A metal hip implant device known as the DePuy ASR caused numerous patients to report adverse effects following implantation.

After further investigation into the potentially defective nature of the device, a recall was ultimately issued for the metal-on-metal hip implant. Affected patients have since recovered compensation through a DePuy hip replacement settlement.

Approximately 37,000 hip implant devices were recalled, and it has been estimated that about 13% of patients have already had to undergo a revision surgery to remove the hip implant and replace it with another device that is less likely to be problematic. For those patients who have had to undergo a revision surgery, a DePuy hip replacement settlement is available to compensate for related injuries.

Complications Leading to the DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recall

The DePuy ASR hip implant was plagued with complications similar to those found with other metal-on-metal hip implant devices. In hip implants such as these, the metal parts rub together during normal use, which can cause small metal particles to flake off from the device and enter the nearby tissue and bloodstream.

The metal flakes contain cobalt and chromium and can raise the levels of each in the body to an unsafe amount, until the patient ends up with metallosis, or metal poisoning. This can also lead to endocrine disruption, including thyroid problems, and can also lead to organ damage such as kidney disease, degenerative heart disease bone disease, and more.

In addition, tissue near the metal hip implants can be affected. The metal ions can cause severe pain and inflammation near the implant. Tissue death, known as necrosis, is also possible, and this can cause the hip implant to loosen and move out of place, leading to dislocation and potential fractures.

Unfortunately, the only way to resolve any issues caused by a problematic hip implant is to have the implant removed and replace it with another implant. However, the revision surgery is more difficult than the initial hip implant surgery because problems have been created by the initial hip implant that were not there during the first surgery. There is higher risk in general with all kinds of revision surgeries.

DePuy Hip Replacement Settlement Eligibility

Settlement funds have already been set aside by DePuy in order to compensate patients who have had to undergo revision surgery as a result of a problematic DePuy metal hip implant. Split among affected members of the class, this can help patients recover losses related to medical bills, pain and suffering, emotional distress, lost wages and more.

Receiving your appropriate compensation from the DePuy hip replacement settlement is not an easy one, and having an attorney who is familiar with the process to recover the maximum amount of funds by helping you step-by-step through the process can be a huge asset to your case.

If you qualify, an attorney can provide you with a free case consultation to discuss the details of your unique case and can help guide you in learning more about your eligibility for the DePuy hip replacement settlement.