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If anytime during the last decade you had hip replacement surgery, then you need to be aware of the issues that are being caused by many widely used hip implants. DePuy Orthopedics announced an artificial hip recall related to their ASR Hip Resurfacing System and their ASR XL Acetabular System. Shortly after the release of these implants, patients began to experience unexpected hip replacement problems. As reports of these problems continued to mount, research was done into their cause and it was discovered that there was an abnormally high amount of metal debris being given off by the implants.

Any metal-on-metal type of artificial hip implants are going to lead to some degree of shards coming off of the devices and entering the bloodstream of patients. But the research showed that patients with the defective DePuy device were experiencing up to 100 times more than normal levels. This kind of metal in the bloodstream is extremely dangerous and has led to metal poisoning in some cases. Patients with a DePuy ASR hip implant will likely need revision surgery to prevent further hip replacement problems.

While DePuy may have hoped that their artificial hip recall would absolve them of blame, this hasn't been the case. Patients experiencing health problems related to their DePuy implant believe a DePuy lawsuit is appropriate. In addition to the pain they're experiencing, there are a number of other issues they must deal with, including a financial hit as a result of their health problems. By speaking with a DePuy hip recall lawyer, you can determine what legal options are available to you and decide if you'd like to begin the process of a hip replacement lawsuit.

The Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC, have attorneys that have represented individuals with lawsuits related to the DePuy artificial hip recall. They will provide you with a free case review so you can get credible advice from someone you can trust without committing to anything more. Following that case review, you'll have information at your disposal that you can use to make decision regarding a hip replacement lawsuit. You'll understand what such legal action will entail and what it will take to win. The Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, have the background necessary to go up against DePuy Orthopedics. They've won numerous cases against large companies and won't be intimidated when it comes to your DePuy lawsuit.