DePuy Recall
DePuy, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, recalled the ASR Acetabular System and ASR Hip Resurfacing System issued a worldwide recall of these two hip replacement devices due to a high rate of failure of these systems. Data received showed a failure of one of every eight devices. The recent result shows that about 13% of the replacement patients have had to undergo a revision surgery due to severe pain, rigidness and swelling, coupled with exploding sensations in the replacement area that hampered with the patient’s ability to walk, stand, or sit for long periods of time.
DePuy recalled 93,000 defective hip replacements on August 26, 2010
This recall comes as a rude shock to the community that went for hip replacement surgery. The replacement surgery in itself is a very expensive proposition and to go for yet another surgery with all the pain involved, patients face a tough choice ahead. While DePuy has offered to pay for the revision surgery, it is yet to announce a compensation for all the pain and suffering and other inconveniences associated with the surgery, not to mention the out of pocket expenses.
This situation has caused resentment among patients provoking them to take legal action against the company. Patients have sued DePuy with hip replacement lawsuits.
If you have had a hip replacement surgery in the last five years, there is a chance of having received a defective hip replacement device. Ensure you did not get a defective piece by contacting your hospital for all the details.
While DePuy has offered to pay for the revision surgery, it is not clear what it will pay for all the pain and suffering patients had to go through because of the surgery. The defective pieces were released into the market without being tested thoroughly and also not issuing adequate warnings about the product. DePuy had been receiving complaints about the defective devices for some time now, but the recall came only in August 2010. Consumers think that had DePuy recalled this earlier, a lot of trauma could have been avoided.
Johnson & Johnson recalls hip replacement systems
Johnson & Johnson's DePuy Orthopaedics said it was recalling its ASR XL Acetabular System and ASR Hip Resurfacing System, both used in hip replacement surgery due to the number of patients requiring a second hip replacement procedure, or a revision surgery. This has come in the wake of the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) warning to DePuy for unapproved use.
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DePuy hip recall
A DePuy Hip Recall was announced on August 26, 2010 internationally. Due to this Hip Replacement Recall, patients that have an ASR hip implant may require a painful revision surgery to remove and replace the defective hip implant. DePuy estimates that 10,000 patients may need revision surgery however, this may be grossly underestimated.
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