Defective Medical Device Attorneys at BD&J Law Firm Begin Investigating Claims Against Johnson & Johnson, Manufacturer of The Defective DePuy ASR Hip Implants

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Sean Banafhsheh - Personal Injury Lawyer

(PRWEB) January 29, 2013

According to a New York Times article titled: Maker Hid Data About Design Flaw in Hip Implant, Records Show, more than 10,000 lawsuits have been filed against Johnson & Johnson after the company knowingly distributed the device with documented high-failure rates. There has been a 40 percent malfunction rate in all DePuy ASR Hip Implants to date.

Under the The Food and Drug Administration's Medical Device Recall page (http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ProductsandMedicalProcedures/ImplantsandProsthetics/MetalonMetalHipImplants/ucm241770.htm), a voluntary recall in 2010 was made, citing the DePuy ASR's unacceptable failure rate, with the device failing within five years of usage. Their findings were based off new, previously unpublished data taken from the UK joint registry.

"Our attorneys at BD&J have extensive experience dealing with victims suffering from defective medical devices. We hold our clients’ best interests and well-being in the highest regard and no one should have to suffer excruciating pain from defective devices, especially medical devices that were designed to prevent physical pain in the first place," said Sean Banafsheh, partner at BD&J Law.

According to the FDA (http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ProductsandMedicalProcedures/ImplantsandProsthetics/MetalonMetalHipImplants/ucm241604.htm), over time, faulty hip implants can potentially shed metal fragments from its frame and cause damage to bones, tissue and blood-metal contamination.

BD&J Law is a highly experienced, nationally recognized law firm that has handled thousands of personal injury and product liability cases. With over 50+ years of experience between each partner at BD&J Law, the firm has been recognized as leaders in the arena of personal injury and defective medical device litigation. If you are suffering from a defective hip implant, or injuries stemming from faulty medical products and vehicle accidents, call toll free now at 800-820-1111 for a free consultation or visit http://www.bdjinjurylawyers.com for more information.

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