In August 2010, Johnson & Johnson issued a Depuy ASR recall; however, 93,000 people worldwide had already received the implant.

North Little Rock, AR -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/26/2013 -- In August 2010, Johnson & Johnson issued a Depuy ASR recall; however, 93,000 people worldwide had already received the implant. When the Depuy ASR was recalled Johnson & Johnson indicated this metal on metal hip implant only had a 13% failure rate. But internal documents recently released as part of the lawsuit, reveals the failure rate could be as high as 37%. This is substantially higher than what consumers were previously led to believe.

The DePuy ASR metal on metal hip implant design has a metal femur head that rotates within a metal cup, known as a metal-on-metal design. According to the FDA Metal-on-Metal (MoM) Hip Implant Systems consist of a metal ball, metal stem and a metal shell. MoM hip implants were designed to offer the following benefits: less device wear, decreased chance of dislocation, and decreased chance of fracture. According to the FDA, there are two types of Metal on Metal hip implants: resurfacing hip systems and traditional metal on metal total hip replacement systems.

According to the product liability lawsuits over the DePuy ASR metal on metal hip implant, the implant is subject to early failure due to the metal particles that are released into the hip joint as the metal parts rub against each other.

In addition to lawsuits over the DePuy ASR metal on metal hip implants, other metal on metal hip implants have been named in a large number of lawsuits, including the DePuy Pinnacle hip, Biomet M2A Magnum hip and Wright Medical Conserve Cup.

In January, the FDA released new guidelines for metal on metal hip replacements. Medical doctors were told to use metal on metal hip replacement implants only if other hip implants were not suitable.

The Wall Street Journal reported that documents in the Kransky lawsuit indicate that the manufacturer was aware of the potential problems with metallosis in DePuy metal on metal hip implant recipients by at least 2008. However, the company did not stop selling the metal on metal hip implant until 2009.

About Law Offices of Lisa Douglas
Lisa Douglas has been licensed as a Registered Nurse for over 2 decades. Focus of her law practice is product liability and injury law. Law Offices of Lisa Douglas is an Arkansas based firm. We provide free case reviews and consultations for hip replacement patients. Our focus is getting the word out and assisting the metal on metal hip implant victims.

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There are an estimated 500,000 recipients of metal on metal hip implants in the United States.

North Little Rock, AR -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/11/2013 -- There are an estimated 500,000 recipients of metal on metal hip implants in the United States. Due to metal being released into the blood stream and causing tissue damage as well as damage to organs and bones, all metal on metal hip implant recipients should get their blood tested for cobalt and chromium levels and call Law Offices of Lisa Douglas sat 501-798-0004 should they have any questions.

Johnson & Johnson faces approximately 10,000 lawsuits for its defective metal on metal hip replacement. One of the arguments in the pending lawsuits is that J&J knew of the defects in the hip replacements and the risk of metal poisoning from the cobalt and chromium metal debris, prior to selling the devices.

Specific metal on metal hip implant devices that are now subject to national litigation over the issue of a premature failure:

- DePuy Pinnacle Case Number U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas MDL No. 2244.

- DePuy ASR Case Number Ohio Southern Federal District Court Case Number MDL No. 2197AAJ.

- Stryker Rejuvenate Hip Implant Stem Failure. On July 6, 2012 Stryker issued a voluntary recall of its Rejuvenate and ABG II modular-neck stems in the United States.

- Biomet M2a Magnum Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. (Case No. 3:12-cv-3476) filed on July 2nd 2012.

- Zimmer Durom Cup Product Liability MDL NO. 2158.

- Wright Medical Technology, Inc., Conserve Hip Implant Products Liability Litigation MDL No. 2329.

Additional problems associated with metal on metal hip implants are caused the by cobalt and/or chromium ions. Cobalt and Chromium are metal debris produced when the metal parts rub together. These microscopic metals can cause the tissues to become irritated and inflamed resulting in destruction of tissue and bone in the hip joint, causing damage and long-term disability for some metal on metal hip implant recipients.

These microscopic metals can also enter the bloodstream and circulate throughout the body, causing damage to the heart, brain, and other vital organs. Currently, there is no consensus about how much metal in the bloodstream is harmful. The FDA has indicated that it does not have enough data to conclusively identify a dangerous blood-ion level.

If you are the recipient of a metal on metal hip implant, contact Law Offices of Lisa Douglas today. If left untreated, the metal poisoning could cause chronic and even debilitating health issues. Get the Help you deserve. Lisa Douglas, attorney at law, has been licensed as a Registered Nurse for over 2 decades. Your case is evaluated at no cost to you, we are ready to offer free consultation with no obligation.

Law Offices of Lisa Douglas
2300 Main
North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114
(501) 798-0004
Http://www.HipReplacements.us
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If you have experienced any pain or decreased hip function approximately 3 or more months after your metal on metal hip implant surgery, you should follow up immediately with your doctor. The doctor should check for local swelling or masses and assess you for any cardiovascular, nervous, endocrine or renal changes.

North Little Rock, AR -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/04/2013 -- If you have experienced any pain or decreased hip function approximately 3 or more months after your metal on metal hip implant surgery, you should follow up immediately with your doctor. The doctor should check for local swelling or masses and assess you for any cardiovascular, nervous, endocrine or renal changes. You are considered a higher risk if you have bilateral implants, are female, receiving corticosteroids, have renal insufficiency or suppressed immune system, are overweight, or are very active. Other symptoms can include hypersensitivity, loosening of the hip implant, infection, aseptic lymphocytic vasculitis associated lesions, soft tissue mass, bone fracture, cardiomyopathy, neurological changes, renal impairment, or thyroid dysfunction.

The orthopaedic doctor may consider other diagnostics for soft tissue imaging for recipients of metal on metal hip implants, such as: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography Scan (CT), or Ultrasound. Some patients with a metal-on-metal (MoM) hip implant may have elevated metal ion levels (e.g. cobalt and/or chromium) in their bloodstream. Measuring the metal ion levels is necessary. At this point, the FDA recommends metal ion testing of anyone that develops any symptoms that their hip implant is not functioning properly.

A patient with a metal on metal hip implant who exhibits symptoms, such as those previously listed, is more likely to visit their general practitioner rather than their orthopaedic surgeon, who originally performed the hip implant surgery. Therefore, it is extremely important that all health care providers are made aware of your metal on metal hip implant and the fact that your current symptoms could be a direct result of metallosis caused by your metal on metal hip implant.

If you are the recipient of a metal on metal hip implant, contact Law Offices of Lisa Douglas today. http://www.LisaGDouglas.com

If left untreated, the above conditions could become chronic and even debilitating. Get the Help you deserve. Lisa Douglas, attorney at law, has been licensed as a Registered Nurse for over 2 decades. Your case is evaluated at no cost to you, we are ready to offer free consultation with no obligation. http://www.HipReplacements.us

Law Offices of Lisa Douglas
2300 Main
North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114
(501) 798-0004

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North Little Rock, AR -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/23/2013 -- Lisa Douglas, recognized as best attorney for the fourth consecutive year. In the 2012 NLR Times Poll published by Stephens media, Lisa Douglas has once again been recognized as best attorney.

Stephens media develops its list of best of the best through a reader nomination and polling process of it's central Arkansas readers. The award was given by the Stephens Media Group, a newspaper serving the Central Arkansas community.

The award was given for the year 2012 and is the 4th year in a row that Lisa Douglas has been given this award.

Lisa has been licensed as a Registered Nurse for over two decades and brings this medical experience to her representation of plaintiffs who have been seriously injured as a result of others' carelessness or reckless actions. She focuses on auto accidents, product liability (defective products), defective hip replacements, medical malpractice, social security disability and nursing home abuse.

If you have hip replacement pain, you may have a defective product. For more information go to http://www.HipReplacements.us

Law Offices of Lisa Douglas has two locations to serve you: Heber Springs and North Little Rock. For more information go to http://www.LisaGDouglas.com

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