Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants

Casey Gerry  is continues to lead the way in hip implant litigation, having filed cases  against the manufacturers of the recently recalled, DePuy metal-on-metal ASR hip  implants, and other similar systems.   Metal-on-Metal devices are hip implants where  both the ball and socket components are made of metal.  These metal implants have been used in total  hip replacement surgeries and hip resurfacing procedures.

According to the U.S. Food and  Drug Administration, the manufacturer of the DePuy ASR™ XL Acetabular System voluntarily  recalled their product citing unusually high revision rates. Similarly, other  metal-on-metal hip implants have exceptionally high failure rates, including the  Zimmer Durom Acetabular Component which suspended its sales in July 2008.

A recent British Medical Journal reported  that patients who received metal-on-metal implants were more likely to require  repeat surgery than those who received traditional implants.  Patients with metal-on-metal hip systems are also  at increased risk for a buildup of metallic debris in their soft tissues, as  particles separating from the device are distributed throughout their body. This process, known as metallosis, causes bone and tissue loss, resulting in  the loosening and ultimate failure of the device.

How  an Attorney at Casey Gerry Can Help
  Casey Gerry is one of the  oldest and most respected plaintiffs’ and personal injury law firms in  California. We are a nationally recognized advocate for patients who have been  injured by dangerous drugs or harmful medical devices.  Casey Gerry attorneys have successfully  represented individuals nationwide against the manufacturers of dangerous drugs  and medical devices, including: Rezulin, L-Tryptophan, Propulsid, Metabolife,  Phenylpropanolamine ("PPA"), Fen-Phen, Hydroxycut, Tren X-treme,  Zicam, Baycol, Sulzer hip, Zimmer hip, Complete Moisture Plus contact lens  solution and Guidant pacemakers/defibrillators, among others.

  If you believe that you or a  loved one may have been injured as the result of a metal on metal hip implant,  including DePuy ASR, the attorneys at Casey Gerry can help. Contact hip implant  lawyers Gayle M. Blatt, Wendy M. Behan and Patricia L. Zlaket today by email or  call 1-800-292-5865 for a free consultation and case review.