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May 13, 2012 : The Four Most Common Complications Which Lead to Greater Risk of Unsuccessful Revision
Artificial hip replacements have become increasingly common, yet as people begin to live longer, it is inevitable that these artificial joints will fail, wear out, or cause health complications. Should any of these issues arise a hip revision surgery will become necessary to replace the failing joint.
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May 12, 2012 : A Study of Metal-On-Metal Hip Replacement Implants: Part Two: Cobalt Poisoning Examined
Cobalt poisoning as a result of industrial exposure or medical treatment is fairly well known, however those who were fitted with a metal-on-metal hip implant were not expecting to be subjected to dangerous levels of cobalt. Cobalt poisoning can lead to ringing in the ears, dizziness, deafness, blindness or atrophy of the optic nerve, severe headaches.
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May 11, 2012 : A Study of Metal-On-Metal Hip Replacement Implants: Part One: What is Cobalt and how is it Used?
Unfortunately, a large number of metal-on-metal hip replacement implants have had negative outcomes, from relatively minor to very severe. Tissue damage due to metallosis from the cobalt used in the hip implants can severely compromise any subsequent recommended revision surgery.
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May 09, 2012 : The Exact Problem with the ASR—Why is it Failing
While DePuy Orthopedics originally stated they were phasing out the ASR artificial hip implant due to slow sales, months later they warned doctors that the ASR implant seems to have a higher than normal failure rate which occurred soon after surgery in many patients. These actions occurred after more than two years of negative reports about the ASR implant which led to questions as to why the company didn’t halt sales earlier.
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May 06, 2012 : What Should I Do if I Have an ASR Hip Implant?
The ASR hip implant made by DePuy suffered considerable troubles after its initial introduction for use in conventional hip replacement surgeries in 2005. The FDA did not require DePuy to subject its ASR implant to clinical trials, considering it substantially the same as previously approved implants.
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March 31, 2012 : DePuy Litigation: Statute of Limitations Depuy Lawsuits
In August of 2010 DePuy Orthopedics, Inc. recalled two of its most popular hip replacement systems—the ASR XL Acetabular and the ASR Hip Resurfacing System. The recall came on the heels of a study which indicated the five-year failure rate of these products was as high as one in every eight patients.
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March 31, 2012 : DePuy Litigation: Statute of Limitations Depuy Lawsuits
In August of 2010 DePuy Orthopedics, Inc. recalled two of its most popular hip replacement systems—the ASR XL Acetabular and the ASR Hip Resurfacing System. The recall came on the heels of a study which indicated the five-year failure rate of these products was as high as one in every eight patients.
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March 14, 2012 : Reviewing the Safety of Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants
According to a recent BBC Newsnight investigation, literally hundreds upon thousands of patients across the globe may have been exposed to potentially toxic substances following the implantation of metal-on-metal hip implants.
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March 14, 2012 : Reviewing the Safety of Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants
According to a recent BBC Newsnight investigation, literally hundreds upon thousands of patients across the globe may have been exposed to potentially toxic substances following the implantation of metal-on-metal hip implants.
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March 05, 2012 : Transvaginal Mesh Discussions Part 4: Revision Surgery
The degree of your symptoms and whether or not the mesh has eroded into the vaginal walls or another surrounding organ will likely determine whether you are a candidate for revision surgery. It is important that you discuss your options thoroughly with your physician before deciding to undergo revision surgery to correct the problems caused by your transvaginal mesh implant.
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March 05, 2012 : Transvaginal Mesh Discussions Part 4: Revision Surgery
The degree of your symptoms and whether or not the mesh has eroded into the vaginal walls or another surrounding organ will likely determine whether you are a candidate for revision surgery. It is important that you discuss your options thoroughly with your physician before deciding to undergo revision surgery to correct the problems caused by your transvaginal mesh implant.
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March 04, 2012 : Transvaginal Mesh Discussions Part 3: Problems and Warnings
Once the mesh is implanted in the body, it can move around leading to potentially serious injuries in the form of nearby organ punctures or frayed edges of the mesh eating into surrounding tissues. Some women have become septic as a result of the mesh implant, such severe infections, when not treated immediately, can lead to death in some cases.
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March 04, 2012 : Transvaginal Mesh Discussions Part 3: Problems and Warnings
Once the mesh is implanted in the body, it can move around leading to potentially serious injuries in the form of nearby organ punctures or frayed edges of the mesh eating into surrounding tissues. Some women have become septic as a result of the mesh implant, such severe infections, when not treated immediately, can lead to death in some cases.
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March 01, 2012 : Transvaginal Mesh Discussions Part 2: Definitions and Descriptions
Although mesh was originally used in hernia repairs as far back as the 1950’s, it was not until the 1970’s that gynecologists began implanting this metallic or polymeric screen to reinforce and support weakened muscle and tissue and treat pelvic organ prolapse.
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March 01, 2012 : Transvaginal Mesh Discussions Part 2: Definitions and Descriptions
Although mesh was originally used in hernia repairs as far back as the 1950’s, it was not until the 1970’s that gynecologists began implanting this metallic or polymeric screen to reinforce and support weakened muscle and tissue and treat pelvic organ prolapse.
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February 29, 2012 : Transvaginal Mesh Discussions Part 1: Medical Conditions Which Precipitate the Use of Transvaginal Mesh
Pelvic organ prolapse happens when an organ in the pelvic area drops or prolapses from its normal position and pushes against the walls of the vagina or other organs. Especially in cases where the muscles which hold the pelvic organs in place become weak or stretched from childbirth or surgery, pelvic organ prolapse can occur.
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February 29, 2012 : Transvaginal Mesh Discussions Part 1: Medical Conditions Which Precipitate the Use of Transvaginal Mesh
Pelvic organ prolapse happens when an organ in the pelvic area drops or prolapses from its normal position and pushes against the walls of the vagina or other organs. Especially in cases where the muscles which hold the pelvic organs in place become weak or stretched from childbirth or surgery, pelvic organ prolapse can occur.
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February 05, 2012 : Recall of Artificial Hip Causes Johnson & Johnson 2012 Earnings Forecast to Dip
The pharmaceutical giant, Johnson & Johnson, has been given a 2012 earnings forecast which is below the previous estimates present by financial analysts due to the number of DePuy hip replacements which were recalled. In fact, recent reports state Johnson & Johnson takes $3 billion charge for hip recall.
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February 05, 2012 : Recall of Artificial Hip Causes Johnson & Johnson 2012 Earnings Forecast to Dip
The pharmaceutical giant, Johnson & Johnson, has been given a 2012 earnings forecast which is below the previous estimates present by financial analysts due to the number of DePuy hip replacements which were recalled. In fact, recent reports state Johnson & Johnson takes $3 billion charge for hip recall.
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February 05, 2012 : Recall of Artificial Hip Causes Johnson & Johnson 2012 Earnings Forecast to Dip
The pharmaceutical giant, Johnson & Johnson, has been given a 2012 earnings forecast which is below the previous estimates present by financial analysts due to the number of DePuy hip replacements which were recalled. In fact, recent reports state Johnson & Johnson takes $3 billion charge for hip recall.
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February 04, 2012 : Taking Charge: A Blueprint for DePuy Hip Implant Recipients to Follow for Successful Recovery
While the FDA began receiving complaints regarding the failure of hip replacement devices manufactured by DePuy Orthopedics (a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson) for some time, there was not a DePuy hip extensive recall on the device until August of 2010.
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February 04, 2012 : Taking Charge: A Blueprint for DePuy Hip Implant Recipients to Follow for Successful Recovery
While the FDA began receiving complaints regarding the failure of hip replacement devices manufactured by DePuy Orthopedics (a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson) for some time, there was not a DePuy hip extensive recall on the device until August of 2010.
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February 04, 2012 : Taking Charge: A Blueprint for DePuy Hip Implant Recipients to Follow for Successful Recovery
While the FDA began receiving complaints regarding the failure of hip replacement devices manufactured by DePuy Orthopedics (a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson) for some time, there was not a DePuy hip extensive recall on the device until August of 2010.
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February 03, 2012 : “Hip” Definitions: A Discussion of Medical Terms Every DePuy Hip Implant Recipient Should Know
July of 2003 saw the worldwide introduction of the metal-on-metal hip replacement by DePuy, although these devices were not used for hip replacement surgeries in the United States until 2005.
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February 03, 2012 : “Hip” Definitions: A Discussion of Medical Terms Every DePuy Hip Implant Recipient Should Know
July of 2003 saw the worldwide introduction of the metal-on-metal hip replacement by DePuy, although these devices were not used for hip replacement surgeries in the United States until 2005.
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February 03, 2012 : “Hip” Definitions: A Discussion of Medical Terms Every DePuy Hip Implant Recipient Should Know
July of 2003 saw the worldwide introduction of the metal-on-metal hip replacement by DePuy, although these devices were not used for hip replacement surgeries in the United States until 2005.
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February 02, 2012 : Johnson & Johnson Takes $3 Billion Dollar Fourth Quarter Charge
Johnson & Johnson, the parent company of DePuy Orthopedics recently took a fourth quarter charge of over $3 billion dollars related primarily to their voluntary recall artificial hip implants—the DePuy ASR Acetabular System and the ASR Hip Resurfacing System.
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February 02, 2012 : Johnson & Johnson Takes $3 Billion Dollar Fourth Quarter Charge
Johnson & Johnson, the parent company of DePuy Orthopedics recently took a fourth quarter charge of over $3 billion dollars related primarily to their voluntary recall artificial hip implants—the DePuy ASR Acetabular System and the ASR Hip Resurfacing System.
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February 02, 2012 : Johnson & Johnson Takes $3 Billion Dollar Fourth Quarter Charge
Johnson & Johnson, the parent company of DePuy Orthopedics recently took a fourth quarter charge of over $3 billion dollars related primarily to their voluntary recall artificial hip implants—the DePuy ASR Acetabular System and the ASR Hip Resurfacing System.
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February 01, 2012 : Things You Should Know About Johnson & Johnson’s and DePuy Orthopedics’ Attempts to Help Hip Implant Recipients
DePuy hip implants were used widely throughout the world, beginning in 2003, and in the United States from 2005. Although concerns were raised regarding the safety of these hip implant devices, a recall by DePuy was not issued until August of 2010 when DePuy received data from the National Joint Registry showing the five year revision rate for the ASR hip replacement system was approximately 12-13%.
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February 01, 2012 : Things You Should Know About Johnson & Johnson’s and DePuy Orthopedics’ Attempts to Help Hip Implant Recipients
DePuy hip implants were used widely throughout the world, beginning in 2003, and in the United States from 2005. Although concerns were raised regarding the safety of these hip implant devices, a recall by DePuy was not issued until August of 2010 when DePuy received data from the National Joint Registry showing the five year revision rate for the ASR hip replacement system was approximately 12-13%.
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February 01, 2012 : Things You Should Know About Johnson & Johnson’s and DePuy Orthopedics’ Attempts to Help Hip Implant Recipients
DePuy hip implants were used widely throughout the world, beginning in 2003, and in the United States from 2005. Although concerns were raised regarding the safety of these hip implant devices, a recall by DePuy was not issued until August of 2010 when DePuy received data from the National Joint Registry showing the five year revision rate for the ASR hip replacement system was approximately 12-13%.
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January 30, 2012 : New Updates for DePuy Hip Implant Victims
On January 23, 2012, the DePuy ASR Litigation Status Conference in West Palm Beach, Florida was held before Judge David Katz. Judge Katz is the United States Federal District Judge assigned by the Multi District Litigation panel of judges to hear all pretrial matters in any DePuy ASR cases filed in federal court. Judge Katz met with the Executive Committee of the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee for about an hour privately before he met with all attorneys in open court.
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January 30, 2012 : New Updates for DePuy Hip Implant Victims
On January 23, 2012, the DePuy ASR Litigation Status Conference in West Palm Beach, Florida was held before Judge David Katz. Judge Katz is the United States Federal District Judge assigned by the Multi District Litigation panel of judges to hear all pretrial matters in any DePuy ASR cases filed in federal court. Judge Katz met with the Executive Committee of the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee for about an hour privately before he met with all attorneys in open court.
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January 30, 2012 : New Updates for DePuy Hip Implant Victims
On January 23, 2012, the DePuy ASR Litigation Status Conference in West Palm Beach, Florida was held before Judge David Katz. Judge Katz is the United States Federal District Judge assigned by the Multi District Litigation panel of judges to hear all pretrial matters in any DePuy ASR cases filed in federal court. Judge Katz met with the Executive Committee of the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee for about an hour privately before he met with all attorneys in open court.
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November 26, 2011 : Under Fire: Transvaginal Mesh Manufacturers Defend Device amid Stern Criticism
Recent FDA warnings regarding the controversial transvaginal mesh implant have resulted in a staunch defense of the device and its safety by the mesh manufacturers. Although the FDA has talked of reclassifying the mesh implant from a Class II to a Class III, requiring much more stringent clinical testing as well as human trials, Boston Scientific, one of the makers of the mesh is strongly urging against that potential change.
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November 26, 2011 : Under Fire: Transvaginal Mesh Manufacturers Defend Device amid Stern Criticism
Recent FDA warnings regarding the controversial transvaginal mesh implant have resulted in a staunch defense of the device and its safety by the mesh manufacturers. Although the FDA has talked of reclassifying the mesh implant from a Class II to a Class III, requiring much more stringent clinical testing as well as human trials, Boston Scientific, one of the makers of the mesh is strongly urging against that potential change.
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November 25, 2011 : Transvaginal Mesh: The Types of Surgeries Which Use this Controversial Device
As more information comes to light regarding the potential safety issues of the transvaginal mesh implants, women across the nation have more questions regarding the device. The FDA has yet to make a final determination on how mesh devices will be approved in the future and whether the current manufacturers will be subject to more rigorous scrutiny regarding the mesh device.
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November 25, 2011 : Transvaginal Mesh: The Types of Surgeries Which Use this Controversial Device
As more information comes to light regarding the potential safety issues of the transvaginal mesh implants, women across the nation have more questions regarding the device. The FDA has yet to make a final determination on how mesh devices will be approved in the future and whether the current manufacturers will be subject to more rigorous scrutiny regarding the mesh device.
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November 24, 2011 : Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits: What You Need to Know
If you are a woman who has had a surgery in the past for stress urinary incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse, and you think your surgeon might have used a mesh implant during that surgery, you need to know the facts surrounding the mesh products.
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November 24, 2011 : Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits: What You Need to Know
If you are a woman who has had a surgery in the past for stress urinary incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse, and you think your surgeon might have used a mesh implant during that surgery, you need to know the facts surrounding the mesh products.
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November 23, 2011 : Transvaginal Mesh: Is an FDA Recall on the Horizon?
Even though some consumer advocate groups—such as Public Citizen—have called for the FDA to ban the marketing of transvaginal mesh for use in surgeries such as the repair of pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence as yet there has been no definitive conclusions reached as to whether the use of mesh should be permanently discontinued.
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November 23, 2011 : Transvaginal Mesh: Is an FDA Recall on the Horizon?
Even though some consumer advocate groups—such as Public Citizen—have called for the FDA to ban the marketing of transvaginal mesh for use in surgeries such as the repair of pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence as yet there has been no definitive conclusions reached as to whether the use of mesh should be permanently discontinued.
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November 22, 2011 : Transvaginal Mesh Complications and Corrective Procedures: The Long Road to Recovery
In the past few years more and more women are coming forward to report complications—some of them quite severe—which resulted from surgeries involving the use of transvaginal mesh implants. Mesh has been implemented in surgeries as far back as the 1950’s, when it was used in hernia repair over the more traditional suture repair, with excellent results. In fact, when the mesh procedure was used there was a significantly lower recurrence of the hernias.
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November 22, 2011 : Transvaginal Mesh Complications and Corrective Procedures: The Long Road to Recovery
In the past few years more and more women are coming forward to report complications—some of them quite severe—which resulted from surgeries involving the use of transvaginal mesh implants. Mesh has been implemented in surgeries as far back as the 1950’s, when it was used in hernia repair over the more traditional suture repair, with excellent results. In fact, when the mesh procedure was used there was a significantly lower recurrence of the hernias.
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November 21, 2011 : Transvaginal Mesh: Are There Safer Alternatives?
In light of the recent lawsuits filed against manufacturers of transvaginal mesh implants, many are wondering whether a safer alternative to using the potentially risky mesh exists. Mesh has been used since the 1950’s, primarily for hernia surgeries which are performed abdominally. Surgeons began expanding the use of the mesh to include surgeries on women for pelvic organ prolapse or stress incontinence.
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November 21, 2011 : Transvaginal Mesh: Are There Safer Alternatives?
In light of the recent lawsuits filed against manufacturers of transvaginal mesh implants, many are wondering whether a safer alternative to using the potentially risky mesh exists. Mesh has been used since the 1950’s, primarily for hernia surgeries which are performed abdominally. Surgeons began expanding the use of the mesh to include surgeries on women for pelvic organ prolapse or stress incontinence.
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November 20, 2011 : Does Age Play a Role in Transvaginal Patch Complications?
In light of the many adverse events seen among women who have undergone transvaginal mesh surgeries in the past few years, the FDA is considering more stringent controls over approval of the device. Surgeons currently perform as many as 300,000 pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence surgeries every year, a large portion of those using mesh in the procedure.
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November 20, 2011 : Does Age Play a Role in Transvaginal Patch Complications?
In light of the many adverse events seen among women who have undergone transvaginal mesh surgeries in the past few years, the FDA is considering more stringent controls over approval of the device. Surgeons currently perform as many as 300,000 pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence surgeries every year, a large portion of those using mesh in the procedure.
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November 19, 2011 : Transvaginal Mesh: A Brief History of the Problematic Implant
While the past three years have brought an influx of complications and problems related to the transvaginal mesh implant, the device has actually been in use for over half a century. Surgical mesh made of metallic or polymer screens was developed for use in abdominal hernia surgeries in the 1950’s, however gynecologists soon saw the advantages of using the mesh in the surgical repair of stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.
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November 19, 2011 : Transvaginal Mesh: A Brief History of the Problematic Implant
While the past three years have brought an influx of complications and problems related to the transvaginal mesh implant, the device has actually been in use for over half a century. Surgical mesh made of metallic or polymer screens was developed for use in abdominal hernia surgeries in the 1950’s, however gynecologists soon saw the advantages of using the mesh in the surgical repair of stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.
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November 18, 2011 : Transvaginal Mesh and the FDA: How the Food and Drug Administration
Mesh has been widely used in a variety of surgeries since the 1950’s, and was originally approved for use in abdominal hernia surgery. Surgeons began altering the size and shape of the mesh devices, using them in women’s surgeries for pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence. It was not until 1996 that the mesh was approved specifically for SUI surgeries and 2002 when it was approved for POP surgeries.
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November 18, 2011 : Transvaginal Mesh and the FDA: How the Food and Drug Administration
Mesh has been widely used in a variety of surgeries since the 1950’s, and was originally approved for use in abdominal hernia surgery. Surgeons began altering the size and shape of the mesh devices, using them in women’s surgeries for pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence. It was not until 1996 that the mesh was approved specifically for SUI surgeries and 2002 when it was approved for POP surgeries.
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September 12, 2011 : Hip Replacement Implant Complaints on the Rise
Hip replacement is a common orthopedic surgical procedure performed to relieve pain and restore mobility to a damaged hip joint, typically for patients with arthritis or a hip injury. Diseased or damaged portions of the hip ball and socket joint are replaced by prostheses made of metal, ceramic, plastic, or combinations of these materials.
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September 12, 2011 : Hip Replacement Implant Complaints on the Rise
Hip replacement is a common orthopedic surgical procedure performed to relieve pain and restore mobility to a damaged hip joint, typically for patients with arthritis or a hip injury. Diseased or damaged portions of the hip ball and socket joint are replaced by prostheses made of metal, ceramic, plastic, or combinations of these materials.
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May 18, 2011 : What Does the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Letter to Hip Makers Mean?
The U.S. FDA ordered 21 manufacturers to collect information from patients in a recent letter to hip manufacturers. Click here for report. The three-page letter demands blood tests and other studies within thirty days.
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May 17, 2011 : Will New FDA Orders Lead to a Recall of All Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the governmental organization that protects public health, entered the battlefield with the Johnson & Johnson's DePuy recall and ordered 21 manufacturers to collect information from patients - including blood tests for metallic ions.
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May 12, 2011 : New Data From Britain About DePuy ASR Acetabular Hip Replacement Devices
Johnson & Johnson claimed the failure rate was 13% when it recalled the DePuy product in 2010, according to its press release. Johnson & Johnson started using the device in the United States in 2005 and based its failure rate on five years of research.
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February 11, 2011 : Intraoperative Findings
Things you may see in the surgeon’s operative report
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January 31, 2011 : Cobalt Poisoning: DePuy ASR Hip Implants Are a Serious Risk.
If you go to a doctor and get a blood test, the amount of metal (including cobalt) in your bloodstream will be calculated in micrograms per deciliter. A healthy person has approximately 0.019 micrograms per deciliter - about one microgram for their entire body.
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January 30, 2011 : Combating Chromium and Cobalt Blood Toxicity After An ASR Hip Replacement.
If you are one of more than 93,000 people worldwide affected by the recent recall of DuPuy, Inc.’s ASR Hip Replacement System, you may be in more danger than you realize.
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January 29, 2011 : Patients With Defective DePuy ASR Hip Implants Should Consider The ARP Wave
In the wake of DePuy Orthopedics, Inc.’s recall of defective ASR hip implant devices, patients and their physicians have been searching for ways to mediate the potential health risks involved. With complications ranging from dislocation of the implant components and bone fractures at the hip, to metal poisoning, or metallosis, finding an accessible, effective treatment is imperative.
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January 20, 2011 : Bone deterioration is associated with disease; soon, it may also be linked to the DePuy ASR XL Acetabular System. And for good reason.
As we try to describe the reasons the DePuy ASR XL Acetabular System present such a danger to your health, we occasionally use terms you may be only vaguely familiar with. This is an ongoing series of articles on the medical terms related to the DePuy hip recall and hip revision surgeries.
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January 19, 2011 : Glossary of Medical Terms Related to the DePuy ASR Acetabular System.
When you receive a hip implant, your doctor does his or her best to give you all the information you need to make an informed decision. However, it's unlikely that you will ever be as informed as your doctor is on any medical issue, no matter how relevant to your health.
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January 10, 2011 : Prominent Surgeons Call For Recall of Zimmer Inc. NexGen CR-Flex Knee Replacement
Since 2003, more than 150,000 Zimmer NexGen CR-Flex knee implants have been sold, and an unprecedented number of patients who received the artificial knee system have experienced loosening, pain and other severe complications.
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January 01, 2011 : DePuy offers to remove ASR XL Acetabular System - in exchange for waiving your right to compensation.
If you received an ASR XL Acetabular System, your doctor has probably already informed you that DePuy is offering to pay for hip revision surgery.
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December 21, 2010 : Chromium Poisoning Just as Dangerous as Cobalt Poisoning.
Early this year, DePuy issued their recall for the ASR XL Acetabular System sold in the United States. Doctors began recommending revision surgery to those of their patients who reported pain or an overall failure of the DePuy hip implant.
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December 19, 2010 : What is Metallosis?
Metallosis occurs when metallic debris builds up in the periprosthetic soft tissues. In the case of the DePuy ASR Acetabular system, the two parts of the hip implant abraded against one another, creating friction and releasing metallic ions of cobalt and chromium into the body.
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December 16, 2010 : As recall after recall appears in the news, it becomes clear Johnson & Johnson cares more about sales than safety.
Johnson & Johnson's slogans over the years have assured consumers, particularly mothers, that their products are - above all else - safe.
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December 15, 2010 : Cobalt and Chromium Blood Toxicity in Hip Replacement Patients?
DePuy hip replacement recall by DePuy Orthopedics, Inc.’s metal-on-metal hip replacement system sent shockwaves through the international medical community. Given the fact that these devices have gained great popularity in recent years among orthopedic surgeons and patients alike, reports that the ASR XL Acetabular System and ASR Hip Resurfacing System were prone to early failure were met with great fear and unease.
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December 10, 2010 : Why DePuy Hip Recall Wont Be a Class Action Lawsuit.
Historically, class action lawsuits are the stuff that give lawyers a bad name. The senior partner at our firm, Andrew Sullo, likes to say that class action lawyers represent people who don't know they've been harmed.
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December 09, 2010 : For DePuy plaintiffs - and our legal team - Ohio is the place to be.
Two weeks ago, the U.S. Panel on Multidistrict Litigation conducted a hearing to discuss where the DePuy Hip Implant MDL should be placed. Today, the Panel announced that the litigation will take place in the Northern District of Ohio.
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December 08, 2010 : We've got several good reasons why you shouldn't do anything of the kind.
After DePuy issued its recall notice, it sent a letter to the surgeons who had conducted hip replacement surgeries using the ASR XL Acetabular System. In part, the letter informed the surgeons that DePuy was offering to pay for their patients' hip revision surgery.
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December 07, 2010 : How Soon enough to save thousands of people from revision surgery and severe medical consequences.
When DePuy issued its recall of the ASR XL Acetabular System and the ASR Hip Resurfacing System, it claimed to be doing so because the revision rates were higher than normal.
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December 02, 2010 : DePuy ASR Hip Implants To Blame For Metal Poisoning, Metallosis and Other Long Term Health Effects.
If you have undergone hip replacement surgery and are experiencing any amount of pain as a result, you may be in more danger than you realize. Recent findings concerning certain types of metal-on-metal hip implant devices show that they are prone to early system failure and may even cause metal poisoning, or metallosis, which is a reaction to the metal debris that is shed when components of the device rub together.
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November 19, 2010 : Becoming part of a mass action lawsuit over the DePuy hip implant gives you an edge that going solo can't afford.
Many different law firms are suing DePuy Orthopaedics over the faulty ASR XL Acetabular System. In a personal, vulnerable situation like this hip implant case, it can be difficult to assess the situation and make the right legal decision for you.
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November 17, 2010 : Women have a disproportionally larger number of problems with hip implant surgery than men do. Especially with the ASR XL Acetabular System.
Several news sources, among them the New York Times, have already commented on the mounting data that more women than men are reporting problems with the ASR XL Acetabular System.
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November 16, 2010 : How the ASR XL Acetabular System Causes Bone Deterioration...And what it means for your future hip revision surgeries.
When DePuy issued their hip recall, they offered to pay for the revision surgery needed to replace the faulty hip with a new implant.
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November 15, 2010 : DePuy Orthopedics, Inc_ ASR Hip Implants Linked to MetallosisHow
DePuy Orthopedics, Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, announced it is voluntarily recalling two types of hip implants due to high early failure rates.
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November 14, 2010 : Many patients who received a DePuy hip implant have suffered heavy metal poisoning. But what does that really mean?
As we try to describe the reasons the DePuy ASR XL Acetabular System present such a danger to your health, we occasionally use terms you may be only vaguely familiar with. This is an ongoing series of articles on the medical terms related to the DePuy hip recall and hip revision surgeries.
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November 11, 2010 : Could the DePuy ASR™ XL Acetabular System recall have been avoided? Looks like it.
In August 2005, the FDA approved an application for the DePuy ASRTM XL Acetabular System, allowing DePuy to market the new, metal-on-metal system to patients needing total hip replacement surgery.
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November 09, 2010 : Choosing a good lawyer isn't as difficult as you might imagine; it's just a matter of asking the right questions.
With so many lawyers out there, how should you go about finding a good one? How can you tell a strong lawyer from a weak one? You need solid legal advice, and you want the right attorney. Do not, we repeat, DO NOT just open the phone book, close your eyes, and point to a name.
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November 05, 2010 : How the ASR XL Acetabular System Became "Substantially Equivalent"
A 30-year-old man needs a hip replacement. His surgeon recommends a DePuy ASR XL Acetabular system because its metal-on-metal design is more durable and allows for a more active life. Following the doctor's recommendations, the young man gets the DePuy hip implant.
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November 04, 2010 : How the ASR XL Acetabular System Causes Metallosis
Johnson & Johnson has announced that its subsidiary company DePuy issued a voluntarily recall of their ASR hip implant due to a number of patients who required a second hip replacement procedure, called a revision surgery.
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November 02, 2010 : The DePuy ASR XL Acetabular hip replacement system was FDA approved - which might be more cause for worry than relief.
It is the fond belief of many Americans that FDA approval is a ringing endorsement of a product's safety, a guarantee that the device has been tested and re-tested by professionals who are presumably trained to put the device through all kinds of rigor.
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January 01, 2010 : Hip Implant Failure
In late August 2010, DePuy Orthopedics, Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, announced a voluntary recall of two of its metal-on-metal hip replacement devices — the ASR Hip Resurfacing System and the ASR XL Acetabular System.
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September 12, 2011 : Hip Replacement Implant Complaints on the Rise
Hip replacement is a common orthopedic surgical procedure performed to relieve pain and restore mobility to a damaged hip joint, typically for patients with arthritis or a hip injury. Diseased or damaged portions of the hip ball and socket joint are replaced by prostheses made of metal, ceramic, plastic, or combinations of these materials.
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May 18, 2011 : What Does the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Letter to Hip Makers Mean?
The U.S. FDA ordered 21 manufacturers to collect information from patients in a recent letter to hip manufacturers. Click here for report. The three-page letter demands blood tests and other studies within thirty days.
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May 17, 2011 : Will New FDA Orders Lead to a Recall of All Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the governmental organization that protects public health, entered the battlefield with the Johnson & Johnson's DePuy recall and ordered 21 manufacturers to collect information from patients - including blood tests for metallic ions.
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May 12, 2011 : New Data From Britain About DePuy ASR Acetabular Hip Replacement Devices
Johnson & Johnson claimed the failure rate was 13% when it recalled the DePuy product in 2010, according to its press release. Johnson & Johnson started using the device in the United States in 2005 and based its failure rate on five years of research.
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February 11, 2011 : Intraoperative Findings
Things you may see in the surgeon’s operative report
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January 30, 2011 : Combating Chromium and Cobalt Blood Toxicity After An ASR Hip Replacement.
If you are one of more than 93,000 people worldwide affected by the recent recall of DuPuy, Inc.’s ASR Hip Replacement System, you may be in more danger than you realize.
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January 31, 2011 : Cobalt Poisoning: DePuy ASR Hip Implants Are a Serious Risk.
If you go to a doctor and get a blood test, the amount of metal (including cobalt) in your bloodstream will be calculated in micrograms per deciliter. A healthy person has approximately 0.019 micrograms per deciliter - about one microgram for their entire body.
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January 29, 2011 : Patients With Defective DePuy ASR Hip Implants Should Consider The ARP Wave
In the wake of DePuy Orthopedics, Inc.’s recall of defective ASR hip implant devices, patients and their physicians have been searching for ways to mediate the potential health risks involved. With complications ranging from dislocation of the implant components and bone fractures at the hip, to metal poisoning, or metallosis, finding an accessible, effective treatment is imperative.
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January 20, 2011 : Bone deterioration is associated with disease; soon, it may also be linked to the DePuy ASR XL Acetabular System. And for good reason.
As we try to describe the reasons the DePuy ASR XL Acetabular System present such a danger to your health, we occasionally use terms you may be only vaguely familiar with. This is an ongoing series of articles on the medical terms related to the DePuy hip recall and hip revision surgeries.
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January 19, 2011 : Glossary of Medical Terms Related to the DePuy ASR Acetabular System.
When you receive a hip implant, your doctor does his or her best to give you all the information you need to make an informed decision. However, it's unlikely that you will ever be as informed as your doctor is on any medical issue, no matter how relevant to your health.
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January 01, 2011 : DePuy offers to remove ASR XL Acetabular System - in exchange for waiving your right to compensation.
If you received an ASR XL Acetabular System, your doctor has probably already informed you that DePuy is offering to pay for hip revision surgery.
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January 01, 2010 : Hip Implant Failure
In late August 2010, DePuy Orthopedics, Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, announced a voluntary recall of two of its metal-on-metal hip replacement devices — the ASR Hip Resurfacing System and the ASR XL Acetabular System.
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December 21, 2010 : Chromium Poisoning Just as Dangerous as Cobalt Poisoning.
Early this year, DePuy issued their recall for the ASR XL Acetabular System sold in the United States. Doctors began recommending revision surgery to those of their patients who reported pain or an overall failure of the DePuy hip implant.
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December 19, 2010 : What is Metallosis?
Metallosis occurs when metallic debris builds up in the periprosthetic soft tissues. In the case of the DePuy ASR Acetabular system, the two parts of the hip implant abraded against one another, creating friction and releasing metallic ions of cobalt and chromium into the body.
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December 16, 2010 : As recall after recall appears in the news, it becomes clear Johnson & Johnson cares more about sales than safety.
Johnson & Johnson's slogans over the years have assured consumers, particularly mothers, that their products are - above all else - safe.
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December 15, 2010 : Cobalt and Chromium Blood Toxicity in Hip Replacement Patients?
DePuy hip replacement recall by DePuy Orthopedics, Inc.’s metal-on-metal hip replacement system sent shockwaves through the international medical community. Given the fact that these devices have gained great popularity in recent years among orthopedic surgeons and patients alike, reports that the ASR XL Acetabular System and ASR Hip Resurfacing System were prone to early failure were met with great fear and unease.
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December 10, 2010 : Why DePuy Hip Recall Wont Be a Class Action Lawsuit.
Historically, class action lawsuits are the stuff that give lawyers a bad name. The senior partner at our firm, Andrew Sullo, likes to say that class action lawyers represent people who don't know they've been harmed.
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December 09, 2010 : For DePuy plaintiffs - and our legal team - Ohio is the place to be.
Two weeks ago, the U.S. Panel on Multidistrict Litigation conducted a hearing to discuss where the DePuy Hip Implant MDL should be placed. Today, the Panel announced that the litigation will take place in the Northern District of Ohio.
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December 08, 2010 : We've got several good reasons why you shouldn't do anything of the kind.
After DePuy issued its recall notice, it sent a letter to the surgeons who had conducted hip replacement surgeries using the ASR XL Acetabular System. In part, the letter informed the surgeons that DePuy was offering to pay for their patients' hip revision surgery.
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December 07, 2010 : How Soon enough to save thousands of people from revision surgery and severe medical consequences.
When DePuy issued its recall of the ASR XL Acetabular System and the ASR Hip Resurfacing System, it claimed to be doing so because the revision rates were higher than normal.
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December 02, 2010 : DePuy ASR Hip Implants To Blame For Metal Poisoning, Metallosis and Other Long Term Health Effects.
If you have undergone hip replacement surgery and are experiencing any amount of pain as a result, you may be in more danger than you realize. Recent findings concerning certain types of metal-on-metal hip implant devices show that they are prone to early system failure and may even cause metal poisoning, or metallosis, which is a reaction to the metal debris that is shed when components of the device rub together.
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November 21, 2010 : The ASR Acetabular System falls far short of other total hip replacement systems. Here's how.
In a previous article we wrote on bone deterioration, we discussed how the bones of your hip are constructed and how a hip implant strives to mimic the qualities so that you can maintain a normal range of movement and a fairly active life....
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November 19, 2010 : Becoming part of a mass action lawsuit over the DePuy hip implant gives you an edge that going solo can't afford.
Many different law firms are suing DePuy Orthopaedics over the faulty ASR XL Acetabular System. In a personal, vulnerable situation like this hip implant case, it can be difficult to assess the situation and make the right legal decision for you.
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November 17, 2010 : Women have a disproportionally larger number of problems with hip implant surgery than men do. Especially with the ASR XL Acetabular System.
Several news sources, among them the New York Times, have already commented on the mounting data that more women than men are reporting problems with the ASR XL Acetabular System.
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November 14, 2010 : Many patients who received a DePuy hip implant have suffered heavy metal poisoning. But what does that really mean?
As we try to describe the reasons the DePuy ASR XL Acetabular System present such a danger to your health, we occasionally use terms you may be only vaguely familiar with. This is an ongoing series of articles on the medical terms related to the DePuy hip recall and hip revision surgeries.
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November 11, 2010 : Could the DePuy ASR™ XL Acetabular System recall have been avoided? Looks like it.
In August 2005, the FDA approved an application for the DePuy ASRTM XL Acetabular System, allowing DePuy to market the new, metal-on-metal system to patients needing total hip replacement surgery.
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November 10, 2010 : Too many ASR XL Acetabular Systems causing problems in first three years.
In 2003, DePuy released the ASRTM XL Acetabular System, a hip implant that was touted to last up to 20 years with a stronger, more durable metal-on-metal design. Approximately 93,000 people around the world weighed the risks of surgery against their current level of pain and discomfort and chose to receive a hip implant that they believed would give them 15 to 20 years of pain-free movement.
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November 09, 2010 : Choosing a good lawyer isn't as difficult as you might imagine; it's just a matter of asking the right questions.
With so many lawyers out there, how should you go about finding a good one? How can you tell a strong lawyer from a weak one? You need solid legal advice, and you want the right attorney. Do not, we repeat, DO NOT just open the phone book, close your eyes, and point to a name.
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November 16, 2010 : How the ASR XL Acetabular System Causes Bone Deterioration...And what it means for your future hip revision surgeries.
When DePuy issued their hip recall, they offered to pay for the revision surgery needed to replace the faulty hip with a new implant.
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November 15, 2010 : DePuy Orthopedics, Inc_ ASR Hip Implants Linked to MetallosisHow
DePuy Orthopedics, Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, announced it is voluntarily recalling two types of hip implants due to high early failure rates.
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November 04, 2010 : How the ASR XL Acetabular System Causes Metallosis
Johnson & Johnson has announced that its subsidiary company DePuy issued a voluntarily recall of their ASR hip implant due to a number of patients who required a second hip replacement procedure, called a revision surgery.
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November 05, 2010 : How the ASR XL Acetabular System Became "Substantially Equivalent"
A 30-year-old man needs a hip replacement. His surgeon recommends a DePuy ASR XL Acetabular system because its metal-on-metal design is more durable and allows for a more active life. Following the doctor's recommendations, the young man gets the DePuy hip implant.
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November 02, 2010 : The DePuy ASR XL Acetabular hip replacement system was FDA approved - which might be more cause for worry than relief.
It is the fond belief of many Americans that FDA approval is a ringing endorsement of a product's safety, a guarantee that the device has been tested and re-tested by professionals who are presumably trained to put the device through all kinds of rigor.
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