Recipients of the DePuy ASR metal-on-metal hip implant who have undergone revision surgery between January 31, 2015, and February 15, 2017, are finally able to participate in the Settlement Program created by the manufacturer.
The ASR hip implant, which was recalled in 2010, was recalled by DePuy Orthopaedics after reports of high revision rates at 5 years after implantation. In 2013 the first group of injured plaintiffs was able to receive compensation by participating in the Settlement Program. Since the last deadline in 2015, individuals who had the recalled metal-on-metal hips revised have had no recourse for compensation for their injuries.
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While some people who received the DePuy ASR or other metal-on-metal hip devices will not experience problems, others are affected by metal ions entering the blood stream due to the contact of the metal components of the device. This effect, called metallosis, can have a variety of symptoms, including damage to the tissue surrounding the hip joint. Pain, squeaking, popping, and clicking have been reported by many patients.
In some cases the symptoms are so serious that a revision surgery is required to remove the metal-on-metal device, which is usually replaced by an implant using ceramic or plastic components.
DePuy’s other metal-on-metal hip implant, the Pinnacle Ultamet, was removed from the market in 2013 but has not been recalled. Recent trials have resulted in two large verdicts for the plaintiffs, and another trial has been scheduled for September.
Egerton Law has been representing people injured by metal-on-metal hip implants since 2010. See our website for more information.
An attorney with Egerton Law in Greensboro, North Carolina, Ms. Beeson focuses mainly on product liability law. Working within the field itself for several years has given Emily valuable, firsthand knowledge that makes her quite adept at navigating this intricate area of practice.
2 Comments
Chris
One group of plaintiffs has been excluded and ignored - US citizens who, for various reasons, had surgery and or revision abroad. DePuy is a US company, the implants were approved in the US and yet DePuy don't want to offer a settlement. Are there any attorneys who might like to fight for this group?
ann stewart
These companies need to stand up and admit what they have done wrong and compensate not just the people who can get lawyers who will stand up to them but yo everyone who has been affected by these hips. Because of a lawyer forgetting myself and sending my details on I was to late to make a claim.
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