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J&J to work with India on compensation for recalled hip implants

About 93,000 people worldwide received ASR implants which were recalled in 2010. The Indian panel said in its report that about 4,700 of those people were in India.

Given the recent committee report, “we are seeking to work with the Indian government to develop an appropriate process for providing further support and compensation for patients in need”, a J&J spokeswoman said in a statement to Reuters, adding the firm was committed to support all ASR patients in India.  Read more here.

Last modified: Tue, 22 Jan 2019 12:40:26 GMT