DePuy Orthopaedics, a unit of Johnson and Johnson, has issued a worldwide recall of all components on two hip-replacement products, the ASRTM XL Acetabular System and DePuy ASRTM Hip Resurfacing System. Thus far, 93,000 DePuy ASR hip replacement systems were recalled due an unreasonably high failure rate.

Patients who reported problems in the first five years have experienced a variety of symptoms, including pain, swelling and problems walking. Other symptoms that may indicate a serious problem with the hip replacement parts include:

• Loosening – when the implant does not stay attached to the bone in the correct position
• Fracture – where the bone around the implant may have broken
• Dislocation – where the two parts of the implant that move against each other are no longer aligned
• Metal debris – where metal particles from the component parts moving together spread around the hip area.

We will review any cases involving individuals who have had a DePuy hip device implanted. If you are unsure of the type of hip device implanted, we will review your case provided you have had revision surgery or you are experiencing hip pain, hip swelling, or difficulty walking. If you are experiencing these problems, please contact us online via our website or by telephone at 212-226-6662.