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DePuy identified reasons for the failure of the hip replacement system as component loosening, component malalignment, infection, fracture of the bone, dislocation, metal sensitivity and pain. Additional complications from the hip replacement system may include increased metal ion levels in the blood, bone staining, necrosis, swelling, nerve ...
The other product, the Corail Hip System, was cleared, the FDA says, and indicated for cementless use only. But the company marketed the hip replacement for two unapproved uses, as mentioned in ...
Metallosis. Metallosis is the medical condition involving deposition and build-up of metal debris in the soft tissues of the body. [1] Metallosis has been known to occur when metallic components in medical implants, specifically joint replacements, abrade against one another. [1] Metallosis has also been observed in some patients either ...
Between its massive over-the-counter children's medicines recall back in 2010 to its recent headache-inducing hip implant recalls, J&J. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium ...
Hip resurfacing has been developed as a surgical alternative to total hip replacement (THR). The procedure consists of placing a cap (usually made of cobalt-chrome metal), which is hollow and shaped like a mushroom, over the head of the femur while a matching metal cup (similar to what is used with a THR) is placed in the acetabulum (pelvis socket), replacing the articulating surfaces of the ...
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Orthopedic implant example seen with X-ray An orthopedic implant is a medical device manufactured to replace a missing joint or bone, or to support a damaged bone. [1] The medical implant is mainly fabricated using stainless steel and titanium alloys for strength and the plastic coating that is done on it acts as an artificial cartilage . [2]
There were smaller recalls along the way, as well as a wide recall of the company's 1 Day Acuvue TruEye contact lenses in Japan, a recall of the company's cancer drug Velcade and a hip implant recall.