This summer, DePuy hip implant devices—the ASR Hip Resurfacing System and the ASR XL Acetabular System—were recalled following numerous complaints from patients and doctors over pain, discomfort, flexibility issues, and ambulation problems. The devices were experiencing higher-than-normal failure rates, forcing patients to undergo removal of the defective implant and reimplantation with a different device in revision surgery procedures.

To date, about 10 percent of the 6500 Australians notified of the issues with the DePuy devices have already undergone revision surgery.

A design flaw in the metal hip cup is causing some of the problems, including that the metal-on-metal implants disburse shards that have left patients with masses in body tissue and increased blood cobalt levels, a potentially dangerous side effect.

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.