Since it was introduced in 2003, DePuy has sold nearly 100,000 units of its ASR XL Acetabular Hip System, which was designed for younger and more active patients. Made of chromium and cobalt, the device consists of a cup that's implanted into the hip with a ball joint that connects to the leg.
Experts say, however, that if a surgeon doesn't get the cup inserted at just the right angle, the two parts can rub against each other. That can cause severe pain, and metal particles may shave off and get into the patient's tissue and bloodstream causing severe pain, and injury.
If you have had a Depuy Hip Replacement Device inserted and are having medical complications, please contact our firm at 214-855-0034 or jonathan@theleblanclawfirm.com
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