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Category Archives: Chrome Poisoning

Detailed briefing for FDA on the complications of CoCr arthroprosthetic Metallosis – Dr Stephen Tower

December 10, 2019

Attached is the detailed briefing notes (PDF) for Dr Towers recent presentation to the FDA. Tower briefing to Raj Rao191110

Judge halves $1 billion award in J&J hip implants case | Reuters

January 4, 2017

Judge halves $1 billion award in J&J hip implants caseThe logo of healthcare company Johnson & Johnson is seen in …

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Johnson & Johnson hit with another hip lawsuit following $1B payout | NJ.com

December 29, 2016

By Craig McCarthy | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Email the author | Follow on Twitter on December 28, 2016 …

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A win against DePuy in Ireland

December 1, 2016

Woman awarded €700,000 damages over hip implant High Court award is first made by a judge in a case over …

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Complications of Wear or Corrosion of Chrome-Cobalt Hip Implants

November 23, 2016

New video from Dr Steve Tower: Steve comments: Arthroplasty Cobalt Encephalopathy (ACE) is likely common and now we can “see” …

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Smith and Nephew BHR: Mr. Smith, his nephew, and the incident involving their missing BHR Modular Head

July 26, 2012

I have posted a few things around here and owe a debt of gratitude to Earl, as do we all. …

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Failing metal hip implants could be releasing toxic nanoparticles

July 14, 2012

Failing metal hip implants could be releasing toxic nanoparticles. Failing metal hip implants could be releasing toxic nanoparticles Scientists have …

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Lawsuit Alleges Bi-Lateral DePuy ASR Hip Implant Resulted in Elevated Chromium and Cobalt Levels, Need for Revision Surgery – Hip Implants – Zimbio

May 12, 2012

Lawsuit Alleges Bi-Lateral DePuy ASR Hip Implant Resulted in Elevated Chromium and Cobalt Levels, Need for Revision Surgery – Hip …

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Consumer Reports taps ire over bad medical devices

March 14, 2012

(Reuters) – Consumer Reports, the 76-year-old publication best known for its reviews of automobiles and refrigerators, is trying to galvanize …

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Karen’s Story – another S&N BHR disaster

March 13, 2012

Having read your piece about Dysplasia of the hip, I am thinking my story may go back 40 years! During …

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Michael’s BHR disaster – life in tatters – when will it stop!

March 3, 2012

I was a healthy 50 year old male, a carpenter by trade. I started getting severe groin and knee pain, …

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J&J DePuy – Hip Implant that U.S. Rejected Was Sold Overseas

February 16, 2012

Hip Implant U.S. Rejected Was Sold Overseas By BARRY MEIER Published: February 14, 2012 The health care products giant Johnson & …

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Health warning over Metal on Metal hip implants – Telegraph

January 29, 2012

Health warning over hip implants – Telegraph. Health warning over hip implants Tens of thousands of patients who received hip …

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The Power of the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing – NOT

January 21, 2012

Howard Sadwin – robbed of life Many of you will have read Howard Sadwin’s story and comments over the last …

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Prisoner in own home at 43 – Smith & Nephew BHR disaster – again (UK)

January 8, 2012

Hi, there have been many posts recently regarding Smith and Nephew and I would like you to share my story …

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JBJS | Prevalence of Pseudotumor in Asymptomatic Patients After Metal-on-Metal Hip Arthroplasty

December 9, 2011

  JBJS | Prevalence of Pseudotumor in Asymptomatic Patients After Metal-on-Metal Hip Arthroplasty. Prevalence of Pseudotumor in Asymptomatic Patients After …

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HSE faces probe on faulty implant response – irishhealth.com

November 17, 2011

HSE faces probe on faulty implant response – irishhealth.com. HSE faces probe on faulty implant response [Posted: Thu 17/11/2011 by …

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Australia – Thousands of patients fitted with faulty hip replacements

October 10, 2011

Thousands of patients fitted with faulty hip replacements Mark Metherell October 10, 2011 Sydney Morning Herald Painful … 2700 hip …

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DePuy Metal on Metal Hip Implant Lawsuit News – Hip replacement poisoning

September 23, 2011

DePuy Metal on Metal Hip Implant Lawsuit News  – Hip replacement poisoning Source: Ennis & Ennis, P.A. 09/20/2011 – Sandra …

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Why do surgeons avoid the obvious when patients complain???

August 27, 2011

My View: This story illustrates the need for a second opinion – something which is easier said than done at …

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DePuy Pinnacle Hip Replacement Lawyers Meeting With MDL Judge

August 10, 2011

DePuy Pinnacle Hip Replacement Lawyers Meeting With MDL Judge Published: August 9th, 2011 Source: AboutLawsuits.com Lawyers from throughout the United …

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How ‘Bout Smith & Nephew

August 4, 2011

How ‘Bout Smith & Nephew posted by Karen on 02 Aug 2011 at 6:34 pm All this data refers to …

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Did IOM Put the Final Nail in the Coffin of Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants?

August 4, 2011

Did IOM Put the Final Nail in the Coffin of Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants? Published: August 3, 2011—Shana Leonard Source: MPMN …

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New Chromium and Cobalt Test to Assist the Medical Community

August 4, 2011

August 03, 2011 10:07 AM Eastern Daylight Time NMS Labs Announces Its New Chromium and Cobalt Test to Assist the Medical …

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South Australia – DePuy Hip implant class action grows

August 1, 2011

Hip implant class action grows David Jean From The Advertiser August 01, 2011 12:00AM An orthopedic surgeon studies a patient’s …

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Sadwin Doesn’t buy the BHR Story …

July 29, 2011

Howard is currently sitting around minus a hip, lucky to be alive post BHR – little wonder… After reading article ” …

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Sadwin Raises More Questions – Will They Ever Be Answered?

July 25, 2011

Why don’t we hear more from those with defective Smith & Nephew Hips? Earl, you are right, are people afraid of speaking …

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Options for Hip Replacements – different materials

July 24, 2011

Advanced wear-reducing hip replacements What are some of the advanced wear-reducing materials available for revision hip surgery? OXINIUM◊ Oxidized Zirconium …

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Bruce Greenfield may be the last New Zealander implanted with a faulty hip joint

July 24, 2011

All pain, no gain for hip patients By Phil Taylor; 5:30 AM Saturday Jul 23, 2011; Source – New Zealand …

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Metal Ion Measurement as a Diagnostic Tool to Identify Problems with Metal-on-Metal Hip Resurfacing

July 23, 2011

Metal Ion Measurement as a Diagnostic Tool to Identify Problems with Metal-on-Metal Hip Resurfacing Interesting scientific paper – you can …

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Linda – Metallosis NHS Linda’s story (UK)

July 16, 2011

Linda – Metallosis NHS Linda’s story Source:  click here 21st June 2011 I was almost 55 at the time of …

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Metal-on-metal (MoM) hip implants have officially worn out their welcome…

July 15, 2011

Hip Checked By: Shana Leonard; Published: Tue, Jul 12, 2011 – 10:49 am It appears as though metal-on-metal (MoM) hip implants …

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Laredo, Texas area teacher/counselor files suit after DePuy hip implant fails

July 15, 2011

Recalled DePuy ASR Hip System Failure Leads to Lawsuit Filed by the Law Offices of John David Hart Laredo, Texas …

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Another Smith & Nephew Horror Story …

July 14, 2011

Here is another horror story shared with me recently – makes you think – what is going on…??? (identity removed) …

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DePuy ASR Hip Implant Litigation Expected to be Massive

July 12, 2011

DePuy ASR Hip Implant Litigation Expected to be Massive Date Published: Friday, July 8th, 2011 Source: Click here The floodgates …

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Patients are the cobblestones on the path to doctors profits

July 12, 2011

Patients are the cobblestones on the path to doctors profits (Earl Stevens, 2011) by Earl Stevens on Monday, 11 July …

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Sadwin Asks the Hard Questions of the Hip Replacement Companies

July 11, 2011

I had the privilege of getting some great questions from Howard last night and I thought that they, along with …

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Defective DePuy Hip Implant Poses Particular Risk for Women

July 10, 2011

Defective DePuy Hip Implant Poses Particular Risk for Women Date Published: Monday, January 3rd, 2011 Women who have received DePuy …

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DePuy Hip Implant Lawsuit Says Company Ignored Defects

July 10, 2011

DePuy Hip Implant Lawsuit Says Company Ignored Defects Date Published: Friday, January 14th, 2011 Five Chicago residents have filed a …

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DePuy ASR Hip Implant Failures Tied to Poor Design

July 10, 2011

DePuy ASR Hip Implant Failures Tied to Poor Design Date Published: Monday, January 24th, 2011 DePuy ASR Hip Implants, recalled …

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Could DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recipients Face More Health Woes in Future?

July 10, 2011

Could DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recipients Face More Health Woes in Future? Date Published: Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 Could it …

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FDA Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Website Details Risks

July 10, 2011

FDA Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Website Details Risks Date Published: Friday, February 18th, 2011 The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) …

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DePuy Patient Treatment Flow Chart

July 10, 2011

DePuy Patient Treatment Flow Chart Source: click here Below you’ll find the flow chart provided to surgeons by DePuy. The …

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DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant Named in Lawsuits, Calls for Recall Grow

July 10, 2011

DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant Named in Lawsuits, Calls for Recall Grow Date Published: Monday, March 21st, 2011 DePuy Orthopaedics, the …

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Australian Victims of Faulty DePuy ASR

July 10, 2011

Australian Victims of Faulty DePuy ASR Hip Implants Speak Out Date Published: Monday, May 16th, 2011 The DePuy ASR Acetabular …

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DePuy Victim Cobalt & Chromium Spike

July 10, 2011

DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant Lawsuit Claims Device Caused Victim’s Cobalt, Chromium Levels to Spike Date Published: Thursday, May 19th, 2011 …

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DePuy Pinnacle Hip Lawsuits

July 10, 2011

DePuy Pinnacle Hip Lawsuits Consolidated in Texas Date Published: Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 The DePuy Pinnacle is a metal-on-metal hip …

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Australians File DePuy Hip Class Action

July 10, 2011

Australians File DePuy Hip Implant Class Action Lawsuit Date Published: Friday, June 3rd, 2011 The DePuy ASR Acetabular Hip Replacement …

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Pain, Disability Plague Many

July 10, 2011

Pain, Disability Plague Many with Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Date Published: Wednesday, June 8th, 2011 Rather than the relief that most …

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80 in Wisconsin filed suit against DePuy

July 10, 2011

DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuits filed by 80 in Wisconsin Date Published: Friday, June 17th, 2011 Eighty people in Wisconsin …

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Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants

July 10, 2011

Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants: Another Medical Innovation That Didn’t Deliver Date Published: Monday, June 27th, 2011 Newer isn’t always better when …

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Swimmer Files Suit over DePuy ASR

July 10, 2011

Former Swimmer Files Suit over DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System Date Published: Tuesday, June 28th, 2011 A former competitive swimmer …

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DePuy Hip Lawsuits Growing Daily

July 10, 2011

DePuy ASR Hip Implant Litigation Gaining Momentum Date Published: Friday, July 8th, 2011 It’s starting to look like the litigation …

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Cobalt Poisoning – Listen to the Toxicology Expert on Video

July 10, 2011

Metal Toxicologist Part 1: Background & Expertise of toxicology expert Dr. Michael McCabe Metal Toxicology Expert Part 2: DePuy ASR …

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The Problems with the DePuy ASR Hip Replacement

July 9, 2011

 

J&J’s Metal-on-Metal Hips Subject of 1,000 Lawsuits

July 9, 2011

By Katherine Hobson Hip Suits: Artificial hips made by Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Orthopaedics unit are the subject of about …

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DePuy ASR hip implant lawsuits multiplying

July 9, 2011

DePuy ASR hip implant lawsuits multiplying in courts across U.S. July 8th, 2011 Joshua More than 1,000 lawsuits have been …

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Revision Surgery’s May Fail After DePuy Hip Replacements

July 9, 2011

Recipients of Recalled DePuy Hip Replacements Face Serious Consequences of Failed Revision Surgeries Author: William Davis You may already know …

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Individual Patient Stories and Experiences:

July 9, 2011

Injuries Related to DePuy‘s Recalled Hip Replacements Author: William Davis The facts and statistics regarding the hip replacement recall by …

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Why I Chose A Hip Resurfacing

July 9, 2011

Why I Chose A Hip Resurfacing Instead Of A Total Hip Replacement Author: Kamlesh Gade Birmingham Hip Resurfacing or Surface …

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Zimmer Hip Replacement Recall

July 9, 2011

What to Do If You Have Problems With Your Zimmer Durom Cup Implant? Author: Elisabeth Kuhn The DePuy ASR XL …

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Do You Need A Hip Replacement Recall Lawyer?

July 9, 2011

Recalls That Might Require a Hip Replacement Lawyer Author: Rochelle Rottenstein The Rottenstein Law Group wants you to be aware …

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DePuy Hip Recall Lawsuit

July 9, 2011

Depuy Hip Recall Lawsuit – The Solution to Hip Replacement Problems Posted: Apr 08, 2011 A Depuy Hip Recall Lawsuit …

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DePuy Hip Replacement Recall

July 9, 2011

Patients Worldwide Adversely Affected by DePuy Hip Replacement Recall Posted: Dec 01, 2010 More than a month has passed since …

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ARTHRITIS OF THE HIP JOINT

July 9, 2011

COMPLICATIONS OF HIP REPLACEMENT SURGERY Source: click here Unfortunately, even the most minor of surgical operations carries some risk of …

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DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System Failure Leads to Lawsuit

July 9, 2011

DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System Failure Leads to Lawsuit, According to the Law Offices of John David Hart Houston, Texas …

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UK – Hip Support Group Asks for Help With DePuy ASR Total Hip Replacements

July 9, 2011

Altogether Hip support group pushes for medical help 8:49am Monday 4th July 2011 By Megi Rychlikova » PATIENTS from across the …

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Causes of Arthritis

July 8, 2011

What Are the Causes of Hip Arthritis? Posted on June 30, 2011 Source – Rottenstein Law Group Hip arthritis occurs …

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Zimmer Durom Cup Recall?

July 8, 2011

Was there a Zimmer Durom Cup Recall or Not? Written by hosenxrwxe on Jun-20-11 10:11am Source Has Zimmer Holdings, Inc. …

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Zimmer Durom Lawsuit

July 8, 2011

Makers of Zimmer Durom Hip Cup Sued for Failures Written by zimmerimqto on Jun-20-11 10:39am Source As a people, American‘s …

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Patient Victory Over DePuy ASR Hip Recall Litigation

July 7, 2011

Patient Victory in Wisconsin Court Over DePuy ASR Hip Recall Litigation A victim with a recalled DePuy ASR hip implant …

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Zimmer Durom Cup Hip Implant Lawsuit Settlement

July 7, 2011

Zimmer Durom Cup Hip Implant Lawsuit Settlement Hip Replacement Revision Lawsuit Attorneys Following the failure reports of hundreds of Zimmer Durom …

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United Kingdom DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Recall – Legal Help

July 7, 2011

DePuy ASR hip replacement recall: Patient information on medical negligence compensation claim potential. Posted on June 30, 2011 by Muhammed …

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Zimmer Durom Cup – New Lawsuit

July 7, 2011

Zimmer Durom Cup Named in New Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Lawsuit Date Published: Wednesday, July 6th, 2011 A new lawsuit involving …

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What You Should Know About Metallosis

July 7, 2011

Metallosis: The Things You Should Know About This Condition by Katherine Russel in Law / Personal Injury (submitted 2011-07-06) Metal …

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Does Hip Replacement Run in Families – In this Case, Yes…

July 7, 2011

In Family Of Five, Hip Replacements Common Betty Landis (seated) and her children (standing, L to R) Gary, Janet and Phillip …

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FDA Approval for Corin – 510K Approval

July 6, 2011

Corin Gets 510(k) Clearance for Cross-Linked Polyethylene Liners, Large Diameter Heads Source: Device Daily Bulletin 5 July 2011 Corin has …

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DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Recall Lawsuit

July 6, 2011

DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Recall Lawsuit This is a very informative Video – MUST Watch…     Technorati Tags: FDA, …

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Hospital Pass to New DePuy President…

July 5, 2011

New DePuy President – New DePuy Hip Challenges J. Cooper Carlisle | July 2nd, 2011 | Posted in Depuy Hip …

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Class Action Lawsuit vs. a Multidistrict Litigation Lawsuit???

July 5, 2011

The Difference Between A Class Action Lawsuit And A Multidistrict Litigation Lawsuit Published by: Katherine Russel (7) Source: click here …

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Sadwin Asks … Are We always Informed? NOT…

July 5, 2011

Sadwin – Did Not See The Smith & Nephew Guide pre-op – Neither Did I… Actually My Surgeon told me …

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New Hip Replacement Implants – Who Needs Them?

July 5, 2011

New Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Better When it Comes to Hip Replacement Devices Posted on June 29, 2011 Source: Rottenstein Law …

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Can You Trust The Surgeon – Law Firm Says YES, Mostly…

July 5, 2011

Their View? DePuy Hip Recall Lawyers Defend Orthopaedic Surgeons 01/26/2011 As New Jersey and Philadelphia DePuy hip recall lawyers, we …

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Good Advice if You Have A DePuy Hip Replacement

July 4, 2011

DePuy Lawsuit Hip Problems You Should Not Ignore At times, we do not know the underlying problems that will affect …

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Is this Some Good News Amongst the Bad ?

July 4, 2011

Is this Some Good News Amongst the Bad – Biomet M2a-Magnum System This is taken from the Company Brochure – …

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Informative Legal Website – USA based

July 4, 2011

DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Recall Contact Website: http://www.depuy-lawyers.com/Lawyers Represent People Harmed by DePuy ASR Hip Implant O’Steen & Harrison Files …

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Sadwin on Stryker – Don’t Strike Out With Corin

July 4, 2011

So You Want to Beat Up Smith & Nephew – Where do Patients Fit Into the Picture? Stryker are going …

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Sadwin Sees More Issues with the FDA Process

July 4, 2011

Vested Interests – Who is Truthful? Another major problem I see is that it seems some important clinical data provided …

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Juergen’s DePuy Hip Replacement Nightmare – Down, But Fighting Back

July 4, 2011

Company and Surgeon Run Away When Worker is Gunned Down by a Bad Hip and a Dodgy DePuy Hip Implant …

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Juergen’s Story – Toxic Metal Levels at 200 Times Normal

July 4, 2011

The Surgeon that did it – Won’t Look at it because Juergen has No Insurance Left Hi Earl, This is …

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Metallosis Problems for DePuy Pinnacle Victims

July 3, 2011

Metallosis: A Problem for DePuy Pinnacle Clients by Gregory Fraser After nearly 1300 complaints since November last year with the …

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Snippets from Anderson Law Offices, LLC

July 3, 2011

Image via Wikipedia Check out these Snippets from Anderson Law Offices, LLC Source: Click here DePuy Hip Replacement Surgery DePuy …

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Legal Firm Says Metal on Metal Implants not Thoroughly Tested

July 3, 2011

Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Not Thoroughly Tested June 28, 2011, 03:30:00PM. By Gordon Gibb i Chicago, IL: While not the market …

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My DuPuy Hip Recall Blog

July 3, 2011

Here are some other links to Connie’s Blog:     Home    About Me – My Story    Recall Details    Questions You Might …

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My DePuy Hip Recall – brilliant blog…

July 3, 2011

Just Found an Amazing DePuy Victim Blog – very well put together My View: You must check it out… click …

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Another Hip Victim Tells Their DePuy Horror Story

July 3, 2011

5 hour operation was spent trying to repair damaged tissue Source: click here I told my brother I was lucky …

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Expert Advisory Group looking at soft tissue reactions associated with metal-on-metal hip replacements

July 2, 2011

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency: Report of the Expert Advisory Group looking at soft tissue reactions associated with metal-on-metal …

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Johnson & Johnson Reserves Almost $1 Billion for DePuy Victims

July 2, 2011

Johnson & Johnson Reserves Almost $1 Billion for DePuy Victims The Rottenstein Law Group has learned that Johnson & Johnson …

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Evidence that DePuy Knew About the ASR Problems Years Ago?

July 2, 2011

DePuy May Have Known About ASR’s Problems In 2007 Posted on June 6, 2011 by Rottenstein Law Group, Source – click …

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DuPuy ASR Hip Replacements “Badly Designed” – here’s why…

July 2, 2011

The DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Device’s Badly Designed Components Posted on June 27, 2011 by Rottenstein Law GrouP, Source – click here …

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DePuy ASR Hip Implant Failure Rate Much Higher – up to 50% in UK

July 2, 2011

Rottenstein Law Group Learns of DePuy ASR Hip Implant Failure Rate Much Higher Than Previously Reported Posted on March 21, …

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DePuy Legal Challenges, Watch Out – This Seems Like Sound Advice

July 2, 2011

Rottenstein Law Group Advises Caution Before Calling DePuy “Help Line” Posted on October 7, 2010 by Rottenstein Law Group The …

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DePuy Trial Over Defective Hip Implants

July 2, 2011

Awaiting the Trial of DePuy Orthopaedics Over Its Defective Hip Implants Finally, a judge has been appointed by the judicial panel …

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J&J Hip Replacement Lawsuits – Down to One Judge

July 2, 2011

J&J Hip Replacement Lawsuits Given to One Judge Bloomberg, December 04, 2010, 2:00 PM EST, By David Voreacos and Jef Feeley, …

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Aussie Hip News – Four Corners Resources

July 2, 2011

JOINT REACTION RESOURCES Read key correspondence, reports and related news on the DePuy ASR Hip. Also includes important information for …

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History – 2010 – J&J Recalls 2 Hip Replacement Systems for Problems

July 2, 2011

J&J Recalls 2 Hip Replacement Systems for Problems By LINDA A. JOHNSON AP Business Writer TRENTON, N.J. August 26, 2010 …

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Aussie Hip News – DePuy Class Action Under Way

July 2, 2011

DePuy Down Under: Class Action Under Way Sarah Klein | March 8th, 2011 | Posted in Depuy Hip Recall News Tammy …

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Aussie Hip News – Elderly Patients Hips Turn Toxic

July 2, 2011

Toxic hip implants under the microscope David Jean From: The Advertiser May 17, 2011 11:00PM Ron Barnes, 82, with his …

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Aussie News – Class Action Against J&J’s DuPuy

July 2, 2011

Class action after a world of pain Hannah Silverman From: The Advertiser May 23, 2011 11:00PM AFTER a hip replacement, …

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Aussie Hip News – Patients to sue over faulty DePuy hip and knee implants

July 2, 2011

Patients to sue over faulty DePuy hip and knee implants Nigel Hunt From: Sunday Mail (SA) May 28, 2011 10:00PM …

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Aussie News – WA joins class action against dodgy hips

July 2, 2011

WA joins class action against dodgy hips Posted Fri Jun 3, 2011 10:16am AEST The DePuy ASR (Articular Surface Replacement) …

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Patients reveal agony of toxic hip implants – Four Corners News

July 2, 2011

Patients reveal agony of toxic hip implants By Quentin McDermott and Karen Michelmore; Updated Mon May 16, 2011 10:52am AEST DePuy …

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Australian Hip Replacement Problems – J&J Company DePuy Orthopaedics

July 2, 2011

Joint Reaction Reporter: Quentin McDermott; Broadcast: 16/05/2011 The Articular Surface Replacement hip or ASR created by DePuy and marketed by the …

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History – How I Recently Found Out That I Had A Hip Problem

July 2, 2011

Local and International News In May 2011 I was made aware by a friend’s mother of an ABC news programme …

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History – Johnson & Johnson Hip Recall Pain in the UK – over 10,000 patients affected

July 2, 2011

10,000 hip replacement patients told their operations may need to be reversed after receiving faulty implants By Jo Macfarlane Last …

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History – Food and Drug Administration has ordered J&J’s DePuy to Supply More Data

July 2, 2011

Hip Makers Told to Study More Data By BARRY MEIER Published: May 10, 2011:  This Article from the New York …

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DePuy Hip Recall – who polices the approval loopholes – no one – that is why they are loopholes!

July 2, 2011

The Implants Loophole By BARRY MEIER Published: December 16, 2010; This article from the New York Times [Click here]. A recently recalled …

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History – Johnson & Johnson DePuy Hip Replacement Recall – 2010

July 2, 2011

Johnson & Johnson Unit Recalls 2 Hip Replacement Systems Robert Lowes  Posted: 08/30/2010 August 30, 2010 — An orthopaedic unit …

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J&J DuPuy Hip Recall Agony in the UK – nearly 8,000 affected

July 2, 2011

Thousands of patients left in agony by faulty hip replacements Nearly 8,000 people may have to undergo further surgery as …

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J&J Hip Problems – DePuy ASR Caused Much Suffering

July 2, 2011

J&J Hip Attracts Anxiety By Melissa Davis 06/05/06 – 07:15 AM EDT. This article from The Street [Click here] Beth Soltero, a …

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Innovative Metal-on-Metal Hips a Trap

June 26, 2011

In Medicine, New Isn’t Always Improved By BARRY MEIER Published: June 25, 2011, New York Times IT is an American …

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Cobalt Ions Lead to Inflamation Response in Kidney, Gut and Lung Cells

June 26, 2011

Cobalt ions induce chemokine secretion in a variety of systemic cell lines Download full Scientific Paper here Cause for Concern! …

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All Metal Implants Corrode and Release Metal Ions

June 26, 2011

Exposure to chromium, cobalt and molybdenum from metal-on-metal total hip replacement and hip resurfacing arthroplasty Download full Scientific Article here …

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Adverse Reactions in Total Joint Replacement: Infections, Allergic Reactions and others

June 26, 2011

Allergic and Systemic Effects of Particles Released by Hips and Knee Replacements R. M. Urban and J. J. Jacobs (download …

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Smith & Nephew Metal-on-Metal Marketing SPIN

June 25, 2011

Metal-on-Metal: Questions & Answers My View: call me a skeptic but talk about PR SPIN & Marketing: Download the Booklet …

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Metal Ion Hypersensitivity in Metal-on-Metal Hips

June 25, 2011

Metal Ion Hypersensitivity in Metal-on-Metal Hip Arthroplasty Y.-S. Park, Y.-W. Moon and S.-J. Lim Download here Total hip arthroplasty with …

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DNA Damage from Chromium from Orthopaedic Implants

June 25, 2011

Release of Chromium from Orthopaedic Hip & Knee Replacements My view: You need to read the full scientific article – …

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Alternative Bearing Surfaces For Hip Replacement Components

June 25, 2011

Alternative Bearing Surfaces for Replacement Hip Joints Download paper here My view: All artificial hip joints create wear particles: Metal-on-plastic …

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