DePuy Hip Implants Cause Damages to Health

If you were the recipient of any one of the ninety three thousand ASR Hip Implant Devices issued by DePuy Orthopedics, you’re at risk of developing serious side affects. These hip replacements were apart of a mass recall issued by the well known Johnson and Johnson company, due to a critical design flaw that causes harm to the patient. Being aware of the symptoms that surround the damages caused by this faulty device can help you protect your health, as early detection gives you the opportunity to correct the issue before it escalates. Because there have been reported cases of complete rejection of the implant, along with a number of side affects, it is essential you pay special attention to this device.

The affects that this flawed implant can have on your health can include the following: severe pain, damages to the surrounding bone and tissue, swelling, inflammation and infection. Many consumer report complains have been filed, along with a variety of lawsuits, all because of these implants. DePuy hip class action, and other legal proceedings are said to only be the beginning of Johnson and Johnson’s troubles. The patients who have received these implants have had to undergo further surgery to remove the implant, in some cases leaving the individual immobile while they wait for a proper replacement. If you have been affected by this faulty device, you are in your legal right to take action.

According to an Attorney, the company had long been aware of the affects the implant could have on patients. They knew it could cause harm to the recipient, and fail early. The Food and Drug Administration had warned the company concerning their products mere days before the recall, only adding to the controversy.