DePuy Hip Settlement
The goal of achieving a DePuy hip settlement is to compensate an individual, or class of individuals, who have suffered from pain or injuries through the use of the ASR DePuy Hip Replacement System. Originally, the medical device was thought to be a great problem solver for those suffering with debilitating hip conditions; as time went on, the system failed in 12% to 13% of patients.
The hip replacement system was first approved in 2005, and was manufactured and distributed by DePuy Orthopedics, Inc. Although the DePuy Hip Replacement System was approved for use, it is directly linked with several major deficiencies in patients, which is why victims have begun to pursue a DePuy hip settlements. These deficiencies of the ASR Hip Replacement System leading some patients to DePuy hip settlements include:
- Loosening and detachment of the implant
- Dislocation of the implant components
- Fracture of the bone around the implant
ASR Hip Replacement’s Negative
History
The DePuy Hip Replacement System is categorized as a metal-on-metal bearing joint-replacement system. In some cases, this type of system generates the development of debris through wear – it is this debris that can ultimately lead to inflammation and tissue damage, injuries that may lay the foundation for a DePuy hip settlement claims.
An agency in the United Kingdom in charge of medical device regulation issued a warning about the debris that may be caused by the DePuy Hip Replacement System. Shortly thereafter, DePuy warned physicians for the possibility of a greater number of implant failures.
Two years after the ASR system’s release, at least 100 patients who had the ASR Hip Replacement device installed began to suffer from pain. This number doubled in 2008 and then it tripled in 2009. The escalating number of people suffering pain from the ASR Hip Replacement device has led to an increase in the number of lawsuits filed, many of which could see compensation through a DePuy hip settlement.
In 2010, The National Joint Registry of England and Wales completed a study showing that 1 out of every 8 hip replacements with the DePuy ASR Hip Replacement System will have complete failure.
Can I Obtain a DePuy Hip Settlement?
If you have experienced injury or pain as a result of this product, you may be eligible for a DePuy hip settlement. The first step to consider is meeting with a skilled DePuy hip litigation attorney who can evaluate your potential case.
The attorneys at Chaffin Luhana LLP are ready to discuss the possibility of securing a DePuy hip settlement for you. For a free, no-obligation case evaluation, contact Chaffin Luhana LLP today at 1-888-480-1123.
