Defective Metal-on-Metal Joint Replacements

Many people retire to Florida because they plan to remain active in their later years. With the advent of artificial hips and knees, people can enjoy an active lifestyle and remain physically active much longer.  Unfortunately, too many patients receive defective metal-on-metal joint replacements, creating unnecessary health complications and often requiring corrective surgery. Manufacturers of metal-on-metal joints have a legal obligation to make and sell safe medical products. Patients who receive defective artificial joints can hold the manufacturer legally responsible for the injury and medical complications they have suffered.

If you or a family member has suffered health problems after undergoing a metal-on-metal joint replacement, talk to a knowledgeable defective medical products lawyer at the law firm of Philip DeBerard, Injury Attorney. I am attorney Philip DeBerard. I have more than three decades of experience helping Florida families and individuals overcome personal injuries caused by defective medical devices.  Product liability is a complicated area of the law. Neither the doctor nor the hospital is likely to admit they implanted a defective medical device. To get a straight answer, turn to an experienced Florida personal injury lawyer with the resources necessary to identify faulty medical devices. The law firm of Philip DeBerard, Injury Attorney, focuses exclusively on helping victims of personal injuries, including defective medical products in South Florida and the Treasure Coast.

Call (877) 536-1911 to speak with a defective medical device attorney at the law firm of Philip DeBerard, Injury Attorney, or fill out our online contact form.

Recall of DePuy Artificial Hips

Hundreds of patients have filed complaints about problems with metal-on-metal hip replacements with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration over the years. One manufacturer, DePuy Orthopedics, Inc., warned doctors in 2010 to stop implanting the ASR artificial hip systems in patients because the medical devices had a surprisingly high failure rate. Along with the warning, DePuy announced a recall of all sizes of the ASR XL Acetabular System, which is used for total hip replacements, and the ASR Hip Resurfacing System, which is used for partial hip replacements. Approximately 93,000 ASR hip replacement devices had been implanted in patients before DePuy Orthopedics stopped making the hip systems.

Patients with defective metal-on-metal hip replacements may have pain, swelling around the hips, difficulty walking and a sensation that their hip is dislocated. All patients who have an artificial hip are at greater risk of health complications, and, unfortunately, there are tens of thousands of patients who do have the faulty medical products.

One of every eight people who have a DePuy artificial hip system has to undergo corrective surgery, also known as rescission surgery, to correct problems. The 12 percent failure rate for DePuy hip replacement systems exposes far too many patients to unnecessary health complications and follow-up surgeries.

Contact a Florida Defective Medical Products Lawyer

If you suspect that you or a loved one has been harmed by a metal-on-metal joint replacement, turn to a South Florida medical products attorney with more than 36 years of experience evaluating cases of medical malpractice and defective medical devices. I am attorney Philip DeBerard. My legal practice focuses exclusively on representing victims of serious accidents and injuries caused by the negligence of others, including defective medical products. My legal skill has received the highest AV preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the most recognized national legal directory.

I take pride in leading a team of hard-working attorneys, paralegals and staff who provide caring, one-on-one service to clients across South Florida and the Treasure Coast. We will evaluate your medical products injury at no charge and explain your legal options. If we go to work for you, we will not charge any attorney fee unless we secure compensation for you. We represent victims of defective medical devices and medical malpractice in Stuart, Port St. Lucie, Okeechobee, Fort Pierce, Jupiter, Palm Beach and Vero Beach.

Call (877) 536-1911 to speak with a respected Florida medical products liability attorney, or fill out our online contact form.