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(EMAILWIRE.COM, February 04, 2011 ) New York, NY – In August 2010, DePuy Orthopaedics announced a hip replacement recall of the ASR XL Acetabular Hip System and the ASR Hip Resurfacing System after research showed that more patients than expected needed a revision surgery within five years of the initial hip implant procedure. Due to the DePuy hip replacement recall, patients who experienced problems with the recalled ASR hip replacements may be able to file a claim for compensation. Because the recalled ASR devices have also been associated with metallosis, a metal poisoning condition which may or or may not present symptoms, patients who have not experienced signs of hip implant problems may still be at risk for complications which may warrant legal action. Visit http://www.classaction.org/depuy-asr-hip-implant.html today to find out more about the DePuy hip implant recall and to receive a free online case review, which can help establish your eligibility for financial compensation.
The hip replacements implicated in the DePuy hip recall have been associated with several problems, such as hip implant loosening and hip implant failure. Pain, swelling and trouble walking are among the symptoms which may indicate a DePuy hip problem. Although pain and swelling are common after a hip implant surgery, symptoms which persist or return may indicate a more serious issue. Implant recipients who are experiencing signs of DePuy hip problems can see their surgeon for an x-ray to establish the functionality of the hip.
The recalled DePuy hip replacements have also been linked to metallosis, which is an inflammatory reaction to increased levels of heavy metals in the body. As the metal-on-metal systems wear, they may release small metal ions into the tissue and blood stream. Although this release is expected among metal-on-metal hip replacements, some patients may develop a reaction to the ions which may require revision surgery. Symptoms which may indicate possible DePuy hip metal poisoning include the following: dizziness; rashes; vision problems; hearing loss; and pain. However, even implant recipients which high metallic levels may not experience symptoms initially.
If you have been implanted with the ASR XL Acetabular Hip System or the ASR Hip Resurfacing System, you should be aware of your legal options, even if you have not experienced symptoms of metal poisoning or DePuy hip problems. Visit Class Action.org today and fill out the free case evaluation form to find out whether you are eligible for a DePuy hip implant lawsuit to recover the cost of medical bills, lost wages and other damages. The DePuy hip recall lawyers working with Class Action.org are providing this case review at no cost and remain committed to defending the rights of patients who have experienced problems with recalled hip implants.
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Tara Nagel
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