Defective Metal Hip Implants Attorneys

Each year thousands of patients undergo hip replacement surgery. Unfortunately, several hip implant devices used have been recalled due to unsafe product defects and adverse side effects. Multiple DePuy metal hip implants have been deemed defective including:

  • Tedium® ASR™ hip-replacement
  • ASR™ XL Acetabular® System

Some of the side effects associated with these defective products include:

  • Pain in the groin, hip or leg
  • Painful and pronounced limp
  • Cobalt or chromium poisoning
  • Swelling near the hip joint
  • High levels of metal in the bloodstream
  • Revision surgery

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) became aware of the risks associated with metal hip implants in 2011 ordering all manufacturers to conduct independent studies into how often these devices were failing. This resulted in multiple recalls, but not until after thousands were suffering from severe adverse effects and even having to undergo revision surgery.

If a defective product has injured you or a loved one, contact a North Carolina metal hip implants lawyer at Daggett Shuler injury & disability lawyers to protect your legal rights. We want to help you hold these thoughtless or careless manufacturers accountable for the unsafe products they market to the unsuspecting public.

At Daggett Shuler, you can depend on us.