Possible Defects with the DePuy ASR Hip Replacement

Many people, including medical malpractice lawyers, expect that as more people become aware of the high failure rate of the DePuy ASR hip system that there will be an increasing number of related medical malpractice suits in Utah. Initially most doctors were completely unaware of the problems associated with the DePuy ASR.  Ultimately DeUpy stopped selling the device entirely, but continued to deny responsibility for the high rates of failure. At that point almost 100,000 of the systems had been implanted in patients worldwide, leading to a high instance of malpractice and negligence claims. Medical malpractice lawyers will tell you that many orthopedic experts were critical of the design of the ASR hip replacement and of DePuy’s failure to stop sales of the device much immediately once a problem was discovered.

If you have a DePuy ASR hip replacement or hip resurfacing and are experiencing problems with the device, you need to consult with an experienced Utah defective product attorney immediately as you may have a clear medical device failure and/or a malpractice and negligence case. It is best to retain an attorney before undergoing a revision surgery so that potentially important evidence can be preserved.

Furthermore, by law there is a limited period of time in which you may bring a legal action against DePuy for a failed ASR hip system. Do not delay in getting a Utah defective product attorney to advise you on this matter.

Hip Pain
Groin or Thigh Pain
Pain when Walking
Pain Getting up from a Seated Position
Pain with Standing

Your symptoms may indicate that the implant is loosening. You may feel pain and/or instability when the implant does not stay attached to the bone in the right position. You may even have a fracture in which the bone around the implant may have broken; or you may have dislocation where the two components of the replacement which move against each other are no longer aligned.

Any of these issues are indications you may have a medical device failure. If you have a hip replacement call one of the medical malpractice lawyers at The Advocates today.