Consult With A Hip Replacement Lawyer If You Have An Implant Made By Depuy Orthopedics

During a six year period between 2003 and 2010, individuals that needed hip replacement surgery may have had an implant made by DePuy Orthopedics. DePuy, a subdivision of Johnson and Johnson, Inc., manufactures some of the most widely used artificial hips but in August of 2010, they were forced to issue a hip replacement recall after the discovery that two of their devices were defective. The devices in question are the ASR XL Acetabular System and the ASR Hip Resurfacing system, both which have caused painful hip replacement problems in tens of thousands of patients.
The design of these DePuy hip implants has resulted in a significantly higher than normal amounts of metal debris entering the bloodstream of patients. This is an issue that's common among metal-on-metal hip implants but in some cases, the DePuy implants are causing up to 100 times the normal amount. This can lead to metal poisoning and other health complications in these individuals who then also require revision surgery to ensure they don't suffer from further hip replacement problems.
These victims are now in need of a hip replacement lawyer to help them determine if a DePuy lawsuit is something they should consider. Many believe that a company like DePuy, backed by the extensive resources of a corporation the size of Johnson and Johnson, should have done the necessary research and testing on their product before releasing it to the public. While the DePuy recall is likely to help prevent further hip replacement problems from occurring in some patients, it doesn't account for those that are already suffering. It also doesn't absolve them of any legal responsibility and that's why the company has lost numerous hip replacement lawsuits. They're being forced to compensate these victims financially but such a settlement is only possible with the help of a skilled hip replacement lawyer.
The Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC, have built a reputation over several decades by taking the fight to large companies like DePuy. After the DePuy recall was announced, Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, were one of the first firms in the country to step forward and offer legal help to those experiencing these hip replacement problems. Their success in these cases has made them extremely qualified to advise individuals about the strength of a potential DePuy lawsuit and provide guidance on how to get the process started when appropriate.