Thousands of Britons face risks posed by metal-on-metal hip implants
Possibly 10,000 or more Britons may have been fitted with a metal-on-metal hip implant in the last decade and they now face the serious and life-altering risks posed by these devices. Like thousands more around the world, people living in England are facing problems caused by their defective hip implants at alarming rates and have … [Read more...] about Thousands of Britons face risks posed by metal-on-metal hip implants
Majority of Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Failures Occur within Two Years, Study Finds
A newly published metal-on-metal hip replacement study is reporting that the majority of failures occur early, within two years of surgery. The study, published in the journal Orthopedics, is just the latest to indicate that close follow-up of metal-on-metal hip implant patients is warranted. This new study reviewed data on 80 … [Read more...] about Majority of Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Failures Occur within Two Years, Study Finds
Toxic Nano-Particles from Failing Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacements May Pose Long-Term Health Risks
According to a new study, failing metal-on-metal hip implants generate toxic nano-particles that release Cobalt 2+ ions, which not only cause inflammation in surrounding tissue, but have the potential to cause long-term damage to the genetic material of cells. According to a report published by Medicalxpress.com, this "genotoxicity" … [Read more...] about Toxic Nano-Particles from Failing Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacements May Pose Long-Term Health Risks
Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Lawyer Takes Issue with Statements Made by DePuy Orthpaedics Official During FDA Meeting
An attorney with a national law firm that represents victims of alleged metal-on-metal hip implant injuries has expressed dismay at some statements made last week regarding the regulation of all-metal hip replacement devices by an official with DePuy Orthopaedics. According to Daniel Burke, Senior Litigation Counsel at Parker … [Read more...] about Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Lawyer Takes Issue with Statements Made by DePuy Orthpaedics Official During FDA Meeting
FDA Advisory Panel Wrestling with Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Safety
An advisory panel for the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) began a highly-anticipated meeting yesterday to discuss the safety of metal-on-metal hip implants. Among other things, the panel of outside experts is being asked to make recommendations regarding the best practices for monitoring patients with metal-on-metal hip … [Read more...] about FDA Advisory Panel Wrestling with Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Safety
FDA Panel Takes up Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Safety Today
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is convening a meeting starting today to help decide the future of metal-on-metal hip implants following high-profile recalls and mounting questions about their overall safety. The agency has already ordered 33 manufacturers of these artificial joints to conduct post-market safety studies … [Read more...] about FDA Panel Takes up Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Safety Today
FDA Advisors Set to Examine Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Safety Concerns
Thousands of people with metal-on-metal hip implant devices could soon get some answers from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) about the dangers they face. Tomorrow, the agency will convene a panel of outside medical experts to examine the safety record of metal-on-metal hip replacements, and recommend the best practices … [Read more...] about FDA Advisors Set to Examine Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Safety Concerns
Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Concerns Grow in Canada
Canadian patients and doctors are voicing more concerns about metal-on-metal hip replacements, as health regulators around the world continue to investigate the safety of the devices. According to a report from the CBC, four companies have recently either recalled or suspended sales of metal-on-metal hip replacement devices, while a … [Read more...] about Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Concerns Grow in Canada
Study Finds Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Associated with High Incidence of Pseudotumors
Yet another study is adding to concerns about the potential dangers associated with metal-on-metal hip implants. The study, published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, found that large diameter metal-on-metal total hip replacement may be associated with a substantially higher incidence of pseudotumor formation. The … [Read more...] about Study Finds Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Associated with High Incidence of Pseudotumors
Health Canada Issues Warning for Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Dangers
Health Canada has issued a new warning to patients and doctors about the possible complications associated with metal-on-metal hip replacements, and is alerting patients there about warning signs of a malfunctioning all-metal hip implant. The Health Canada warning comes amid a growing number of reports worldwide regarding implant … [Read more...] about Health Canada Issues Warning for Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Dangers
New Study Links Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Corrosion with Adverse Local Tissue Reactions
Yet another study is pointing to potential dangers posed by metal-on-metal hip implants. This time, an article published in the Journal of Arthroplasty is reporting corrosion in the head taper junction was more likely to occur in patients with 36-mm diameter metal-on-metal hip replacement, compared to those with the same size … [Read more...] about New Study Links Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Corrosion with Adverse Local Tissue Reactions
