Hip replacements are common among older Americans. When properly built and installed, they can dramatically improve an individual’s quality of life. Tragically, however, a group of patients in Houston have encountered failed hip devices. Earlier this month, these victims filed suit against Johnson & Johnson, Inc., the manufacturer of the ASR XL Acetabular Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement System. They have valid reason for concern: in August 2010 Johnson & Johnson recalled the ASR XL system after a study revealed that the product had a high failure rate of 13 percent over five years.
Have you had a hip replacement that causes you pain and discomfort? If so, you may be living with a failed product. You can do something about it. To find out more about how to improve your health and fight for your rights, contact the experts at Fears | Nachawati. Call us at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. We can help!