Defective Medical Device Attorney

DePuy Hip Replacement

Manufacturers are responsible for providing safe products for consumer, especially when these are medical devices. When companies are negligent or careless when it comes to safety, they should be held responsible for their actions. Whether they did not perform proper testing, withheld warnings, or choose to put profits above people, it can lead to devastating effects on the people who relied on it for help.

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is a division of Johnson & Johnson. Acquired in 1998, they design and manufacture medical devices used to replace or repair joints. On August 24, 2010, the company issued a voluntary recall of all of their ASR hip implant devices since 2003. This took place because of research by the National Joint Registry that found high rates of failure in these devices. It showed that many patients had to undergo a second surgery to make repairs. However, the worst symptoms of this hip device regarded loosening, infection, nerve damage, more. It has also been shown that the hip replacement can leave behind dangerous fragments.

How a Defective Medical Device Lawyer Could Help

Since the study has come out, lawsuits have been filed regarding the cost of the repair surgery as well as the pain and suffering the patients had to go through. About one in eight patients who were given this device have suffered some kind of negative consequence from it. If you or a family member are one of these people, contact a defective medical device lawyer from our firm today. We will review your situation in order to see if you have a case. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation for our clients and we will fight to get you the maximum compensation for your injuries.

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