants can severely compromise any subsequent recommended revision surgery.

May 09, 2012 : The Exact Problem with the ASR—Why is it Failing

While DePuy Orthopedics originally stated they were phasing out the ASR artificial hip implant due to slow sales, months later they warned doctors that the ASR implant seems to have a higher than normal failure rate which occurred soon after surgery in many patients. These actions occurred after more than two years of negative reports about the ASR implant which led to questions as to why the company didn’t halt sales earlier.

May 06, 2012 : What Should I Do if I Have an ASR Hip Implant?

The ASR hip implant made by DePuy suffered considerable troubles after its initial introduction for use in conventional hip replacement surgeries in 2005. The FDA did not require DePuy to subject its ASR implant to clinical trials, considering it substantially the same as previously approved implants.

March 31, 2012 : DePuy Litigation: Statute of Limitations Depuy Lawsuits

In August of 2010 DePuy Orthopedics, Inc. recalled two of its most popular hip replacement systems—the ASR XL Acetabular and the ASR Hip Resurfacing System. The recall came on the heels of a study which indicated the five-year failure rate of these products was as high as one in every eight patients.

March 14, 2012 : Reviewing the Safety of Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants

According to a recent BBC Newsnight investigation, literally hundreds upon thousands of patients across the globe may have been exposed to potentially toxic substances following the implantation of metal-on-metal hip implants.

February 05, 2012 : Recall of Artificial Hip Causes Johnson & Johnson 2012 Earnings Forecast to Dip

The pharmaceutical giant, Johnson & Johnson, has been given a 2012 earnings forecast which is below the previous estimates present by financial analysts due to the number of DePuy hip replacements which were recalled. In fact, recent reports state Johnson & Johnson takes $3 billion charge for hip recall.

While the FDA began receiving complaints regarding the failure of hip replacement devices manufactured by DePuy Orthopedics (a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson) for some time, there was not a DePuy hip extensive recall on the device until August of 2010.

July of 2003 saw the worldwide introduction of the metal-on-metal hip replacement by DePuy, although these devices were not used for hip replacement surgeries in the United States until 2005.

February 02, 2012 : Johnson & Johnson Takes $3 Billion Dollar Fourth Quarter Charge

Johnson & Johnson, the parent company of DePuy Orthopedics recently took a fourth quarter charge of over $3 billion dollars related primarily to their voluntary recall artificial hip implants—the DePuy ASR Acetabular System and the ASR Hip Resurfacing System.

DePuy hip implants were used widely throughout the world, beginning in 2003, and in the United States from 2005. Although concerns were raised regarding the safety of these hip implant devices, a recall by DePuy was not issued until August of 2010 when DePuy received data from the National Joint Registry showing the five year revision rate for the ASR hip replacement system was approximately 12-13%.

January 30, 2012 : New Updates for DePuy Hip Implant Victims

On January 23, 2012, the DePuy ASR Litigation Status Conference in West Palm Beach, Florida was held before Judge David Katz. Judge Katz is the United States Federal District Judge assigned by the Multi District Litigation panel of judges to hear all pretrial matters in any DePuy ASR cases filed in federal court. Judge Katz met with the Executive Committee of the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee for about an hour privately before he met with all attorneys in open court.

September 12, 2011 : Hip Replacement Implant Complaints on the Rise

Hip replacement is a common orthopedic surgical procedure performed to relieve pain and restore mobility to a damaged hip joint, typically for patients with arthritis or a hip injury. Diseased or damaged portions of the hip ball and socket joint are replaced by prostheses made of metal, ceramic, plastic, or combinations of these materials.

September 05, 2011 : Hip Implant Complaints Surge, Even as the Dangers Are Studied

May 18, 2011 : What Does the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Letter to Hip Makers Mean?

The U.S. FDA ordered 21 manufacturers to collect information from patients in a recent letter to hip manufacturers. Click here for report. The three-page letter demands blood tests and other studies within thirty days.

May 17, 2011 : Will New FDA Orders Lead to a Recall of All Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the governmental organization that protects public health, entered the battlefield with the Johnson & Johnson's DePuy recall and ordered 21 manufacturers to collect information from patients - including blood tests for metallic ions.

May 12, 2011 : New Data From Britain About DePuy ASR Acetabular Hip Replacement Devices

Johnson & Johnson claimed the failure rate was 13% when it recalled the DePuy product in 2010, according to its press release. Johnson & Johnson started using the device in the United States in 2005 and based its failure rate on five years of research.

February 11, 2011 : Intraoperative Findings

Things you may see in the surgeon’s operative report

January 30, 2011 : Combating Chromium and Cobalt Blood Toxicity After An ASR Hip Replacement.

If you are one of more than 93,000 people worldwide affected by the recent recall of DuPuy, Inc.’s ASR Hip Replacement System, you may be in more danger than you realize.

January 31, 2011 : Cobalt Poisoning: DePuy ASR Hip Implants Are a Serious Risk.

If you go to a doctor and get a blood test, the amount of metal (including cobalt) in your bloodstream will be calculated in micrograms per deciliter. A healthy person has approximately 0.019 micrograms per deciliter - about one microgram for their entire body.

January 29, 2011 : Patients With Defective DePuy ASR Hip Implants Should Consider The ARP Wave

In the wake of DePuy Orthopedics, Inc.’s recall of defective ASR hip implant devices, patients and their physicians have been searching for ways to mediate the potential health risks involved. With complications ranging from dislocation of the implant components and bone fractures at the hip, to metal poisoning, or metallosis, finding an accessible, effective treatment is imperative.

As we try to describe the reasons the DePuy ASR XL Acetabular System present such a danger to your health, we occasionally use terms you may be only vaguely familiar with. This is an ongoing series of articles on the medical terms related to the DePuy hip recall and hip revision surgeries.

January 19, 2011 : Glossary of Medical Terms Related to the DePuy ASR Acetabular System.

When you receive a hip implant, your doctor does his or her best to give you all the information you need to make an informed decision. However, it's unlikely that you will ever be as informed as your doctor is on any medical issue, no matter how relevant to your health.

If you received an ASR XL Acetabular System, your doctor has probably already informed you that DePuy is offering to pay for hip revision surgery.

January 01, 2010 : Hip Implant Failure

In late August 2010, DePuy Orthopedics, Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, announced a voluntary recall of two of its metal-on-metal hip replacement devices — the ASR Hip Resurfacing System and the ASR XL Acetabular System.

December 21, 2010 : Chromium Poisoning Just as Dangerous as Cobalt Poisoning.

Early this year, DePuy issued their recall for the ASR XL Acetabular System sold in the United States. Doctors began recommending revision surgery to those of their patients who reported pain or an overall failure of the DePuy hip implant.

December 19, 2010 : What is Metallosis?

Metallosis occurs when metallic debris builds up in the periprosthetic soft tissues. In the case of the DePuy ASR Acetabular system, the two parts of the hip implant abraded against one another, creating friction and releasing metallic ions of cobalt and chromium into the body.

Johnson & Johnson's slogans over the years have assured consumers, particularly mothers, that their products are - above all else - safe.

December 15, 2010 : Cobalt and Chromium Blood Toxicity in Hip Replacement Patients?

DePuy hip replacement recall by DePuy Orthopedics, Inc.’s metal-on-metal hip replacement system sent shockwaves through the international medical community. Given the fact that these devices have gained great popularity in recent years among orthopedic surgeons and patients alike, reports that the ASR XL Acetabular System and ASR Hip Resurfacing System were prone to early failure were met with great fear and unease.

December 10, 2010 : Why DePuy Hip Recall Wont Be a Class Action Lawsuit.

Historically, class action lawsuits are the stuff that give lawyers a bad name. The senior partner at our firm, Andrew Sullo, likes to say that class action lawyers represent people who don't know they've been harmed.

December 09, 2010 : For DePuy plaintiffs - and our legal team - Ohio is the place to be.

Two weeks ago, the U.S. Panel on Multidistrict Litigation conducted a hearing to discuss where the DePuy Hip Implant MDL should be placed. Today, the Panel announced that the litigation will take place in the Northern District of Ohio.

December 08, 2010 : We've got several good reasons why you shouldn't do anything of the kind.

After DePuy issued its recall notice, it sent a letter to the surgeons who had conducted hip replacement surgeries using the ASR XL Acetabular System. In part, the letter informed the surgeons that DePuy was offering to pay for their patients' hip revision surgery.

When DePuy issued its recall of the ASR XL Acetabular System and the ASR Hip Resurfacing System, it claimed to be doing so because the revision rates were higher than normal.

If you have undergone hip replacement surgery and are experiencing any amount of pain as a result, you may be in more danger than you realize. Recent findings concerning certain types of metal-on-metal hip implant devices show that they are prone to early system failure and may even cause metal poisoning, or metallosis, which is a reaction to the metal debris that is shed when components of the device rub together.

In a previous article we wrote on bone deterioration, we discussed how the bones of your hip are constructed and how a hip implant strives to mimic the qualities so that you can maintain a normal range of movement and a fairly active life....

Many different law firms are suing DePuy Orthopaedics over the faulty ASR XL Acetabular System. In a personal, vulnerable situation like this hip implant case, it can be difficult to assess the situation and make the right legal decision for you.

Several news sources, among them the New York Times, have already commented on the mounting data that more women than men are reporting problems with the ASR XL Acetabular System.

November 11, 2010 : Could the DePuy ASR™ XL Acetabular System recall have been avoided? Looks like it.

In August 2005, the FDA approved an application for the DePuy ASRTM XL Acetabular System, allowing DePuy to market the new, metal-on-metal system to patients needing total hip replacement surgery.

November 10, 2010 : Too many ASR XL Acetabular Systems causing problems in first three years.

In 2003, DePuy released the ASRTM XL Acetabular System, a hip implant that was touted to last up to 20 years with a stronger, more durable metal-on-metal design. Approximately 93,000 people around the world weighed the risks of surgery against their current level of pain and discomfort and chose to receive a hip implant that they believed would give them 15 to 20 years of pain-free movement.

With so many lawyers out there, how should you go about finding a good one? How can you tell a strong lawyer from a weak one? You need solid legal advice, and you want the right attorney. Do not, we repeat, DO NOT just open the phone book, close your eyes, and point to a name.

When DePuy issued their hip recall, they offered to pay for the revision surgery needed to replace the faulty hip with a new implant.

November 15, 2010 : DePuy Orthopedics, Inc_ ASR Hip Implants Linked to MetallosisHow

DePuy Orthopedics, Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, announced it is voluntarily recalling two types of hip implants due to high early failure rates.

November 04, 2010 : How the ASR XL Acetabular System Causes Metallosis

Johnson & Johnson has announced that its subsidiary company DePuy issued a voluntarily recall of their ASR hip implant due to a number of patients who required a second hip replacement procedure, called a revision surgery.

November 05, 2010 : How the ASR XL Acetabular System Became "Substantially Equivalent"

A 30-year-old man needs a hip replacement. His surgeon recommends a DePuy ASR XL Acetabular system because its metal-on-metal design is more durable and allows for a more active life. Following the doctor's recommendations, the young man gets the DePuy hip implant.

It is the fond belief of many Americans that FDA approval is a ringing endorsement of a product's safety, a guarantee that the device has been tested and re-tested by professionals who are presumably trained to put the device through all kinds of rigor.

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