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The 2010 DePuy Hip Replacement Recall was instituted when DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., a division of Johnson & Johnson, recalled its ASR XL Acetabular metal-on-metal hip replacement system on August 24, 2010. [1] [2]
DePuy Synthes is a franchise of Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices that develops and markets products for joint reconstruction and spine surgery. It was founded in 1895 and acquired Synthes in 2012, and is involved in several lawsuits over faulty hip implants.
Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace the hip joint with a prosthetic implant, usually to relieve arthritis pain or fractures. Learn about the different types of hip replacement, the medical indications, the common risks and complications, and the costs and outcomes of the surgery.
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Metallosis is a medical condition caused by metal particles from implants or dental devices accumulating in the body. It can lead to pain, inflammation, bone loss, and metal toxicity. Learn about the symptoms, causes, complications, and treatments of metallosis.
Hip resurfacing is a procedure that replaces the articulating surfaces of the hip joint with metal caps and cups, preserving more bone than total hip replacement (THR). Learn about the uses, advantages, disadvantages, and techniques of hip resurfacing, as well as the FDA advisory and the Australian data.
Dec. 25—One of the country's largest faith-based medical cost-sharing groups has filed a lawsuit saying the state is violating its religious rights by attempting to prevent such entities from ...
Many of these cases have lead to class action lawsuits and proceedings by the Federal Trade Commision (FTC), resulting in a number of settlements worth millions — or even billions — of dollars ...