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DePuy Hip Implant Litigation

DePuy Hip Implant Litigation. DePuy Hip Implant Recall. DePuy Orthopaedics is the subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson. 8/24/2010 – DePuy Orthopaedics voluntarily recalls its ASR XL Acetabular System and DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System . (Recall 8.24.10)

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DePuy Hip Implant Litigation

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  1. DePuy Hip Implant Litigation

  2. DePuy Hip Implant Recall • DePuyOrthopaedics is the subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson. • 8/24/2010 – DePuyOrthopaedics voluntarily recalls its ASR XL Acetabular System and DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System. (Recall 8.24.10) • Over 93,000 people will be affected by hip replacement parts involved in the recall.

  3. DePuy Hip Implant Symptoms • Pain and popping noises in hip area • Swelling and problems walking • Loosening – when the implant does not stay attached to the bone in the right position • Fracture – where the bone around the implant may have broken • Disclosure – where the two parts of the implant are no longer aligned

  4. Reason For DePuy Recall • Revision/second hip replacement surgery(ies) – due to mal-function or coating metal components • Medical monitoring – additional testing and monitoring is necessary within first 5 years after ASR hip surgery • Metal Debris – can cause damage to muscle, bone or nerves around hip or may cause soft tissue damage which may compromise revision surgery

  5. DePuy Hip Implant Criteria • Any cases involving individuals who have a DePuy hip device implanted • Any individuals unsure of the type of device implanted IFthe individual: - has had a revision surgery, OR - experiencing hip pain, hip swelling, or difficulty walking

  6. Identifying Product • Identify Product by: - Product Id Card - Contacting Surgeon or - If surgeon unknown, then contact Primary Care Physician.

  7. Identifying Injury • Individuals with revision surgery(ies) • Individuals with symptoms • Individuals without symptoms will need follow-up appointment with doctor for: - X-rays to evaluate how ASR hip is positioned - Blood Tests (“Metal Ion”) indicates the level of microscopic particles in the body. - MRI / Ultrasound to determine if a reaction has occurred to the metal particles.

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