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DePuy Orthopedics Hip Implant Replacment Recall

Johnson & Johnson, in conjunction with its DePuy Orthopaedics subsidiary, announced at the end of August 2010 that it is recalling parts used for hip replacements. At issue is the high rate of repeat surgeries needed by people who have received the parts. An estimated 93,000 people will be affected by Johnson & Johnson痴 latest product recall. Affected hip replacement parts involved in the recall include the DePuy ASR XL Acetabular System, which is the cup portion of a replacement hip joint, and the DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System. Resurfacing involves implanting a cup and capping the ball at the top of the thighbone in a procedure that preserves more bone than traditional replacements. It is geared toward younger patients. Although this recall is voluntary, DePuy also received a warning letter from the FDA that charges the company is marketing some other joint replacement products without required approval.

Physicians were notified about potential problems with the hip replacement parts beginning in March of this year. The decision to recall the parts was made when the results of a new study confirmed a five-year rate of revision surgery of about 12 percent for the ASR resurfacing system and about 13 percent for the ASR XL system, according to DePuy, which is higher than the expected rate. Patients who reported problems in the first five years and had revision surgery reported a variety of symptoms, including pain, swelling and problems walking. These symptoms are normal for patients following a hip replacement, but can be a sign that something is wrong if they continue or come back frequently.

These symptoms may indicate serious problems, including:

Loosening - when the implant does not stay attached to the bone in the correct position

Fracture - where the bone around the implant may have broken

Dislocation - where the two parts of the implant that move against each other are no longer aligned

What can be done? If you or a loved one has been injured by Depuy APR hip replacement parts, you may have a claim against the manufacturers. Please contact us today by calling 1-205-752-4440 for a free, no-cost, no-obligation evaluation of your case.

What Do I Do If I Have Received a Notice About the Depuy Hip Replacement Recall? Contact personal injury attorney Randal S. Ford about your situation. There is no charge or obligation for a review of your case.

Recent articles regarding hip replacement

New FDA website focuses on problems with metal-on-metal hips , February 22, 2011

"A new article provides details about the website, which is now up and running. Much of the content of the site focuses on metallosis, or blood poisoning from metal ions entering the body. Metal-on-metal artificial hips like ASRs have a tendency to scrape off cobalt and chromium ions. Those ions can enter the bloodstream and cause severe illness." Read More

Source: Drugwatch,  "FDA Launches Website Addressing Risks, Concerns Linked to Metal-on-Metal Hip,"

After DePuy hip failures, FDA concerned with all-metal hips, February 11, 2011

"According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, the FDA said it is "actively working" to learn more about problems associated with metal-on-metal artificial hips such as ASR. Artificial hips can be made out of plastic, metal or ceramic. Each material has its advantages and drawbacks, the Journal article said." Read More

Source: The Wall Street Journal, "FDA Takes Close Look At All-Metal Hips Amid Concerns,"

DePuy hip recall hurt Johnson & Johnson's 4th quarter sales , January 25, 2011

"Johnson & Johnson announced recently that its profits dropped 12 percent in the fourth quarter of 2010. Part of the loss was attributed to a nearly billion-dollar bill for lawsuits related to defective artificial hips sold by DePuy Orthopaedics, a division of J&J." Read More

Source: The New York Times, "Johnson & Johnson's Profit Falls 12%, Hurt by Series of Recalls,"

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