Depuy ASRT Hip Resurfacing Replacement System

The FDA has received many reports of the acetabular component of the Depuy ASRT Hip cup loosening and moving, requiring revision surgeries on patients. If you have been injured as a result of a Depuy ASRT Hip Replacement product, you may be eligble for compensation and should contact an attorney who specializes in product liability litigation and medical device injury torts. Depuy also voluntarily recalled a batch of hip replacement products on July 17, 2010, a Class 2 Recall of the DePuy ASR 100 Acetabular Implant, 48 mm.

Depuy Company Background

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company, is a leading global provider of orthopaedic devices for hip, knee, extremities and trauma, as well as bone cement and operating room products. It is part of the DePuy Family of Companies, which has a rich heritage of pioneering a broad range of products and solutions across the continuum of orthopaedic and neurological care. These companies are unified under one vision - Never Stop MovingT - to express their commitment to bring meaningful innovation, shared knowledge and quality care to patients throughout the world. Visit www.depuy.com for more information.

Depuy ASRT Hip Cup Recall

The company voluntarily recalled the product in August of 2010.

Frequently Asked Questions

What parts have been recalled?

All components for the ASRT XL Acetabular System and DePuy ASRT Hip Resurfacing Platform from DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. are part of this recall.

How does the hip work?

The hip joint is like a ball that fits in a socket. The socket portion of the hip is called the acetabulum. The femoral head at the top of the thigh bone (femur) rotates within the curved surface of the acetabulum. With an ASR Hip, a one-piece acetabular cup which is a metal liner replaces the acetabulum. With an ASR XL total hip replacement there are three components: the femoral stem is inserted inside the femur, the femoral head (or ball) connects to the stem and then fits inside the acetabulum. Once the three components are aligned, more natural movement may be restored. With the DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing system there are two components: a cap is placed over the natural femoral head and the acetabulum is replaced with the one-piece cup.

Why has there been a recall?

Data recently received by the company shows that more people than expected who received the ASR Hip System experienced pain and other symptoms that led to a second hip replacement surgery, called a revision surgery. New data shows that five years after implantation, approximately 12% of patients (1 in 8) who had received the ASR resurfacing device and 13% of patients (1 in 8) who had received the ASR total hip replacement needed to have a revision surgery.

Depuy ASRT Voluntary Hip Cup Recall Press Release

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., announced it is voluntarily recalling the ASRT XL Acetabular System and DePuy ASRT Hip Resurfacing System used in hip replacement surgery due to the number of patients who required a second hip replacement procedure, called a revision surgery.

The majority of ASR hip replacement surgeries have been successful. However, the company is advising patients with an ASR device to visit their surgeons for evaluation of their implant performance. Yearly monitoring is recommended to ensure the ASR hip replacement is functioning well, even in the absence of symptoms.

Read the full Depuy ASRT Voluntary Hip Cup Recall Press Release.