The ASR XL Acetabular System and ASR Hip Resurfacing System are orthopedic hip replacement devices manufactured by DePuy and both were recalled from the worldwide market in August of 2010. It was discovered by a foreign joint registry that these implants inherently have flaws that contributed to its high failure rate. Components from the hip replacements rub together that cause metal ions such as cobalt and chromium to get scraped off and be absorbed by the body into the bloodstream. Some
DePuy recipients experience metallosis or metal toxicity as a result of this occurrence.
Normally, a person's body contain cobalt and chromium but high levels of these could prove deadly. Generally, metal poisoning has these side effects:
- Brain fog
- Persistent pain
- Persistent feelings of malaise
- Gastrointestinal problems
- Emotional disturbance
- Recurring infections
- Dizziness
- Headaches
- Allergies to certain foods
- Problems with the nervous system
- Cardiomyopathy
- Problems with hearing, sight or cognition
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Skin rashes
- Hypothyroidism
You may suffer from metallosis if you are going through some or all of the symptoms mentioned above and if you were implanted with a DePuy hip replacement unit. You should make seeing your physician a priority. Have yourself undergo a complete medical assessment and testings to find out if your health have been affected by the defective hip implants. After doing so, your next move should be to discuss legal options with an experienced product liability lawyer.
DePuy has an obligation to compensate you if you have been made to suffer as a result of using their products. Your condition could worsen if you do not take action as soon as possible. Should you wish to learn more about the case, you may go to the
DePuy hip recall information site.
