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(EMAILWIRE.COM, February 16, 2011 ) New York, NY – Patients who have experienced problems with the DePuy ASR XL Acetabular Hip System or ASR Hip Resurfacing System have reported a number of complications, including implant failure, metal toxicity (metallosis) and implant loosening. Some patients who suffered from DePuy hip problems after being implanted with these devices required a second hip replacement procedure, also known as a revision surgery, to correct the problem. If you or a loved one is suffering from DePuy hip problems after being implanted with either the ASR XL Acetabular Hip System or ASR Hip Resurfacing System, you may be able to recover compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, and other damages resulting from your hip replacement complications. Visit http://www.classaction.org/depuy-asr-hip-implant.html today and complete the free case evaluation form to determine your eligibility for a DePuy hip implant lawsuit.
In August 2010, the DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System and ASR XL Acetabular were recalled after data revealed that more patients than expected experienced pain and other symptoms which required revision surgery within five years. Patients who suffered from DePuy hip problems with the recalled devices and needed corrective surgery reported a number of symptoms, including swelling, pain and difficulty walking. Although these symptoms are expected following a hip implant surgery, should they continue or recur, this may be a sign of more serious DePuy hip problems such as hip implant loosening.
The recalled DePuy ASR hip implants have also been associated with metallosis, an inflammatory reaction which may occur in some individuals as the metal-on-metal hip implants wear and release small metal particles into the body. Symptoms which may indicate DePuy hip metal poisoning include the following: hip pain; rash; vision problems; dizziness; and hearing loss. Inflamed or damaged tissue which results from DePuy metal poisoning may also contribute to hip replacement dislocation or loosening, because the tissue which would normally hold the implant in place is weakened.
Patients who have developed metal poisoning, hip implant failure or other DePuy hip problems may have legal recourse. To find out if you can participate in a DePuy hip lawsuit to recover compensation for medical bills and other losses, visit Class Action.org and complete the free case evaluation form. The DePuy hip recall lawyers working with the site are offering this online case review at no cost and remain dedicated to protecting the rights of patients who suffered from DePuy hip problems.
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