Hip Implant Failure rate spurs Recall

Manufacturers, announced a recall of an all-metal total hip replacement. There has been a reported high percent of the number of implants causing pain and range of motion problems for the recipients.

All of the 7,500 hip replacing kits shipped between 2004 and 2011 have been recalled. Surgeons and Doctors and hospitals were notified of this recall after implant registry historicaldata revealed that more than 12% of UK-based patients needed to replace their implants within seven years and more than 7 percent of Australian patients needed replacements within three years.

In the past there were recalls of all two versions of hip implants because they experienced high-failure rates. That recall led to thousands of U.S. lawsuits which are still in progress. The first of those lawsuits is reaching trial in California.

Some of these recalls for over the counter meds were for incorrect levels of active ingredients, metal or glass shards in the product, and questionable smells.

Atlanta Attorney