At Chandler, Mathis, and Zivley we put our clients and their health first because that is what the manufacturers should have accomplished from the beginning. We are aware that patients who have been impacted by pain or a loss of mobility may have decided to receive a hip replacement in order to return to a more active lifestyle. Unfortunately, the FDA has found that a DePuy recall is necessary because the product is not meeting the high standards set for our society. The hip replacement recall of the ASR Hip System was established after receiving data that indicates a higher number of ASR patients might require a second painful surgery, called a revision surgery in order to replace the metal on metal design. This faulty design causes the deterioration of the prosthetic hip part leading to small metal fragments or shards breaking off and getting into the blood stream. Some patients' metal level is so high that metallosis or metal blood poisoning is occurring. An elevated level of chromium and cobalt is normal for recipients of a hip replacement. Because of the badly designed implant, it can lead to abnormal levels, which is detrimental to the health of the patient.

Chandler, Mathis, and Zivley Can Guide You to Take the Right Steps in a Hip Replacement Lawsuit

Unfortunately, you might be a part of this hip replacement recall effort even if you do not want to be and it is important for ASR patients to have their hip and blood metal levels evaluated by their doctor. Your safety and health are important to Chandler, Mathis, and Zivley and we are committed to being the hip replacement lawyer you deserve and also to provide you with the information and support you need for your hip replacement recall litigation.

Chandler, Mathis, and Zivley law firm is strategically working with patients to address medical costs directly associated with the hip replacement recall. We will fight for your rights to have DePuy not only cover hip replacement recall expenses and loss of wages, but also pain and suffering and even more.

Call us today if you are part of the Depuy hip replacement recall. Let us fight for your rights.

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Legal Action Is Being Taken Against DePuy Orthopedics After Their Hip Replacement Recall

[Posted on Dec 26]

The hip replacement recall announced by DePuy Orthopedics in August of 2010 rightfully concerned the individuals who had undergone surgery that implanted a device from this company, which is a subdivision of Johnson and Johnson, Inc. The DePuy ASR hip implant was first released on the market in 2003 and prior to the hip replacement recall was among the most common of these devices to be used by surgeons. Tens of thousands of people are experiencing serious hip replacement problems due to what is now known to be a design flaw in the DePuy hip implants, problems that are leading to pain and suffering beyond anything that could have been expected.

Had DePuy done the proper research and development on their ASR hip system, they would have identified the issues with the implant prior to releasing it and could have avoided the hip replacement recall altogether. The biggest issue surrounding the DePuy hip implant is the metal-on-metal construction which is causing shards to break off and enter the bloodstream of patients. With most hip implants, doctors will warn patients that some debris is a likely bi-product of the device but the amount that’s being caused from the DePuy device is well above safe levels.

In the most extreme cases, patients are being diagnosed with metallosis or metal poisoning. This causes additional health issues beyond the need for revision surgery. The hip replacement recall has many patients looking for legal assistance. They believe they have grounds for a hip replacement lawsuit and recent cases against DePuy have proven them to be correct. With an experienced hip replacement lawyer, someone with a DePuy implant can pursue and win compensation that they’re due as a result of their pain, suffering and any additional expenses they’ve incurred as a result of the defective product.

The Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC, can advise you on a potential DePuy lawsuit. Ever since the company issued their hip replacement recall, Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley have been assisting individuals with legal action against DePuy. As one of the most successful and highly respected firms in the country, the Chandler Law Offices have the experience and expertise to represent you should you decide to move forward with a hip replacement lawsuit. The first step is receiving your free case review with a hip replacement lawyer from Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley so they can gauge the strength of your case and advise you of how to proceed.