DePuy Hip ASR Hip Recall Devices: What Affects Americans?

There are two different DePuy hip replacement systems that have been recalled recently due to controversy surrounding them and their alleged link to serious complications and the need for hip revision surgery. The DePuy Articular Surface Replacement (ASR) XL Acetabular Cup System and the DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System have both been recalled. The reason for the DePuy hip recall is due to a significant number of patients complaining of serious complications, including device failure and symptoms like pain, swelling, and difficulty moving or walking. Some patients have decided to file lawsuits against

DePuy orthopedics, seeking compensation for sky-high medical bills and lost wages and justice for less monetary costs such as loss of quality of life and ability to enjoy former hobbies.

There is a significant difference between the DePuy ASR XL Acetabular Cup System, which is used in total hip replacements, and the DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System, which is used in partial hip replacements. Both, however, have been linked to Depuy hip metal poisoning, hip replacement failure, and a need in some patients for revision surgery.

The DePuy ASR XL Acetabular Cup System is a metal-on-metal hip replacement system that necessitates the removal of the entire hip joint so that it can be replaced by this system. This is used in patients whose hip joints have already been eroded by conditions such as arthritis. It was one of the first metal-on-metal hip replacement systems on the market, and offered an apparently more flexible and longer-lasting option over plastic or ceramic and metal combination units.

The DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System is likely to be less controversial stateside as the device was never actually approved for use in the United States. It was actually in the midst of the Food and Drug Administration’s grueling approval process when the recall went through. The XL Acetabular Cup System was fast-tracked for approval due to its similarity to devices already on the market, but the Hip Resurfacing System involves newer technology and therefore had to endure the entire approval process. Though not approved in the United States, the device enjoyed relative popularity in Europe until a disproportionate number of patients began complaining of complications with the device.

Patients of either of these devices who have experienced complications and would like to take legal action should speak to a personal injury lawyer about their legal options and the actions they should take.