Thousands of patients have undergone early hip revision as a result of the Depuy ASR metal on metal hip replacements.

The manufacturer, Depuy, have recalled their ASR hip prosthesis from the market due to its high failure rates. The metal on metal design was intended to last longer than traditional hip replacements but instead it has caused thousands of patients to suffer with metal poisoning resulting in early revision surgery.

The symptoms include clunking, grinding, pain, pseudo tumours and fluid around the hip, raised levels of metal in a patient’s blood, muscle and bone damage.

If you have undergone early revision surgery or are due to as a result of the Depuy ASR metal-on- metal hip prosthesis, then you may be entitled to compensation.

There are time limits for bringing such a claim, however, and so do not delay – call us today for free, confidential advice.

Caption: Lois Harrison, Chartered Legal Executive