Medical Device Recalls Cause Major Problems

This summer almost a hundred thousand hip replacement systems were recalled because they created metallic debris and sent chromium and cobalt into the bloodstream. Most people don’t realize how many medical devices are recalled each year. These range from hip replacement systems, like the DePuy hip recall to pacemakers and other equally serious devices. So instead of throwing away a bottle of aspirin as with other product recalls, many of the people who have the recalled hip replacement system will have to go through another hip replacement surgery. In some cases they could even get stuck with medical bills as a result of the surgery. Thousands of people are getting a hip recall lawyer to safeguard their rights.