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Category Archives: Metallosis

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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Metal Hip Implants and the Failure of the FDA to Regulate Medical Devices | St. Petersburg Legal Examiner | St. Petersburg Florida Personal Injury Lawyer

January 27, 2018

Posted by Joseph H. Saunders January 25, 2018 1:48 PM Roughly 1 in 10 Americans, 32 million, have a medical …

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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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More Metal Device Problems?

January 9, 2018

Comment: This is another device starting to cause metal poisoning concerns. https://symptomscausesandtreatments.com/early-onset-scoliosis/ Anyone affected can contact this legal firm: michael@monheit.com (877) 351-0261

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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Thousands of possible new claims on the horizon from patients suffering from ill effects of metal-on-metal hip replacements – Claims Media

July 2, 2017

Medical implant manufacturers and the NHS are at risk of having to face thousands of new metal-on-metal hip replacement negligence …

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Near doubling in failure rates for metal-on-metal hips behind alert

July 2, 2017

Checks on all patients with metal-on-metal hips were prompted by a near-doubling in failure rates for the most common of …

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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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Biomet M2a Metal Hip destroys 46 year olds life…

March 5, 2013

by Viki I am so very happy to have discovered your website!  My husband had a total hip replacement in Aug …

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Smith & Nephew Failure Warning for Birmingham Hip Implant

February 25, 2013

Smith & Nephew Failure Warning for Birmingham Hip Implant. Smith & Nephew Failure Warning for Birmingham Hip Implant September 27, …

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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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Laurel’s Story – Smith & Nephew BHR Hip Resurfacing Ruins Another Life

January 21, 2013

In August of 2008 at the age of 49 I had a Birmingham Resurfacing of my right hip.  This hip had …

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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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In Wake of Smith & Nephew Hip Recall, Company Reports Third-Quarter Sales Drop, as Hip Replacement Sales Slide 4%

November 4, 2012

In Wake of Smith & Nephew Hip Recall, Company Reports Third-Quarter Sales Drop, as Hip Replacement Sales Slide 4%. In …

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Hip Resurfacing | Hip Replacement Alternatives | Arthritis Today

October 20, 2012

Hip Resurfacing | Hip Replacement Alternatives | Arthritis Today. Researchers Warn Against Hip Resurfacing A major study finds high failure …

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Hip resurfacing ‘not suitable’ for women – Health – Beverley Guardian

October 7, 2012

Hip resurfacing ‘not suitable’ for women – Health – Beverley Guardian. Hip resurfacing ‘not suitable’ for women Published on Saturday 6 …

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FINALLY — New rules to end secrecy over safety of medical implants – Telegraph

September 9, 2012

New rules to end secrecy over safety of medical implants – Telegraph. New rules to end secrecy over safety of …

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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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Cry from the Heart – Where is Mr Smith & his Nephew?

August 20, 2012

Recent comment published on Earl‘sview that deserves more notice: Does Smith and Nephew not hear the cries from victims of …

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All-metal hips ‘wear down faster’ – Health – Warwick Courier

August 19, 2012

All-metal hips ‘wear down faster’ – Health – Warwick Courier. All-metal hips ‘wear down faster’ Published on Sunday 19 August …

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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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Ion levels poor indicator for hip arthroplasty debris

August 19, 2012

Ion levels poor indicator for hip arthroplasty debris. Ion levels poor indicator for hip arthroplasty debris Published on August 17, …

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Rival Tried to Block FDA Approval of Smith & Nephew’s Birmingham Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Device | NewsInferno

July 29, 2012

Rival Tried to Block FDA Approval of Smith & Nephew’s Birmingham Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Device | NewsInferno. Rival Tried to …

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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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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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Biomet M 2 a Hip Implants | Defect Hip Implant Lawyers

July 16, 2012

Biomet M 2 a Hip Implants | Defect Hip Implant Lawyers. Biomet M 2 a Hip Implants Biomet Orthopedics started …

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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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‘Toxic’ hip replacement fears – Health – Belfast Newsletter

July 14, 2012

‘Toxic’ hip replacement fears – Health – Belfast Newsletter. ‘Toxic’ hip replacement fears Published on Saturday 14 July 2012 09:28 …

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Dr Stephen (Steve) Tower to Join the Earl’sview site – to answer patient questions

July 14, 2012

Earlsview Over the year since I set up Earlsview as part of my “anger management” the site has had nearly …

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MoMs Hips a Grinding Dilemma for Hospitals, Doctors, FDA

July 8, 2012

MoMs Hips a Grinding Dilemma for Hospitals, Doctors, FDA. MoMs Hips a Grinding Dilemma for Hospitals, Doctors, FDA Cheryl Clark, …

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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 Executive Summary Memorandum – Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Systems Prepared for the June 27-28, 2012 Meeting of the Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Advisory Panel Gaithersburg Hilton, Gaithersburg, Maryland

July 8, 2012

FDA Executive Summary Memorandum Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Systems Prepared for the June 27-28, 2012 Meeting of the Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices …

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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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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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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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Stuart’s Open Letter to Dr Graham Mercer, president of the AOA

March 27, 2012

Dear Dr Mercer Unfortunately we have never had the opportunity to meet, so allow me to introduce myself. My name …

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Researchers surprised by metal ion levels in 5-year follow-up of MoM THA implants

March 24, 2012

Researchers surprised by metal ion levels in 5-year follow-up of MoM THA implants. The 5-year postoperative metal ion levels plateaued …

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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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Study prompts call for wider ban on metal hips | Reuters

March 14, 2012

Study prompts call for wider ban on metal hips | Reuters. Study prompts call for wider ban on metal hips …

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British doctors urge against metal hip joints – Boston.com

March 14, 2012

British doctors urge against metal hip joints – Boston.com. British doctors urge against metal hip joints By Maria Cheng AP …

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Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Should Be Banned, Lancet Study Finds – Bloomberg

March 14, 2012

Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Should Be Banned, Lancet Study Finds – Bloomberg. Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Should Be Banned, Lancet Study Finds …

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Joann’s Story – another BHR Disaster – they keep coming…

March 14, 2012

Hi Earl I had my first BHR hip resurfacing implant inserted in 2003 and the second on the other 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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BBC News – Surgeons call for end to metal hip replacements

March 7, 2012

BBC News – Surgeons call for end to metal hip replacements. Surgeons call for end to metal hip replacements By …

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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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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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US Drug Watchdog Warns There Could 100,000s of Failed Metal on Metal Hip Implants Involving US Hip Implant Recipients and the DePuy ASR was Just the Starting Point – Yahoo! News

March 3, 2012

US Drug Watchdog Warns There Could 100,000s of Failed Metal on Metal Hip Implants Involving US Hip Implant Recipients and …

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Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants > Concerns about Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Systems

March 3, 2012

Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants > Concerns about Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Systems. Concerns about Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Systems All artificial hip replacement …

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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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Tracy’s BHR story – Move from UK to Australia exposes Smith & Nephew BHR poisoning

February 2, 2012

Comment: February 2006 at the age of 39, I had a BHR. MoM, on my Left Hip.  Done on the …

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Anon. replies to Katie’s Smith & Nephew BHR torment…

February 2, 2012

Hi Katie, I too am living in BHR MOM hell at present, and I am awaiting results on trace metal …

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All-Metal Hip Replacements: Not All Patients Informed of Recall | Qmed

February 1, 2012

All-Metal Hip Replacements: Not All Patients Informed of Recall | Qmed. All-Metal Hip Replacements: Not All Patients Informed of Recall …

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British Patients At Risk after Hip Implant Surgery – Metal on Metal

February 1, 2012

British Patients At Risk after Hip Implant Surgery By AKSHAYA B S: Subscribe to Akshaya‘s RSS feed January 30, 2012 6:02 AM …

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Another US Smith & Nephew BHR problem

January 31, 2012

I have a Smith and Nephew BHR total, and it I saw my surgeon yesterday here in the US and …

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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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Harold’s Story – Smith & Nephew BHR – Pain & Tumour – Revision…

January 30, 2012

Harold  writes: I personally had a Birmingham hip implant (Smith & Nephew) in February 2008 and started with extreme pain …

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Tens of thousands of British patients with metal hip replacements at risk of being poisoned

January 29, 2012

Tens of thousands of British patients with metal hip replacements could be at risk of being poisoned by them, it …

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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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John’s Story – More Smith & Nephew BHR Misery @ 39 years old

January 26, 2012

John’s Story I had a Smith and Nephew Birmingham Hip Resurfacing in 2009 at age 39. It was presented to …

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Mark’s Story – another Smith & Nephew BHR disaster – 18 Months

January 26, 2012

Yesterday I was told the total hip resurfacing Smith and Nephew I received 9/2010 must be removed. They are doing …

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Alison’s story – BHR’s don’t work for petite women – read on…

January 25, 2012

I was 46 and diagnosed with severe OA in both hips. I had no previous injury but have been incredibly …

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Johnson & Johnson Takes $3 Billion Charge for Hip Recall – NYTimes.com

January 25, 2012

Johnson & Johnson Takes $3 Billion Charge for Hip Recall – NYTimes.com. Johnson Takes $3 Billion Hit on Hip Recall …

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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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More Hocus Pocus around the Smith & Nephew BHR Metallosis Problems

January 14, 2012

Correspondence from an “in pain and damaged BHR recipient” To: [deleted doctors name] Biosciences & Implants Unit Medical Devices Division …

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Metallosis | welcome to kathycalhounpresident.com

January 14, 2012

Metallosis | welcome to kathycalhounpresident.com. Famed TV Show “House” Presents Hip Surgery Complications The TV program House is consistently watched …

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Katie’s Full Story – Metal on Metal BHR Mess

January 10, 2012

Hello Earl The following is an account of my personal experience with osteoarthritis, our healthcare system, and the Birmingham Hip …

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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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Another S&N BHR goes Sour – Brenda’s Story (UK)

January 7, 2012

Hi Earl I had a BHR resurfacing in 2004 on my right hip. 5 months ago I had a total …

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Howards View on the FDA and Medical Device Failures

January 7, 2012

Recent Information from the FDA on Failures This information came from FDA news. The FDA says approximately 44% of device …

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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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Stuart’s Story (Australia) – No More Hip Replacements Possible

January 4, 2012

Comment: Hi Earl, Congratulations on your website, it is such a valuable tool to provide current information and experiences to …

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Howard View – on a few things

December 30, 2011

Great to see the activity pick up re: metal on metal hip devices, and yes they can be hazardous to …

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Huddersfield patients affected by faulty hip replacements face more surgery – Local West Yorkshire News – News – Huddersfield Examiner

December 29, 2011

Huddersfield patients affected by faulty hip replacements face more surgery – Local West Yorkshire News – News – Huddersfield Examiner. …

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Will Flawed All-Metal Hip Replacements Cost J&J and Zimmer $5 Billion? – Forbes

December 29, 2011

Will Flawed All-Metal Hip Replacements Cost J&J and Zimmer $5 Billion? – Forbes. Peter Cohan, Contributor I write from near …

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Sources of Debris in Artificial Hips – Graphic – NYTimes.com

December 29, 2011

Sources of Debris in Artificial Hips – Graphic – NYTimes.com. Sources of Debris in Artificial Hips   Data from orthopedic …

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JBJS | A Multinational Assessment of Metal-on-Metal Bearings in Hip Replacement

December 25, 2011

JBJS | A Multinational Assessment of Metal-on-Metal Bearings in Hip Replacement. There is emerging evidence that many metal-on-metal (MoM) bearings, …

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New Models of Hip and Knee Implants Not Better, Study Finds – NYTimes.com

December 23, 2011

New Models of Hip and Knee Implants Not Better, Study Finds – NYTimes.com. New Models of Implants Not Better, Study …

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Howard Sdwin: What isn’t being published is the truth regarding the medical device world

December 17, 2011

What isn’t being published is the truth regarding the medical device world. by Howard Sadwin Howard’s Opinion: If we obtained …

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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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Proper Joint Alignment Could Avoid Many Hip Replacement Surgeries

November 5, 2011

  Proper Joint Alignment Could Avoid Many Hip Replacement Surgeries Posted on October 31, 2011 DePuy Pinnacle and other brands …

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Latest News on Hip Replacement Recall Legal Action

November 5, 2011

Latest News on Hip Replacement Recall Legal Action Wednesday, 2 November, 2011 Source: Click here The latest news on the …

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Aspiration Revealed My ASR Device Had Failed While Other Diagnostic Tests Were Still Reading “Normal”

October 23, 2011

Aspiration Revealed My ASR Device Had Failed While Other Diagnostic Tests Were Still Reading “Normal” Written by: Cyndi Lafuente News …

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Hip Resurfacing – Hip Surgery Option Loses Key Backer (NY Times)

October 21, 2011

Hip Surgery Option Loses Key Backer David Goldman for The New York Times Hip resurfacing, an alternative to traditional hip …

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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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How Ions May Cause Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants to Go Bad

October 7, 2011

How Ions May Cause Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants to Go Bad Home › MPMN › Medtech Pulse Blog › How Ions May Cause Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants …

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US Drug Watchdog Says It’s Urgent They Identify All Recalled DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recipients

October 7, 2011

US Drug Watchdog Says It’s Urgent They Identify All Recalled DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recipients & Applauds NBC News For …

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DePuy ASR ‘Poster lady’ sues hip implant firm

October 6, 2011

DePuy ASR ‘Poster lady’ sues hip implant firm (UKPA) – 3 hours ago   A former gymnast who was a “poster …

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Australia, NSW – Hunter residents join joint hip claim

October 3, 2011

Hunter residents join joint hip claim BY JACQUI JONES 03 Oct, 2011 05:00 AM Source: Newcastle, The Herald HUNTER residents …

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Australia – Newcastle, NSW – Hip discomfort spoilt retirement hopes

October 3, 2011

Hip discomfort spoilt retirement hopes BY JACQUI JONES 03 Oct, 2011 05:00 AM Source: Newcastle Australia – The Herald HOWARD …

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Barry Meier – New York Times – Remedy Is Elusive as Metallic Hips Fail at a Fast Rate

October 1, 2011

Remedy Is Elusive as Metallic Hips Fail at a Fast Rate By BARRY MEIER Source New York Times Published: September …

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Spike in Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Complaints May Point to Looming Disaster

August 28, 2011

Spike in Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Complaints May Point to Looming Disaster Date Published: Wednesday, August 24th, 2011 Source; News Inferno …

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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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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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INSIGHT – DePuy’s handling of hip recall sparks questions =2

August 23, 2011

INSIGHT – DePuy‘s handling of hip recall sparks questions =2 22 Aug 2011 12:21 Source: reuters // Reuters METAL POISONING …

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Hip Implant Complaints Surge, Even as the Dangers Are Studied

August 23, 2011

Hip Implant Complaints Surge, Even as the Dangers Are Studied By BARRY MEIER and JANET ROBERTS Source: The New York …

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Metallosis is No New Thing – Look at this 1998 Report

August 20, 2011

Metallosis after total knee replacement – 1998 report Check this out and form your own views – my view; metallosis …

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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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New Zealand – Patient J’s 7 years of HELL story – ACC Legislation shelters those to blame

August 19, 2011

Just like Earl – I started to think after SEVEN years it must be ‘my body’ OR my incorrect thinking …

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New Zealand – Patient “J’s” 7 years of HELL story – ACC Legislation shelters those to blame

August 18, 2011

Just like Earl – I started to think after SEVEN years it must be ‘my body’ OR my incorrect thinking …

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Recalled DePuy ASR Hip Implant Failure Leads to Lawsuit Filed by the Law Offices of John David Hart

August 7, 2011

Recalled DePuy ASR Hip Implant Failure Leads to Lawsuit Filed by the Law Offices of John David Hart Pecos, New …

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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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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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McMinn Centre Data Suggests How Bad DePuy ASR was v. Others on the Market

July 26, 2011

Response to Channel 4’s ‘Dispatches’ Program The Dispatches program ‘Going Under the Knife’ aired on the 16th of May 2011 and ‘The One Show‘ program aired …

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Mr McMinn, Inventor of the BHR Gives A Balanced Response to ABC 4Corners Program

July 26, 2011

Response to ABC’s 4Corners Program A Response to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s ‘4Corners’ Program on Metal-on-Metal Hips. Source: http://www.mcminncentre.co.uk/response-abc-corners-program.html On the …

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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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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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‘Metal on metal’ hip implants leave some recipients in pain, at risk

July 24, 2011

‘Metal on metal’ hip implants leave some recipients in pain, at risk By Anita Creamer; The Sacramento Bee – click …

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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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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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Crucial Documents Could Determine DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuit Results

July 22, 2011

Crucial Documents Could Determine DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuit Results As the lawsuits filed against Johnson and Johnson division DePuy Orthopaedics …

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Can J&J Really Change – or is There An Endemic Rot in a Company Which Has Got too Large to Manage?

July 17, 2011

J&J CEO: Most Product Recalls are Behind Us; With Changes, We’ll Come Back Even Stronger [Canadian Press DataFile] April 28, …

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Metal-on-Metal Implants Experience (More) Backlash

July 17, 2011

Metal-on-Metal Implants Experience (More) Backlash Published: March 5, 2010 Metal-on-metal hip implants are no stranger to bad press. Over the …

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Update on My Story – Smith & Nephew Birmingham Spectron Total Hip Replacement Complications

July 16, 2011

To Recap: My hip problems started in 1998 when I was training at the gym (many years had gone in …

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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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Ed Blizzard is a heavy-hitting, Houston-based pharmaceutical injury lawyer

July 16, 2011

Johnson & Johnson Hip Replacement Lawsuit Spearheaded by Houston Attorney By Steve Jansen Wed., Jul. 13 2011 at 2:01 PM …

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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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Hip replaced then recalled?

July 14, 2011

Hip replaced then recalled? Story Created: Jul 11, 2011 at 4:55 PM America/New_York FORT MYERS, Fla– Major medical supplier Johnson …

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Contrary View by Doctor: There’s No Need to Panic About Hip Implant Recall

July 14, 2011

My View: Some good points are made to balance the negativity of the ever-increasing DePuy fiasco but there is a …

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Total number of DePuy lawsuits reaches 1,000

July 13, 2011

Total number of DePuy lawsuits reaches 1,000 July 11th, 2011 Source: click here About 1,000 patients have filed DePuy lawsuits …

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DePuy ASR victim has suit returned to state court

July 13, 2011

DePuy ASR victim has suit returned to state court Source: click here Posted on July 12th, 2011 A DePuy ASR …

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Hissey Kientz, LLP Update on DePuy Pinnacle Acetabular Cup System

July 13, 2011

Pinnacle Acetabular Cup System Source: Hissey Kientz, LLP The Food and Drug Administration has received hundreds of reports from patients who …

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Another Smith & Nephew BHR Problem

July 12, 2011

Received Overnight from Another Person Suffering with Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Resurfacing I have removed the person’s identity as …

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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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Metal-on-Metal vs Metal-on-Improved Polyethylene Bearings in Total Hip Arthroplasty

July 12, 2011

My View: Little scientific in the way it is written BUT: Plastic wears out in hip replacements New improved plastics …

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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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Smith & Nephew Warned Over Hip Implant Facility

July 10, 2011

Smith & Nephew Warned Over Hip Implant Facility Date Published: Wednesday, December 29th, 2010 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration …

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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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Fallout from DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recall Felt Globally

July 10, 2011

Fallout from DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recall Felt Globally Date Published: Monday, January 10th, 2011 The impact of the DePuy …

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Another DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuit Filed in Canada

July 10, 2011

Another DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuit Filed in Canada Date Published: Wednesday, January 12th, 2011 A Canadian woman is the …

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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 Faces Lawsuits over Pinnacle Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants

July 10, 2011

DePuy Faces Lawsuits over Pinnacle Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Date Published: Tuesday, January 18th, 2011 DePuy Orthopaedics’ ASR hip implant has …

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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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First DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuit Hearing Convened

July 10, 2011

First DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuit Hearing Convened Date Published: Wednesday, January 26th, 2011 The first hearing for federal DePuy …

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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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DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawyers Wrangle over Removed Devices

July 10, 2011

DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawyers Wrangle over Removed Devices Date Published: Friday, February 11th, 2011 The DePuy hip replacement recall litigation …

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What the FDA has to say About Metal on Metal Hips

July 10, 2011

What the FDA has to say About Metal on Metal Hips FDA Website – click here Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Hip …

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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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New DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuit Filed by California Man

July 10, 2011

New DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuit Filed by California Man Date Published: Monday, February 21st, 2011 Another alleged victim of …

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DePuy Hip Implant Class Action Filed in Australia

July 10, 2011

DePuy Hip Implant Class Action Filed in Australia Date Published: Monday, February 28th, 2011 Another DePuy ASR Hip Replacement lawsuit, …

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DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuit Filed by Seven Forced to Undergo Revision Surgery

July 10, 2011

DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuit Filed by Seven Forced to Undergo Revision Surgery Date Published: Friday, March 4th, 2011 A …

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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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Recalled DePuy Hip Implant May Be Failing at Much Higher Rate than First Thought

July 10, 2011

Recalled DePuy Hip Implant May Be Failing at Much Higher Rate than First Thought Date Published: Thursday, March 10th, 2011 …

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DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuit Filed by Connecticut Woman

July 10, 2011

DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuit Filed by Connecticut Woman Date Published: Wednesday, March 16th, 2011 The first Connecticut lawsuit against …

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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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DePuy ASR Hip Implant Victim Fears for His Health

July 10, 2011

DePuy ASR Hip Implant Victim Fears for His Health Date Published: Thursday, March 24th, 2011 An Illinois man who recently …

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Growing Number of DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant Lawsuits

July 10, 2011

MDL Sought for Growing Number of DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant Lawsuits Date Published: Wednesday, April 6th, 2011 Another lawsuit has …

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Launch of Hip, Knee Registries in USA

July 10, 2011

DePuy ASR Hip Implant Prompts Launch of Hip, Knee Registries Date Published: Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 The DePuy ASR hip …

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DePuy Hip Implant Lawsuit After Multiple Revisions

July 10, 2011

Woman Files DePuy Hip Implant Lawsuit After Multiple Revisions Date Published: Wednesday, May 4th, 2011 Four years and five surgeries …

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Hip Manufacturers Required by FDA to do Safety Studies

July 10, 2011

Makers of Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Ordered to Conduct Safety Studies Date Published: Wednesday, May 11th, 2011 Federal health regulators have …

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More DePuy ASR Hip Implant Victims

July 10, 2011

More DePuy ASR Hip Implant Victims Seek Legal Recourse Date Published: Saturday, May 14th, 2011 At least four more lawsuits …

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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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