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DePuy ASR™ hip replacement systems recalled after a high rate of failure and repeat surgeries

Nearly one in eight patients who received the DePuy ASR™ XL Acetabular System or DePuy ASR™ Hip Resurfacing System required a second hip replacement surgery within five years of implantation, prompting the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to issue a class 2 recall in 2010.[1]

In addition to device failure, the New York Times reports that as metal-on-metal hip implants like the DePuy ASR™ begin to wear, they can shed metal particles into the body.[2] Particles of chromium and cobalt can damage soft tissue and cause bone loss.

How can you be hurt by DePuy ASR™ hip replacement systems?

If you have experienced any of the following, you may have been injured by a faulty ASR™ device:

  • Pain in the hip or joint
  • Difficulty walking
  • Discoloration of the skin around the hip
  • ALVAL (aseptic lymphocyte dominated vasculitis associated lesion)
  • Your doctor has indicated that you have a pseudotumor

How do I know if I have an ASR™ hip implant?

You may not know what type of hip implant you received during your surgery. You should contact your orthopaedic surgeon or general practitioner to determine whether you received an ASR™ hip implant. Your doctor or hospital will have records that indicate whether an ASR™ hip implant was used.

Your doctor can asses the condition of your hip with an x-ray or other radiologic tests. Your doctor may also perform a test that checks the amount of metal particles in your blood stream. These metal particles can be carcinogenic or toxic and may lead to further complications. These levels may be high even if you are not experiencing any symptoms, so this blood testing is very important.

Protect your rights. Get compensated for your injuries.

If you or a loved one have suffered a severe side effect as a result of receiving an ASR™ hip implant, you may be entitled to compensation. Call today at (800) 701-3672 and speak to one of our trained team members, or complete a Quick Case Review, to receive a FREE case evaluation.

References:

1. http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?start_search=1&event_id=55575

2. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/04/health/04metalhip.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&ref=health&adxnnlx=1267798378-8T9FOESjikUEfiBU/ke2mA

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