One out of every eight people that received a DePuy ASR Hip Implant System have required a further surgery to remove and replace the defective hardware. If you have a DePuy hip replacement, you should be aware of the symptoms that people often experienced:
- Hip Pain and/or Swelling. DePuy Hip Replacement patients have experienced hip pain both with and without activity as well as swelling. Pain after a replacement is normal, but over time the wounds should heal and the patient should eventually be pain-free. Just like hip pain, swelling should go away with time. People that have had problems with their DePuy hardware have often experienced pain or swelling never went away or returned unexpectedly.
- Difficulty Walking or Moving. A possible sign of the breakdown of the metallic components of the replacement hip. As the defective DePuy ASR system ages, it can release these metal particles which can damage the surrounding tissue and muscle.
- Noise with Movement. Sometimes noise can be a normal experience after a hip replacement. However, some recipients of the defective DePuy ASR hip implant system have noticed an increase in noise during activity which could be a sign of component deterioration.
If you are experiencing these symptoms or are concerned that you may have the defective DePuy ASR Hip Replacement system, contact BRANDI LAW FIRM today (1-800-481-1615 or email us) to discuss your options.
If you are unsure if you have the defective DePuy product, you may be able to contact your orthopedic surgeon to identify your hip. If you don't know who performed your hip replacement surgery, ask your primary care physician or the hospital where the surgery took place. Many people were provided an identification card after their surgery that indicated a DePuy device was installed.
If you have a DePuy ASR hip implant system or are having any difficulty finding out whether your hip is the defective DePuy product, we can help. Please contact the DePuy hip replacement failure attorneys at the BRANDI LAW FIRM today (1-800-481-1615 or email us) to talk with a Johnson & Johnson DePuy ASR recall lawsuit attorney.
