DePuy has announced that it is voluntarily recalling the
ASR™ XL Acetabular Head System and DePuy ASR™ Hip
Resurfacing System. DePuy is providing the information
below to help visitors with questions and concerns.
Visitors are also invited to visit the DePuy website at
www.depuy.com.
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DePuy makes patient safety and health a top priority
and is continually evaluating data about its
products. Most ASR hip replacement surgeries have
been successful. However, data recently received by
the company shows that more people than expected who
received the ASR hip experienced pain and other
symptoms that lead to a second hip replacement
surgery, called a revision surgery.
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For
this reason, DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling its
ASR™ XL Acetabular Head System and DePuy ASR™ Hip
Resurfacing System. This recall means additional
testing and monitoring may be necessary in hip
replacement patients. In some cases, patients may
need additional surgery.
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DePuy is working closely with health care
professionals worldwide to contact patients with ASR
hip implants. Most people with ASR Hip System
implants do not experience problems, but it is
important that patients with ASR Hip System implants
be evaluated with by a surgeon. Patients with
problems reported different symptoms with their ASR
hip implant, including pain, swelling, and problems
walking.
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DePuy intends to cover reasonable and customary
costs of monitoring and treatment for services,
including revision surgeries, associated with the
recall of ASR.
Click
here for the press release
Click here for the patient information page on our web
site
Click here for an image of the ASR Hip System
Medical Release Form:
Patients
with an ASR Hip are asked to
complete the form and bring it with them to the
appointment to give
their surgeons permission to share information directly
with DePuy.
Click here for the recall notice
This
notice was shared with hospitals and surgeons regarding
the ASR recall.
