| Thousands of people who have had hip replacement surgery report intense pain and weakness in the hip area almost immediately after surgery. Many have to undergo additional surgeries simply because the hip replacement medical device used in their procedure was defective. Some medical device companies, such as Johnson & Johnson's Depuy Orthopedics, Zimmer and Stryker, have recalled their hip replacement medical devices and have been accused of putting profits over patient safety. If you've been injured, it's important to know that you do have remedies.
Hip Implant Lawsuits: J&J Depuy Orthopedics Hip Replacement Recall
Depuy Orthopedics, a division of Johnson & Johnson, recalled two of its hip replacement products, 1) the ASR XL Acetabular System – a hip socket used in traditional hip replacement, and 2) the ASR Hip Resurfacing System – a partial hip replacement that involves placing a metal cap on the ball of the femur, a method intended to preserve more bone.
Although the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has received hundreds of consumer complaints about hip replacement failures over the past two years, Depuy (which reported profits of $5.4 billion in 2009) refused to concede that the ASR XL Acetabular System or the ASR Hip Resurfacing System were defective or recall the hip replacement products – even though numerous hip implant lawsuits have already been filed against it and medical data shows that approximately 12 – 13 percent of patients needed a second hip replacement within five years of receiving an ASR implant.
Depuy hip implant recall attorneys say that the company's failure to institute a hip replacement recall or adequately warn hip implant patients will lead to hip implant lawsuits against it.
Hip Implant Lawsuits: Zimmer Durom Cup Recall
Similar to Depuy Orthopedics, Zimmer Inc. manufactured a hip replacement medical device known as the Durom Replacement Acetabular Components, or simply the Zimmer Durom Cup. The company, which reported sales of $4.1 billion in 2009, suspended sales of the Zimmer Durom Cup in 2008 after hundreds of hip implant patients complained that the product was defective and caused them to undergo additional hip replacement surgeries. Zimmer medical device attorneys say that Zimmer knew that its hip implants were defective years beforehand, but that they – like Depuy – also put profits over patient safety. Zimmer medical device lawsuits continue to be filed across the nation.
Hip Implant Lawsuits: Stryker Hip Implant Recall
Medical device giant, Stryker Corporation, recalled its Trident PSL and Hemispherical Acetabular Cups after numerous warning letters from the FDA about failing to establish and maintain procedures that conform to FDA guidelines or adequately address consumer complaints. Stryker defective hip implant attorneys say that Stryker, which reported sales of $6.7 billion in 2009, knew about these hip implant defects years beforehand. Stryker defective hip implant lawsuits also continue to be filed across the nation.
Do You Have A Hip Implant Lawsuit? If So, You Have Remedies
If you've been injured by Depuy Orthopedic's ASR XL Acetabular System or ASR Hip Resurfacing System; Zimmer Inc.'s Durom Replacement Acetabular Component / Zimmer Durom Cup or Stryker Corporation's Trident PSL or Hemispherical Acetabular Cups, contact a hip implant lawyer right away.
Experienced hip implant lawyers understand how these medical device manufacturers operate and follow similar litigation around the country. They will be able discuss your situation, evaluate your options and determine if you might be entitled to compensation for your injuries such as lost wages, medical bills and the pain and suffering that you've already experienced or may experience in the future. |
