HIP IMPLANT RECALL

Johnson & Johnson’s artificial joint company DePuy Orthopaedics Inc. has issued a GLOBAL RECALL of two of its metal-on-metal hip replacement systems: the ASR Hip Resurfacing System and the ASR XL Acetabular System. DePuy sold approximately 93,000 of these systems.

DePuy Orthopedics Press Release on the recall is as follows:

"Data recently received by the company shows that more people than expected who received the ASR Hip System experienced pain and other symptoms that led to a second hip replacement surgery, called a revision surgery. For this reason, DePuy Orthopedics is voluntarily recalling its 'ASR XL Acetabular System and DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System'. This recall means additional testing and treatment may be necessary to ensure the hip is functioning well. In some cases, patients may need additional surgery."

Unfortunately, many patients have had to endure hip replacement surgeries within 12 to 24 months of the hip implants. The hip implants failed after just a few years. Common Symptoms include the following:

1. Constant hip pain
2. Thigh and/or groin pain
3. Pain while walking
4. Weight-bearing pain
5. Pain rising from a seated position

Please contact us at 1-800-371-8220 if you’re experiencing hip pain, loosening of the hip or device, had a replacement surgery or any additional hip surgery after your DePuy hip replacement.

TOYOTA ANNOUNCES ANOTHER VEHICLE RECALL

Toyota has been known for years as a car maker that produces economical, safe and reliable vehicles. This reputation has been seriously damaged over the past year by a series of recalls announced for Toyota vehicles. Toyota’s problems continue. Toyota has announced yet another recall of several hundred thousand vehicles. This recall was necessary because of steering problems on certain models. Specifically, the models that are being recalled have a defective steering lock bar that could break under certain conditions. This defect could cause drivers to lose control of their vehicles leading to serious auto accidents. This recall comes on the heels of at least 8 million other vehicles being affected by Toyota recalls in the past year, and it also comes just days after the company was served with a subpoena from a federal grand jury that is looking into other steering problems with Toyota vehicles.

If you or a family member has been injured by a defective Toyota vehicle, contact Buchanan Williams & Stilley today 1-800-371-8220 to schedule a free initial consultation.