FORT WORTH, TEXAS—Two cases were filed today by the Law Offices of John David Hart on behalf of plaintiffs who were implanted with DePuy ASR Acetabular Hip Replacement Systems. The cases were filed on behalf of Susan and Michael McClurg and John Creagh against DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., Read the rest of this entry »
Law Offices of John David Hart seeks justice for victims of defective hip implants.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS—John David Hart, of the Law Offices of John David Hart, recently filed another DePuy ASR lawsuit seeking recovery for victims of failed hip implant devices. The firm has now filed over sixty cases. Read the rest of this entry »
On October 4, 2011, NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams broadcast a news segment focusing on the increasing number of failures associated with metal-on-metal hip implants, citing this as one of the largest medical device failures that has ever occurred in the United States. Although advertised as a way to give patients a second chance for an active life, metal-on-metal hip replacement devices are actually failing at faster rates than other hip devices made from different materials. Read the rest of this entry »
On September 30, 2011, the New York Times published an article referencing the increase in the number of patients having defective metal-on-metal hip implants explanted and replaced. The rise in the number of revision surgeries for these types of implants points to an emergent public health concern across the country. This problem is further complicated when the patient needs a second opinion to obtain a definitive diagnosis. A delay in the diagnosis and treatment of a metal-on-metal hip implant failure may increase the patient’s chance of developing permanent metal-related damage to the body. Read the rest of this entry »
A recent report issued by the National Joint Registry for England and Wales cites an increase in failure rates of all-metal artificial hip devices, according to a recent article published by the New York Times. The report states that a version of the Johnson & Johnson ASR all-metal hip device sold in Britain has failed in approximately one-third of the 2,100 patients followed by the joint registry in the past six years. Approximately 17% of the individuals in this same group have experienced device failure at the five-year mark. These alarming failure rates have strong implications for U.S. patients implanted with the similar ASR metal hip device. Read the rest of this entry »
PECOS, NEW MEXICO— Carlotta Vigil filed suit today against DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., DePuy Inc., DePuy International, Ltd., Johnson & Johnson, Inc., Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. and Johnson & Johnson International, Inc., seeking compensation for injuries caused by the failure of her DePuy ASR Hip System. Read the rest of this entry »
Laredo, Texas area teacher/counselor files suit after DePuy hip implant fails
LAREDO, TEXAS— Hilda Gibson filed suit today against DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., DePuy Inc., DePuy International, Ltd., Johnson & Johnson, Inc., Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. and Johnson & Johnson International, Inc., seeking compensation for injuries caused by the failure of her DePuy ASR Hip System.
John David Hart of the Law Offices of John David Hart in Fort Worth, Texas, is the attorney representing Hilda Gibson in the lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio – Western District. In December 2010, the cases pending in Federal Court against DePuy and J&J regarding the ASR devices were transferred to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio before Judge David Katz. Judge Katz is presiding over the Multi-District Litigation pertaining to the DePuy ASR devices. If Ms. Gibson’s case proceeds to trial, her case may be transferred to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas – Laredo Division.
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., a division of Johnson & Johnson, Inc., recalled its ASR Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Systems on August 24, 2010. DePuy identified reasons for the failure of the devices as component loosening, malalignment, infection, fracture of the bone, dislocation, metal sensitivity and pain. The DePuy ASR devices have also been associated with increased metal ion levels in the blood. Recent information published by the British Orthopaedic Association indicates that failure rates for the ASR devices may be as high as 49% at six years.
In January 2009, at the age of 67, Ms. Gibson underwent hip replacement surgery to have a DePuy ASR Hip System implanted in her right hip. As a result of the failure of her ASR device, Ms. Gibson has suffered hip and groin pain, lower back pain on her right side, elevated levels of metal ions in her bloodstream, complications with her opposite hip, rashes and complications with her myelodysplasia condition. On May 16, 2011, she was forced to undergo surgery to have the defective device removed and replaced with another hip system.
Ms. Gibson retired from United Independent School District in 2010. She spent 40 years working as a teacher and counselor. Since her retirement, she began teaching English classes part-time for the Adult Education Program at Laredo Community College. She enjoys helping the community and has been saddened that her activities have been limited by her health concerns and additional surgery. She had to leave her part-time position to due to her surgery and recovery. She hopes to begin teaching again soon.
“Ms. Gibson has suffered tremendously because of this unsafe device,” said attorney John David Hart. “Instead of enhancing her life, this defective product has hindered her in many ways. She suffered with constant pain and was forced to undergo numerous medical tests and additional surgery that wouldn’t have been necessary had the DePuy ASR not failed. The testing of the DePuy ASR was entirely inadequate and the device should not have been on the market.”
John David Hart and the Law Offices of John David Hart represent many individuals in the United States who have been injured as a result of this defective hip replacement system. The Law Offices of John David Hart is a group of experienced and dedicated legal professionals working to protect the rights of people wronged by the acts of others. Across the country, the firm represents individuals in cases of catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, dangerous drugs and medical products, automobile and truck accidents and oil and gas litigation. For more information, please contact John David Hart at 800.961.4278 or johnhart@hartlaw.com or visit www.hiprecallinfo.com.
HOUSTON, TEXAS—Charlotte Mustard and her husband, Jeremy, filed suit today against DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., DePuy Inc., DePuy International, Ltd., Johnson & Johnson, Inc., Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. and Johnson & Johnson International, Inc., seeking compensation for injuries caused by the failure of Mrs. Mustard’s DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System. Read the rest of this entry »
A recent article published by the New England Journal of Medicine describes a recent rule enacted by the Food and Drug Administration that aims to improve regulatory practices in safety reporting for clinical trials. This rule was published in September 2010, and came into effect on March 28, 2011. Specifically, the rule addresses the issue of adverse reporting during the clinical phase by describing the types of events that should be reported and by appealing to those responsible for reporting these events. Read the rest of this entry »
A joint status conference was held today in New Jersey by Judge David Katz who is presiding over the consolidated federal court MDL No. 1:10-md-02197 as established pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1407 and Judge Brian Martinotti who is presiding over the New Jersey consolidated state court litigation involving the DePuy ASR hip implants. Read the rest of this entry »
