DePuy Hip Recall

DePuy Orthopaedics, a unit of Johnson & Johnson, issued a world-wide recall of hip replacement systems on August 26, 2010. The recall includes two products:

ASR™ Hip Resurfacing System (2005-2009)

ASR™ XL Acetabular System (2008-2009)

Data shows that DePuy hip system recipients are in need of a second hip replacement procedure at higher-than-expected rates. Replacement procedures are normally only required when an artificial joint causes pain or difficulty in walking. Per DePuy, there are approximately 93,000 of these devices implanted worldwide since they were introduced in July, 2003.

Click here to read the FDA letter

Warning signs that you may have a problem:

Unexplained hip pain

Hip failure

Pain in the thigh or groin area

Discomfort and pain when walking, standing or carrying objects

Pain rising from a seated position

Loosening of the implant

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