In 2003 the FDA approved the DePuy ASR XL Acetabular System total hip replacement, a more traditional hip replacement that involves a socket and metal cap attached to the femur to preserve more of the bone. The product has been used in over 90,000 hip replacements. In August 2010, DePuy, a division of Johnson & Johnson, recalled the devices because of high failure rates. This came 2 years after the FDA began receiving complaints. About 12% of patients who received the ASR total hip replacement needed hip revision surgery. Johnson & Johnson and DePuy Orthopaedics have already started to reach out to many recipients of their recalled product. If you have received any correspondence from either party, be extremely careful about signing any paperwork. For example, you may be signing a waiver that could prevent you from pursuing legal action against either company. If you have received an Acetabular hip replacement, please contact our office (614) 224-7711 or visit our website http://www.KLHLaw.com to further understand your legal rights.
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