Problems with Depuy Infographic

DePuy Orthopedics is a manufacturer and distributor of orthopedic products for reconstructing damaged or diseased joints.

DePuy or DePuy Synthes was an orthopedic franchise and a neurosurgery company.

But in 1998, Johnson & Johnson acquired DePuy to be a part of their medical devices group until now.

However, DePuy received thousands of lawsuits against them regarding faulty hip replacement systems.

We’ve gathered some problems relating to DePuy’s failures. Also, see the infographic at the end of this article to discover more.

DePuy Hip Failures Facts

DePuy Orthopedics is one of the most well-known manufacturers of metal hip replacement devices.

Even though it has helped thousands of patients get better joints, DePuy also has raised problems relating to its products.

Some problems in patients who use DePuy products are a premature failure, pain, dislocation, and heavy metal poisoning.

Around 93,000 patients have DePuy implanted on their bodies, but 15,000 need revision surgery due to failure.

Moreover, DePuy has received more than 6,000 lawsuits from patients due to defective hips.

What You Should Do If You Have a Recalled DePuy ASR Hip

If it happens to you to have a recalled DePuy ASR hip, you should take immediate actions, which follows:

1. Consult with an experienced medical product liability attorney immediately.
2. It’s better to hire an attorney before undergoing revision surgery.
3. Bring legal action against DePuy for a failed ASR hip system.
4. You should still consult your doctor and attorney even though you don’t feel any symptoms to discover possible hidden problems, such as metal toxicity. 

Closing

Even though DePuy has had a long journey in the orthopedic industry, there’s always a chance for product fault.

Moreover, with thousands of lawsuits against DePuy, it would be best to consult with an experienced doctor before placing metal hip devices into your body.

See the infographic below to learn more facts about DePuy’s problems.

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