What you need to know about the hip replacement recall 2010 details can make a long list. At Chandler, Mathis and Zivley, we check off each detail as we make sure your case is covered. We are aware that the manufacturer of the defective implant knows they waited too long to release the recall. Over 250,000 people received the device and could potentially be part of the hip replacement recall 2010. One of the main issues with the implant is the metal-on-metal design that causes metallosis. This condition is a direct result of the friction between metals leaving metal fragments within the patient's body. This causes metal blood poisoning because of the increased levels of chromium and cobalt in the bloodstream.

A second important issue for artificial hip recall lawsuits is that the metal ball does not correctly fuse with the bone. This can cause terrible pain and discomfort to the patient along with swelling and a requirement to have the implant removed in an excruciating revision surgery. Either of these complications or more are an excellent reason to seek out our firm for representation.

Chandler, Mathis and Zivley are Prepared to Fight for Your Rights

With the increase in DePuy hip replacement recall 2010 lawsuits, a good decision would be to find skilled representation. DePuy implants have already been proven to have design flaws and also to be very hard to implant properly. That, along with other hip replacement problems, make the actions of the DePuy implant manufacturer appalling. This is why the hip replacement recall 2010 lawsuits are all about the negligent design as well as the promotion of this defective product. Don't let the fact that there were not enough clinical trials to check the proficiency and quality result in you having to pay for their mistake.

Call the law firm of Chandler, Mathis and Zivley today if you want to receive just compensation for injuries involving the hip replacement recall 2010. We are here to fight and win for you.

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DePuy Orthopedics Announcement Of A Hip Replacement Recall 2010 Has Patients Concerned

[Posted on Feb 13]

Patients that have been notified that the artificial hip surgery they recently had could have to be supplemented with additional procedures in order to repair or replace a defective hip implant are understandably surprised. DePuy Orthopedics released their ASR artificial hip in 2003 but not long after that initial release, the reports of hip replacement problems being experienced by patients began to come in. Patients were suffering from symptoms related to an excess amount of metal debris entering their bloodstreams as the result of shards of the DePuy implant breaking off.

Metal-on-metal hip implants generally cause small levels of metal debris but not to the degree that they present serious health risks, like metal poisoning. However, the DePuy device has reportedly caused up to 100 times more debris than the average implant. This led to the hip replacement recall 2010 issued by DePuy Orthopedics. The DePuy recall was an acknowledgment of the growing concerns surrounding their device but that doesn’t mean they’ve taken full responsibility for the harm it’s caused. Patients around the country that have suffered from painful hip replacement problems related to their DePuy implant have had to go in for revision surgery. Even if that procedure alleviates those problems, that’s still an additional surgery they needed shortly after their original hip replacement procedure.

On top of that, these patients have now incurred more medical bills and face related expenses as the result of this revision surgery. Those who are struggling financially because of these unexpected costs believe they should hold DePuy accountable, both for the negligence they admitted to with their hip replacement recall 2010 as well as for the medical expenses that they’re being left with. A hip replacement lawyer that is familiar with the DePuy recall is required to decide if you have grounds for a DePuy lawsuit.

The Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC, have an expert DePuy hip recall lawyer you can speak with for a free case review. You’ll be able to get answers from an attorney that has previously worked on a DePuy lawsuit so you’ll be able to trust the answers they give. You certainly don’t want to begin the process of a hip replacement lawsuit against DePuy that isn’t strong enough to win or one represented by an inexperienced lawyer. Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley have the credibility to assess your situation and advise you on whether a DePuy lawsuit makes sense for you and your family.