DePuy said it wrote to hospitals and surgeons "...with information about preserving explanted ASR Hip Systems," said DePuy spokeswoman Mindy Tinsley. "DePuy is committed to addressing reasonable and customary costs of testing and treatment for reasons related to the recall, including revision surgery if necessary.... DePuy will also pay for reasonable expenses related to receiving care, such as lost wages and travel costs," quoted Bloomberg.com.

DePuy hired third-party claim administrator, Broadspire Service Inc., "to ensure that reimbursements are handled as efficiently and smoothly as possible," Tinsley said. J&J lawyer, Susan Sharko said patients who go to Broadspire are not waiving their legal rights, reported Bloomberg.com.

Close to 100,000 U.S. citizens who received an ASR DePuy hip implant between 2005 and early 2010, could be impacted, said advocacy group, The U.S. Drug Watchdog. Hip implant failure symptoms include, said the group, hip area pain and swelling, flexibility issues, discomfort, problems or pain when walking, or being unable to walk. The devices can loosen, misalign, dislocate and/or fracture, which can send metal debris to the hip socket and surrounding tissue, with excess metal leading to significant inflammation, life-threatening blood problems, and serious health issues.

If you have been implanted with one of these defective devices, you should immediately seek advice from a lawyer that is knowledgeable about the DePuy hip implant recall and the injuries associated with these hip implants. For a free consultation with such an attorney, complete the form to the right or call 212-566-1000.  Based in New York City, Sullivan & Brill, LLP represents clients throughout the United States.