Are You Implanted By Recalled Hip Replacements?

The voluntary recall of DePuy Orthopaedics Inc. has affected more than 93000 individuals all over the world. The recalled hip replacements are the DePuy ASR XL acetabular system, which is marketed all nationwide and the DePuy ASR hip resurfacing system which was only available outside the United States. The DePuy recalls was due to the high revision rate of the two products.

Those individuals who have undergone a hip replacement operation on or after the marketing date of the recalled hip replacements, which is July 2003 can be subject to the recall. If you or someone you know had their hip replacement surgeries, the first thing that should be done is to contact your surgeon or your doctor to know if the device that was implanted on you is one of the recalled hip replacement devices.

Once you have confirmed that you are implanted with one of the recalled hip replacement and is one of the 93000 individuals who are subject to the DePuy recalls, you should undergo several testing and checkups to see if the device that was implanted on you is still functioning properly. The doctor may also have your blood tested to see if there is a presence of metal particles in your blood. These metal particles are produced by the recalled hip replacements and may cause several serious complications in your body which includes cells and tissue damages.

Patients are also advised to seek the help of a hip replacement lawyer so that they can be informed on their legal rights and the legal actions that he may take regarding the matter. Since the recalled hip replacements has caused them a number of considerable losses such as physical pain, financial loss and wage loss, they deserve a fair compensation from the manufacturing company of the defective hip replacement devices.

Patients are also given the choice to file a DePuy hip replacement recall lawsuit if they think that it is necessary. Ever since the announcement of the recall, there had been more than 150 lawsuits that are filed against the manufacturing company. There are many patients who think that the only way to get proper and fair compensation is through filing the necessary hip replacement lawsuits.

All the patients who are affected by the recall are advised to seek the help of various hip replacement lawyers so that they can be informed with all the choices you have and also, to be able to protect your rights.