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The DePuy Orthopaedics Inc. recalled its ASR hip replacement system due to potential loosening of device resulting in bone fractures and hip displacements. Metal toxicity development and pseudotumor formation may also take place due to presence of metal debris in the bloodstream. Clearly, it is important that you have the best lawyers for your DePuy hip replacement lawsuit.

When DePuy ASR metal hip replacements deteriorate, they shed metal debris that damages tissues around the hip and deposit toxic metals into the bloodstream. This may result in formation of pseudotumors. Absolute failure of ASR hip implants happen in extreme cases.
 

The DePuy Orthopaedics Inc. recalled its ASR hip replacement system due to potential loosening of device resulting in bone fractures and hip displacements. Metal toxicity development and pseudotumor formation may also take place due to presence of metal debris in the bloodstream. Clearly, it is important that you have the best lawyers for your DePuy hip replacement lawsuit.

In August 2010, the DePuy Orthoapedics Inc., a subsidiary company of Johnson & Johnson, announced the global recall of its metal-on-metal hip replacement devices. These devices were pulled out from the market due its potential loosing resulting on bone fractures around the implant. Medical specialists say that eventually,patients may encounter metallosis, implant failure, bone loss, tissue damage and other hip surgery problems. Johnson & Johnson took the blame on these risks and complications.

When DePuy ASR metal hip replacements deteriorate, they shed metal debris that damages tissues around the hip and deposit toxic metals into the bloodstream. This may result in formation of pseudotumors. Absolute failure of ASR hip implants happen in extreme cases.

If you have been a recipient of a DePuy ASR device, you may be entitled for a financial compensation from the company. The time and opportunity to pursue a lawsuit against DePuy is not unlimited. Thus, seek legal advice today.