Rejected in the U.S., Hip Implant Sold Overseas Instead
February 16, 2012 by larryhparkerinc · 1 Comment
Johnson and Johnson has been getting some rough press lately. First, there was the issue of formaldehyde in their “no more tears” baby shampoo. Then there was the revelation that their failed DePuy ASR hip implants cost the company about $3 billion dollars. Now, there are reports that hip replacements that were rejected in the United States for safety issues were marketed oversees.
While not illegal, the practice of reselling rejected devices overseas (where approval requirements tend to be easier) highlights a disregard for patient safety. The DePuy ASR has had many problems throughout its lifespan. If you or a loved one has experienced pain or required a revision surgery after being fitted with a DePuy product, contact The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker today at (800) 333-0000.
See the news article.
This may have huge legal consequences for Johnson and Johnson overseas like it did for them in the United States. As seen with other recent products in the past like Toyota cars, the company was battling and might still be battling lawsuits from people who may or may have been legitimately hurt. This may be good in the short term for profit but in terms of trust and profitability in the long term maybe a very dangerous and expensive gamble.
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