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(EMAILWIRE.COM, February 09, 2011 ) New York, NY – The DePuy hip recall attorneys working with Class Action.org are available to review claims of implant failure and metallosis (metal poisoning) from patients who were implanted with either the DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System or the ASR XL Acetabular System. DePuy Orthopaedics issued a hip replacement recall of these two implants in August 2010, and recipients of either system may have legal recourse. If you or a loved one has been implanted with a recalled DePuy ASR hip implant, visit http://www.classaction.org/depuy-asr-hip-implant.html and complete complete the free case evaluation form to find out if you can recover compensation for medical bills and other damages resulting from your DePuy hip problems.
The DePuy hip replacement recall was issued after research showed that more patients than expected who were implanted with the ASR Hip Resurfacing System or the ASR XL Acetabular System developed pain and other symptoms which led to a second hip procedure, also known as a revision surgery. Specifically, the data showed that within five years, 13% of patients with the ASR total hip replacement and 12% of patients with the ASR resurfacing system needed revision surgery. Patients who experienced DePuy hip problems with the recalled ASR devices within five years and needed a second surgery reported trouble walking, pain and swelling among their related symptoms. While these symptoms are common following a hip implant surgery, prolonged or recurring issues may indicate a more serious problem such as hip implant fracture, loosening or dislocation.
The recalled DePuy ASR hip implants have also been associated with metallosis, an inflammatory reaction to an increased level of heavy metals in the body. A type of metal-on-metal hip implant, the DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System and the ASR XL Acetabular System can release very small particles as they wear, causing a reaction in some patients. Symptoms associated with DePuy hip metal poisoning can include hip pain, hearing loss, vision loss and dizziness. However, even patients with high levels of metal particles may not experience any symptoms.
Recipients of the hip implants involved in the DePuy hip replacement recall should not wait to experience pain or other symptoms to learn their legal options. Visit Class Action.org today to find out more about DePuy hip problems and the decision to withdraw the ASR Hip Resurfacing System and the ASR XL Acetabular System from the market. You can also receive a free case review by completing the short online form, which can help establish your eligibility for a DePuy hip replacement lawsuit. The DePuy hip recall lawyers working with Class Action.org are offering this online legal consultation at no cost and remain dedicated to individuals who have experienced problems with the recalled DePuy ASR hip replacements.
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Class Action.org is dedicated to protecting consumers and investors in class actions and complex litigation throughout the United States. Class Action.org keeps consumers informed about product alerts, recalls, and emerging litigation and helps them take action against the manufacturers of defective products, drugs, and medical devices. Information about consumer fraud issues and environmental hazards is also available on the site. Visit http://www.classaction.org today for a no cost, no obligation case evaluation and information about your consumer rights.
ClassAction.org
Tara Nagel
800-449-1970
pressrelease@lawyercentral.com 
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