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Important Alert for Veterans with a DePuy ASR Hip Replacement System Implant
Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys urge Veterans to contact us as soon as possible regarding their DePuy ASR Hip Replacement System. The Department of Veterans Affairs sent out notices to Veterans, who have undergone hip replacement surgery, informing them of the August 2010 DePuy ASR Hip System recall and asking them to seek further medical treatment and evaluation. Before release of the VA notice, many Veterans were unaware that their problems could be tied to a defective hip implant.
A History of Revision Surgeries Due to DePuy Hip Implant
On August 24, 2010, Depuy Orthopedics recalled two hip replacement systems due to a high rate of revision surgeries required by patients. Approximately 93,000 were implanted and, according to a recent study done by the National Joint Registry (NJR) of England and Wales, nearly one (1) in eight (8) DePuy ASR hip implant devices failed within a five (5) year period requiring patients to undergo revision surgery.
Important Notice from the VA to Veterans
In response to the voluntary recall of the DePuy ASR Hip System, the National Center for Patient Safety Product Recall Office posted a notice of recall to the VHA Alerts and Recalls website and sent a back-up email communication to all VHA Facility Recall Coordinators. All DePuy hip implant devices were to be returned to the vendor.
The VA has stated that even if the Veteran is not experiencing symptoms due to their hip implant, they ask that all Veterans be evaluated by an orthopedic surgeon.
Contact an Experienced DePuy Hip Implant Attorney
Due to statute of limitations, as well as the need for early detection of metallic poisoning and other symptoms, Veterans should not wait until they have a problem with their hip implant before contacting an attorney.
Your choice does matter. Veterans can contact Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys to learn more about their legal rights. We are experienced in handling defective hip implant cases and represent Veterans nationwide in claims against the manufacturer.
Our attorneys are available 24/7, nights and weekends.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a DePuy Hip Implant recall notification for all VA hip implant patients.
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