DePuy Implants Improper Hip Replacements.

Manufacturer DePuy has admitted an error in what they refer to as their “measuring techniques” when designing metal hip replacement implants.  This is no small admission in that DePuy is one of the world’s largest hip implant placement manufacturers. These implants occurred from August 2005 through August 2010.

The bosses at DePuy have had to answer some tough questions.  They have already paid out settlements estimated at over $2.5 billion.  In a 2013 settlement, Johnson and Johnson provided an award of $250,000 to those who were more than 6 months removed from their original hip replacement surgery.

Has anyone that you know been effected by a DePuy hip replacement that has become defective?  You may be entitled to a settlement.  Even if you have not had any significant problems with your DePuy system as yet, you need to consult an attorney to discuss your options. Alden B. Cole is a Wilmington North Carolina DePuy Hip replacement attorney. Give him a call at his office today at (910) 231-2042.

DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Recalls.

First of all, if you or a loved one has had a DePuy hip replacement you need to be aware of what may be happening in the aftermath of that surgery.  These replacements are all metal or “metal to metal” artificial hip implants.  According to available statistics nearly 40,000 patients in the U.S. received the DePuy ASR implant from August 2005 through August 2010.

So far there have been two different settlement periods that were offered to patients whose DePuy ASR implant failed.  The total payouts under the settlements have been estimated at over $2.5 billion.  In the initial 2013 settlement, Johnson and Johnson provided a base award of $250,000 to those who were more than 180 days removed from their original hip replacement surgery.

Are you or someone you know effected by a DePuy hip replacement that has become defective?  Are you entitled to a settlement if you had to undergo revision surgery after January 31, 2015?  Even if you have not had any significant problems with your DePuy system as yet, you need to consult an attorney to discover your options.  In Wilmington North Carolina that person is Attorney Alden B. Cole.  Give him a call at his office today at (910) 231-2042.