Thousands of people implanted with Johnson & Johnson's DePuy metal-on-metal hip replacement devices have filed lawsuits against the manufacturer after being injured from painful complications and problems. Pope McGlamry's lawyers have extensive experience in hip replacement lawsuits, obtaining recoveries for patients injured by DePuy ASR hip implants.
If you or a loved one are experiencing pain from a metal-on-metal hip implant, call a DePuy Hip Lawyer at 404-523-7706 or fill out the form below for a complementary consultation.
Metal-on-metal hip implants, like those produced by DePuy, are prone to breakage caused by the friction of their metallic parts rubbing against each other. This can lead to wear which results in debris being discharged in the joint. The resulting particles can contaminate a patient’s bloodstream and cause tissue necrosis, a condition known as metallosis and referred to commonly as metal toxicity.
According to the FDA, symptoms of metal toxicity may include:
As new developments related to DePuy news occur, we will update our DePuy News section and communicate directly with our clients. If you have yet to begin your journey to get justice for your faulty hip, take the following steps to get started.
The attorneys at Pope McGlamry have the expertise to analyze your case and help you earn maximum compensation. Send us a form to start your free case evaluation. If you choose to file a lawsuit, you may be eligible for the following types of compensation:
In 2010, DePuy acknowledged the staggering failure rate for it’s ASR Hip Implant Device and issued a voluntary recall August of that year.
Victims of complications related to the defective DePuy hip devices may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and other damages. If you have had complications from a metal-on-metal hip implant, contact us today for a complimentary case evaluation.
Disclaimer: All use of the DePuy mark is for informational and product identification purposes only. This post should not be taken as either medical or legal advice, but instead should act as a resource in providing general information that may be useful to the general public. Pope McGlamry is not affiliated with the medical device manufacturers, DePuy Orthopaedics, Johnson & Johnson, or their distributors.
