Hip Implant Recall -Metal on Metal

According to a New York Times article, the volume of complaints regarding failed hip replacements may prove the metal on metal hips to be the largest and most costly medical device implant recall since Medtronic's recall in 2007.  Many surgeons have stopped using metal on metal implants.  But for many this comes too little too late.  One metal on metal hip replacement recipient who was experiencing inflammation and pain, had her hip implant devices removed but it was too late.  The metal debris had already caused such extensive tissue damage that she now ambulates with the assistance of a brace. 

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Hip Implant Recall Amid fear of Dementia, Heart Failure and Hearing Loss

The DePuy metal on metal hip implant can result in microscopic metal particles being released into your blood stream resulting in metal deposits in your tissue. This can result in dementia, heart failure and/or hearing loss. If you have a DePuy ASR implant it is important to have your blood checked for chromium and cobalt metals.

DePuy Hip Implant Recall

The DePuy ASR device is a metal on metal hip implant.  As metal on metal  implants wear, they can cause large amounts of microscopic metallic debris. These metal particles can irritate the tissue and bone causing a severe inflammatory response, causing muscles and other soft tissues to be damaged.  A large number of these devices, require replacement of the device soon after implant.  Whereas, the normal life expectancy of most artificial hips is 15 years or more.

DePuy Hip Replacement Recall

DePuy ASR Hip replacement