subject: On The Heels Of A Recent Hip Replacement Recall, Many Patients Are Taking Legal Action [print this page] You have likely heard about a hip replacement recall that was announced by DePuy Orthopedics in August of 2010, particularly if you recently had surgery to implant one of their devices. If you haven't already experienced hip replacement problems related to your DePuy hip implant, consider yourself fortunate. The reason that the company decided to issue this hip replacement recall is because a significant number of patients are suffering from complications related to the defective design of the device.
The ASR hip resurfacing system from DePuy is a metal on metal hip implant. While these types of devices are expected to cause some metal debris to enter the bloodstream of a patient, the levels being found in patient with a DePuy hip replacement are much higher. Those that have experienced these issues, which in some cases include metal poisoning, have had to receive additional medical care that they couldn't have expected. Others have even had to go in for revision surgery in order to correct these hip replacement problems, which may mean putting in a completely new implant that isn't defective.
This not only leads to unexpected medical bills but it's quite disheartening to these patients who just a few years ago had hoped their surgery would be the last they'd have endure related to their bad hip. These victims have learned that they do have legal action that can be taken in the form a DePuy lawsuit. The company made the move of issuing the hip replacement recall in hopes of avoiding this kind of litigation from patients but many believe they shouldn't be let off the hook. By hiring a hip replacement lawyer, you can learn if your situation is one that warrants legal action and if you're entitled to financial compensation from DePuy Orthopedics.
The Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC, are ready to assist you with a potential hip replacement lawsuit. When you contact this highly respected firm, you can get a free case review with an experienced hip replacement lawyer who will assess the strength of a potential case and advise you of your options. If they determine that you've got a strong DePuy lawsuit and you opt to move forward with litigation, you can trust the representation of your hip replacement lawyer from Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley. They've proven they know what it takes to win these cases and can get you the justice you deserve.
