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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 ...
On August 24, 2010, DePuy recalled all ASR hip implant systems sold since 2003. The 2010 DePuy Hip Recall was issued after research released by the National Joint Registry (NJR) found high rates of hip replacement failure for the ASR XL Acetabular and ASR Hip Resurfacing systems. Another study noted the high rate of failure in patients who ...
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 ...
Though Veitch put in the work to keep Chariot running smoothly, she also smartly bought parts with lifetime guarantees. She once paid $13 for a 6,000-mile checkup thanks to these guarantees.
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 ...
An Indian company that recently recalled eyedrops sold in the U.S. had a host of sanitation and manufacturing problems, including barefoot workers, cracked floors and altered records, U.S. health ...
the Government’s recent investigations of several manufacturers of hip and knee surgical implants offer some insight. In 2005, the orthopedic device market for hips and knees witnessed domestic sales in excess of $5.1 billion and worldwide sales of more than $9.4 billion. We found that during the years 2002 through 2006, four manufacturers (which
June 19, 2024 at 10:52 PM. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent a warning letter to Dollar Tree, Inc. last week after an investigation revealed the company failed to remove a children ...