A hip replacement surgery is a very serious, very invasive surgical procedure that many people, unfortunately, have to undergo. A hip replacement surgery is not just a procedure for older people: Louisiana residents of all ages have undergone hip replacement surgeries over the last decade. In that time, great progress…
Articles Posted in Negligence Claims
DePuy Asking Patients to Sign Consent Forms Endangers Rights
Recently, Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Orthopaedics unit recalled their ASR Total Hip System due to serious issues that have caused thousands of individuals serious problems. The company said it will pay any medical expenses related to having the hip implant device; however, the patients have had to agree to certain…
DePuy Hip System Recall and the Steps to Take for Financial Compensation/Damages
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., has voluntarily recalled the DePuy ASR(TM) XL Acetabular System and Depuy ASR(TM) Hip Resurfacing System used in hip replacement surgery. Serious complications with these two devices caused many individuals to experience severe pain, discomfort, and for many, a second corrective surgery. In fact, DePuy has acknowledged that…
Claims against Johnson & Johnson and DePuy for the Recalled Hip Replacement Device
Recently, DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., announced they were recalling the DePuy ASR Hip Replacement System as a result of serious device complications. However, DePuy has known since approximately 2005 that the ASR system was defective and causing individual’s unnecessary pain and discomfort. Additionally, the ASR system has caused almost 13% of…
Understanding the DePuy Implant Problem – Recipients Likely Entitled to Damages
On August 26, 2010, the Johnson & Johnson subdivision known as DePuy recalled the DePuy ASR Hip Replacement System due to the overwhelming number of individuals who have experienced serious complications due to the implant. The recalled DePuy Total Hip System has been implanted in individuals since 2005 in the…
Do DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recipients Need an Attorney?
As over 93,000 DePuy ASR Hip Implant recipients face the reality of the recent recall that requires the replacement of the orthopedic device, many wonder if they need an attorney to represent their legal rights. The reality of the matter is that all indications show that the company, owned by…
DePuy ASR Hip Recall Demonstrates Flaws in System; What to Do If Your Hip Implant Fails
The recall of DePuy ASR Hip implants by the company and its parent corporation Johnson & Johnson demonstrates a problem that has has raised the ire of watchdog groups for years. This device, designed to replace the failing hip of individuals across the United States, is merely one in a…
Legal Rights Under the ASR Hip Replacement Recall
When people undergo surgery to repair an injured joint or body part, they hope that life will return to as close to “normal” as possible. Despite the fact that surgery is an extensive process that can be taxing mentally and physically on the patient, people obviously expect the best due…
Symptoms of Recalled, Faulty DePuy Hip Implant Can Be Too Much For Recipients to Handle
The DePuy ASR Hip System, which has recently been deemed unworthy of use and subsequently recalled, has caused thousands of individuals severe pain, discomfort, and difficulty performing daily tasks that were once easy to carry out due to its failure. Lawsuits have been filed against Johnson & Johnson and their…
Report Indicates DePuy Knew About ASR Hip Implant Problems in 2007, Delayed Recall Until Late 2010
Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Orthopedics unit has recently recalled two hip implant products, the ASR XL Ace tabular System and the ASR Hip Resurfacing System. The recall was announced in late August 2010, yet reports have surfaced showing that DePuy may have been aware of problems relating to their hip…