Anybody with a hip replacement is wondering, “Who is affected by the Depuy hip recall?” The best answer is to see your doctor to have them evaluate the status of your ASR hip implant and discuss your best options. The Depuy ASR hip recall primarily affects hip replacements performed after 2003. Not all patients who had Depuy hip replacements are going to have problems and not all Depuy ASR hip devices will fail. Estimates from the ASR manufacturer indicate a high percentage of hip implant victims may never need revisionary surgery. Just because a second surgery may not be required does not mean you don’t have a claim for damages and settlement payment from the Depuy manufacturer, Johnson and Johnson.
Even if you are not having problems with your hip today, you should still see your doctor and have it evaluated. Even Depuy is asking patients to seek medical care to avoid more serious side effects from the defective hip implant that can develop if left untreated. While you should rely on your doctor to give you advice on what is best and what your options are for the health of your hip, you should likewise seek the advice of an ASR hip lawyer with respect to being compensated for additional surgeries you may have to undergo, pain and suffering, future medical complications, and protecting your rights in general. The Depuy manufacturer will work to protect shareholder value; an ASR hip recall attorney will work to protect you. If you believe you may have a potential claim against Depuy regarding the ASR hip recall, lawyers are investigating these cases now and you can have your case reviewed by an attorney by submitting this simple Depuy claim form.