The Centre on Thursday said it has approved a formula for determining compensation for those who had received faulty Articular Surface Replacement (ASR) hip implants manufactured by DePuy Johnson and Johnson Pvt Ltd.
According to a statement issued by the Union Health Ministry, patients who had received faulty hip implants prior to August 2010 will be eligible for the compensation.
The ministry has decided to disburse the money considering three factors which include the base amount (B) which has been decided Rs 20,000, risk factor disability (R), age factor (F) along with Rs 10 lakh for non-pecuniary damages.
The ministry noted that the compensation will be paid in a time-bound manner through bank accounts of affected persons by Johnson and Johnson.
