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J&J Outsources DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recall

Recent news reports indicate that Johnson & Johnson is hiring an outside firm to handle the recall of its DePuy ASR hip implant, an unusual decision that may limit its financial exposure and patients’ access to replacement hip devices. J&J has hired Broadspire Services Inc to manage patient claims related to the recall. Most companies would handle something like this in-house, accepting physicians’ judgments about whether a revision surgery is needed. But the outsourcing of this process means that Broadspire’s (read more)

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Civil Rights Important as DePuy Patients Face Hardships

As ASR patients experience an increased failure rate, previous claims that the device was failing because of incorrect implantation by doctors is proving untrue.

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DePuy Hip Recall Cases Consolidated to Court in Ohio

The cases of DePuy artificial hip failure have all been consolidated to one court in Ohio. Patients hope to gain compensation for pain and suffering.

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Taxpayers Bear Financial Burden of Hip Revision Surgeries

Taxpayers face the financial burden of paying for costly hip revision surgeries, because Medicare and Medicaid fund half of hip replacements.

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DePuy Ads Misled Hip Replacement Patients

Ads for the DePuy ASR XL Acetabular hip implant system were misleading to younger patients.

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DePuy’s Offer to Cover “Out-of-Pocket Expenses” Leaves Out Many Costs

DePuy’s claims to cover “out-of-pocket” expenses do not address expenses such as caregiver wages, modifications to the home, and assistive devices.

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Panel Will Decide on Consolidation of Hip Recall Cases

A United States Judicial Panel will be held to decide if hip recall cases in different districts should be consolidated to one federal case.

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What Happens During Hip Surgery?

During a hip surgery, the surgeon performs several steps such as making an incision, cutting thighbone, and removing cartilage.

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More Than 400 Complaints Filed Before DePuy Issued Recall

Medical device companies such as DePuy did not issue a recall until hundreds of complaints and other evidence concerning hip failure was revealed.

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