subject: Thousands Affected By Hip Replacement Recall [print this page] A recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine reviewed the number of medical device recalls between 2005 and 2009, and uncovered that out of the 113 recalled devices, 80 were cleared through the 510(k) process. Additionally, another eight devices were exempt from FDA regulation. Manufacturers of these devices did not have to much to avail of this process, all they had to do is prove that the medical device is substantially similar to devices available on the market. Many orthopedic surgeons believe that hip replacement surgery is unnecessary because of this process.
If you think that your hip replacement implant is part of the recent recall done by DePuy, you may want to take a look at the following check list:
You received a hip implant after July 2003. These devices were not made or used before this time.
The hip that you received as wan ASR XL Acetabular System or a DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing Platform. You may not be aware of the specific hip that you received, but your doctor will be able to explain which product was used in your case.
You received a recall notice from DePuy
You needed a revision surgery within five years after your original surgery because of problems with the first implant
You are experiencing pain in your hip, groin, leg, or lower back.
Your hip does not feel or sound as you think it should. This often means that you hear a clicking or crunching when you stand up or walk. It may also involve the hip feeling as if it is loose or dislocated when in motion.
You have general mobility problems and have difficulty with all physical activities.
hip replacement is part of the recalled hip replacement systems
There have been thousands of people who have been affected by the DePuy hip replacement recall to date. And that number may rise still as there are many different types of implants and understandably, many patients do not know which type of hip device was used during their surgery.
