Beginning in 2005, Depuy Orthopedics, a division of Johnson & Johnson, marketed its ASR XL Acetabular System as a high performance solution for hip replacements. The device was designed to be installed with minimal surgery required, and it was marketed to medical professionals with a clinical study as supporting evidence. However, after many patients received the ASR hip systems thro...

Johnson & Johnson has long since been established as one of the respected major companies in the health industry. However, not all endeavors by Johnson & Johnson have been successes. In fact, there have been disastrous results due to miscues by the company. This is most recently evidenced by the recall of ASR hip systems by the Depuy Orthopedics unit of the company navigate to th...