In the aftermath of the DePuy recall that was issued for two hip replacement devices, called ASR XL Acetabular System and the ASR Hip Resurfacing System, a couple hundred individuals filed lawsuits against the orthopedic device manufacturer. Both devices have a high failure rate of 13 percent, more than double the standard percentage of 5 percent. Furthermore, one in eight recipients need to undergo a second corrective hip replacement procedure or a revision surgery. If you experience one or more of these symptoms after being implanted with a hip replacement device, you should immediately seek medical advice: intense pain (whether pressure is applied to the hip replacement or not), inflammation, dislocation, infection, bone detachment and allergic reactions to leaking metal particles.
Among affected recipients, it was discovered that there were some who have elevated levels of cobalt and chromium in their bloodstream. A flaw in the design of these implants allow their components to rub together causing metal ions to leak into a person's system which leads to metal poisoning or metallosis. This condition causes extensive internal damage and other indicators include hip pain, soft tissue damage, muscle damage, vision loss, nerve damage, and even neurological problems.
If you have been implanted with a DePuy device, or know of someone who was, seeing a doctor should be top priority. Although you may have yet to experience the signs and symptoms mentioned above, it is important that you determine if you have been adversely affected by the defective devices or not. The DePuy hip replacement recall have put you through tremendous loss, pain and suffering, you should let the company compensate you for these. Visit the DePuy recall information center today.
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