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.
