23rd October, 2011 - Posted by health news - No Comments
An acknowledged danger for patients who have had metal-on-metal hip implants is Metallosis otherwise known as metal toxicity. Abrasion of metal components, typically after failure of interposed polyethylene-bearing surfaces such as the ones used in the DePuy hip replacement systems causes Metallosis. The British Joint Registry estimates that Nearly one third of DePuy hip replacement fails after six years. Continue reading Read More
23rd January, 2011 - Posted by health news - No Comments
There were a lot of patients affected of the recently recalled hip replacement implants that were manufactured by DePuy. In the first place, these implants were defective that is why they created a lot of complications on these patients. These patients made a complaint to the manufacturer and to the FDA due to the sufferings caused by excessive hip pains. Gladly, a DePuy hip implant recall happened so that there will be no more damages for these implants to bring. Still, a recall is not enough and the patients filed lawsuits to seek for justice. Currently, a reimbursement process is being offered to make people suspend the lawsuit. Continue reading Read More
1st January, 2011 - Posted by health news - No Comments
People who have been affected by hip disorders have made DePuy Orthopaedics to produce millions of hip replacement implants. If only this manufacturer did not release a defective hip implant, this would have been a profitable move for them. Continue reading Read More
21st December, 2010 - Posted by health news - No Comments
Individuals that were affected of the recent hip replacement recall was estimated to be about 93, 000. The DePuy ASR XL Modular Acetabular Cup System and the DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System was the particularly recalled hip replacement implants. DePuy Orthopaedics are the manufacturers of these implants and is a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson. The reason for the recall was based on the complaints coming from its users. It has been found out that the implants were making the users feel extreme hip pains and they are developing difficulties in walking. A DePuy hip replacement lawsuit has been filed because these users felt the need to make this company pay for their irresponsibility. Continue reading Read More