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Category Archives: metal on metal hips

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

A MAN DESTOYED: THE BIRMINGHAM HIP RESURFACING DISTASTER

January 29, 2018

  Randal L. Hoyt, 11 January 2018 This article is to expose the actions of an orthopedic surgeon who in …

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Study: Revision Surgery Rate for Metal-on-Metal Hips on Rise

January 26, 2018

NewsStudy: Revision Surgery Rate for Metal-on-Metal Hips on Rise January 24, 2018 A new study finds the rates of revision …

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Can Your Hip Replacement Kill You?

January 14, 2018

NY Times By JEANNE LENZERJAN. 13, 2018 When Stephen Tower’s right hip gave out in 2006, he asked his surgeon to …

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Faulty hip implants: Panel wants J&J to pay at least Rs20 lakh to patients

January 14, 2018

The final compensation for patients affected by Johnson and Johnson’s (J&J) faulty hip implants will be determined by a central …

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Researchers identify gene that causes hip implants to form lesions

December 13, 2017

Genetic breakthrough offers new hope to hip replacement patients A team of Adelaide researchers have identified a gene that determines …

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Hip replacement “ticking time-bomb” for “thousands” of Washington patients | KIRO-TV

December 1, 2017

If the Biomet Magnum Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement System was good enough for Olympic champion gymnast Mary Lou Retton, it should …

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Elevated metal levels may better indicate pseudotumor after MoM THA than symptoms

November 8, 2017

DALLAS — Pseudotumor formation occurred in 52% of patients who underwent metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasty performed with two different designs …

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Blood metal ion levels can identify hip replacement patients at low risk of ARMD: Blood metal ion levels can effectively identify patients at low risk of adverse reactions after metal on metal hip replacement — ScienceDaily

September 25, 2017

Blood metal ion levels can identify hip replacement patients at low risk of ARMDBlood metal ion levels can effectively identify …

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Investigation launched into ‘toxic’ hip replacements | Starts at 60

July 11, 2017

The metal hip implants are under the spotlight. There are concerns thousands of people could be at risk of heart …

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Toxic metal hip replacements could cause Alzheimer’s | Daily Mail Online

July 11, 2017

Dr Neil McGuire, clinical director of medical devices at the MHRA, said he wanted to establish whether cobalt leached from …

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Fresh concerns for ‘metal-on-metal’ hip implant patients – Irish Times

July 11, 2017

HSE safety alert sent to all State hospitals says patients need to undergo regular testing… The British Medicines and Healthcare …

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New study finds improvement in outcomes following metal-on-metal hip revision surgery

July 7, 2017

A new study has found that outcomes following metal-on-metal hip revision surgery performed for abnormal reactions to metal have improved …

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More than 50,000 Britons with ‘metal on metal’ hips told to have X-rays and blood tests over toxic fears 

June 30, 2017

More than 50,000 patients with “metal on metal” hips are being told to undergo X-rays and blood tests after watchdogs …

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Tens of thousands of people at risk from ‘TOXIC hip replacements’ – so are YOU one of them?

June 30, 2017

TENS of thousands of Brits with defective hip replacements need medical checks over fears they may be toxic. A health …

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New Zealand Medical System

February 8, 2017

New Zealand Medical System – Private Insurance FAIL Earl Stevens, 08 Feb 2017   As many may know, I moved …

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Patient and Radiographic Factors Help to Predict Metal-on-Metal Hip Resurfacings with Evidence of a Pseudotumor | The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery

February 2, 2017

Patient and Radiographic Factors Help to Predict Metal-on-Metal Hip Resurfacings with Evidence of a Pseudotumor   Gulraj S. Matharu, BSc(Hons), …

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J&J get some overdue medicine

December 2, 2016

J&J Ordered to Pay Record $1 Billion for Faulty Hip Implants by Jef Feeley and Tom Korosec December 1, 2016 …

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Thousands of patients could have unapproved ‘mix match’ metal on metal hips say lawyers – Telegraph

October 9, 2014

Full Article here: Thousands of patients could have unapproved ‘mix match’ metal on metal hips say lawyers – Telegraph. Thousands of …

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Mike’s Stryker problems ruin his life

April 7, 2013

I am a 59 year old American male who has always taken pretty good care of myself. I did develop …

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When Doctors Keep Quiet about Dangerous Hip Devices

February 19, 2013

A doctor’s note to Johnson & Johnson (J&J) executives criticizing their marketing of a dangerous metal hip device was one …

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Ed’s Smith & Nephew BHR hell gets worse before better…

January 27, 2013

by Ed Larsen When I first became aware of “Earls View” and contributed to the Blog regarding my personal experience …

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F.D.A. Seeks to Tighten Regulation of All-Metal Hip Implants

January 17, 2013

F.D.A. Seeks to Tighten Regulation of All-Metal Hip Implants By BARRY MEIER Published: January 16, 2013 Source: New York Times …

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Metallosis-induced Iliopsoas Bursal Cyst Causing Venous Obstruction and Lower-limb Swelling After Metal-on-metal THA | Orthopedics

December 11, 2012

Metallosis-induced Iliopsoas Bursal Cyst Causing Venous Obstruction and Lower-limb Swelling After Metal-on-metal THA | Orthopedics. Metallosis-induced Iliopsoas Bursal Cyst Causing …

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Call for information request for a scientific opinion on the safety of metal-on-metal joint replacements with a particular focus on hip implants| Scientific Committees

August 20, 2012

Call for information | Scientific Committees. Call for information  request for a scientific opinion on the safety of metal-on-metal joint …

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Three Quarters of Metal-on-Metal Hip Failures Occur in First Two Years, Study – DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuit Information Site

August 19, 2012

Three Quarters of Metal-on-Metal Hip Failures Occur in First Two Years, Study – DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuit Information Site. Three …

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USA – Terry Speaks from His Personal Hell re BioMet Magnum M2A

July 27, 2012

Be very vigilant and alert with your health if you have a metal on metal device. I had written before …

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Lee’s post Smith & Nephew BHR Problems Continue….

July 27, 2012

I am 12 weeks post-op today (July 27 2012), following revision surgery of a BHR I received in Dec 2003, …

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Levin, Fishbein, Sedran & Berman Alerts Hip Patients to Stryker Rejuvenate Recall – Health News – redOrbit

July 15, 2012

Levin, Fishbein, Sedran & Berman Alerts Hip Patients to Stryker Rejuvenate Recall – Health News – redOrbit. Levin, Fishbein, Sedran …

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Hip implant materials swing sharply to polyethylene | PlasticsToday.com

July 15, 2012

Hip implant materials swing sharply to polyethylene | PlasticsToday.com. Hip implant materials swing sharply to polyethylene By Doug Smock Published: …

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About Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants

July 14, 2012

About Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants. About Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants If you or your loved one has endured a MoM hip implant …

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Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee Day 2

July 8, 2012

June 28 2012 – Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee Day 2 Click the link …

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Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee Day 1

July 8, 2012

June 27 2012 Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee Day 1 Click the link below …

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FDA panel sees little use for metal-on-metal hips – SFGate

June 30, 2012

FDA panel sees little use for metal-on-metal hips – SFGate. FDA panel sees little use for metal-on-metal hips MATTHEW PERRONE, …

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Health Canada Issues Warning for Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Dangers – Hip Implants – Zimbio

May 12, 2012

Health Canada Issues Warning for Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Dangers – Hip Implants – Zimbio. Health Canada Issues Warning for Metal-on-Metal …

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June 27-28, 2012: Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee Meeting Announcement

April 27, 2012

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA-2012-N-0293] Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel of the …

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Stuart’s Story – Gets Worse – Beware Metal on Metal Hell

March 14, 2012

To Earl, Howard and all of the wonderful people who are being touched, educated, supported and most of all UNITED …

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Howard Sadwin’s Suffering from Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant | Mesh Medical Device Newsdesk

March 7, 2012

Howard Sadwin’s Suffering from Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant | Mesh Medical Device Newsdesk. Suffering in Silence: Howard Sadwin’s Story of Metal-on-Metal …

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Stuart’s Advice – Warnings to all metal on metal implant recipients! Don’t miss this!

March 5, 2012

Warnings to all metal on metal implant recipients! Don’t miss this! I hope as readers of Earl’s blog, I am …

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Pauline’s horror run with Hip Resurfacing – Metal on Metal

January 30, 2012

Briefly, two hip resurfacings, one hip revised and now waiting for the other hip revision. I have a large lump …

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Biomet Magnum Horror Story – Stacey’s View

January 6, 2012

Stacey‘s Story Just found your Blog and have to answer “Is there some good news amongst the bad” and the …

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AAOS Releases TO on MoM Hip Implants

January 5, 2012

AAOS Releases TO on MoM Hip Implants. AAOS Releases TO on MoM Hip Implants Kristy L. Weber, MD, and Fareeha …

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UK surgeon warns public about dangers of all-metal hip implants, especially for women | Depuy Hip Recall

December 23, 2011

UK surgeon warns public about dangers of all-metal hip implants, especially for women | Depuy Hip Recall. UK surgeon warns …

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Further Patient Problems – in response to NY Times Article

August 25, 2011

More comments made in response to  this article was published in the New York Times: Hip Implant Complaints Surge, Even …

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UK – Answers to commonly asked questions from patients with metal-on-metal hip replacements / resurfacings

August 20, 2011

Answers to commonly asked questions from patients with metal-on-metal hip replacements / resurfacings John Skinner1 and Alister Hart2 , Consultant …

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Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry – Annual Report 2010

August 6, 2011

Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry – Annual Report 2010 This year’s report confirms that hip and knee replacement …

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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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Sadwin has a few other Pithy Points for the Orthopaedic “Big Guys”…

July 29, 2011

[Earl’s View] Comment: “Bruce Greenfield may be the last New Zealander implanted with a faulty hip joint “ Market share …

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Rottenstein Law Group Curious About Reserves Set Aside by Johnson & Johnson for DePuy Victims

July 25, 2011

Rottenstein Law Group Curious About Reserves Set Aside by Johnson & Johnson for DePuy Victims The Rottenstein Law Group, which …

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Cell biology surrounding metal on metal hips

July 23, 2011

Review of the Cell biology surrounding metal on metal hips Source – Connie; My DePuy Hip Recall Metal-on-metal hip resurfacing …

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