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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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Stryker Orthopedics Recalls Metal Hip Implant Components

July 25, 2012

Stryker Orthopedics Recalls Metal Hip Implant Components. Stryker Hip Implant Recall Stryker Recalls Unknown Number of Potentially Defective Devices On …

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Medical News: Stryker Recalls Hip Implants – in Public Health & Policy, FDA General from MedPage Today

July 25, 2012

Medical News: Stryker Recalls Hip Implants – in Public Health & Policy, FDA General from MedPage Today. Stryker Recalls Hip …

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Wright Medical Filed Petition to Block Smith & Nephews Metal Implant

July 25, 2012

Wright Medical Filed Petition to Block Smith & Nephews Metal Implant. Wright Medical Filed Petition to Block Smith & Nephews …

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Enhanced recovery program in total hip arthroplasty Dwyer AJ, Tarassoli P, Thomas W, Porter P – Indian J Orthop

July 25, 2012

Enhanced recovery program in total hip arthroplasty Dwyer AJ, Tarassoli P, Thomas W, Porter P – Indian J Orthop. Year : …

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News Headline Story | equities.com

July 25, 2012

News Headline Story | equities.com. Rottenstein Law Group Learns of New Research Showing Link Between Hip Replacement Surgery and Heart …

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UK – S&N BHR HELL – Trevor (General Practitioner) Gets Rude Response from Smith & Nephew

July 24, 2012

Trevor (General Practitioner) Needs Revsion – Dud Smith & Nephew BHR – Just like DePuy ASR I am a GP …

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Hip implant recalled | 6minutes

July 23, 2012

Hip implant recalled | 6minutes. Hip implant recalled 23 July, 2012 Michael Woodhead  The ABGII Modular Femoral Stem and Modular Neck …

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Back Back Surgery for 2012 – Kathleen Mosko

July 22, 2012

Back Surgery for 2012 [Kindle Edition] $0.99 – so, yes you can afford it! Kathleen Mosko (Author), William Smith (Author) …

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‘Toxic’ hip replacement fears – UK Health News – Isle of Man Today

July 21, 2012

  ‘Toxic’ hip replacement fears – UK Health News – Isle of Man Today.   ‘Toxic’ hip replacement fears   …

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Stryker Metal Hip Implant Component Recall Bad News for Makers of Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Devices | NewsInferno

July 16, 2012

Stryker Metal Hip Implant Component Recall Bad News for Makers of Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Devices | NewsInferno. Stryker Metal Hip …

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Delays and Difficulties in Assessing Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants – The Law Offices of John David Hart

July 16, 2012

Delays and Difficulties in Assessing Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants – The Law Offices of John David Hart. Delays and Difficulties in …

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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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Hematogenous Infection of Total Hip Arthroplasty With Actinomyces Following a Noninvasive Dental Procedure | Orthopedics

July 16, 2012

Hematogenous Infection of Total Hip Arthroplasty With Actinomyces Following a Noninvasive Dental Procedure | Orthopedics. Hematogenous Infection of Total Hip …

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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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DePuy ASR Hip Settlements – Rottenstein Law Group

July 15, 2012

DePuy ASR Hip Settlements. Rottenstein Law Group DePuy ASR Hip Settlements Both law firm web sites and mass media articles …

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Failure rates of stemmed metal-on-metal hip replacements : The Lancet

July 15, 2012

Failure rates of stemmed metal-on-metal hip replacements : The Lancet. The Lancet, Volume 380, Issue 9837, Page 105, 14 July …

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Hip Prostheses: New JRC report summarises current knowledge and identifies further research needs — Institute for Health and Consumer Protection – (JRC-IHCP), European Commission

July 15, 2012

Hip Prostheses: New JRC report summarises current knowledge and identifies further research needs — Institute for Health and Consumer Protection …

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Biomet M2a Magnum device – Multidistrict Consolidation Sought

July 15, 2012

Law Offices of John David Hart: Multidistrict Consolidation Sought In Biomet… — FORT WORTH, Texas, July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ —. …

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Total Hip Modular Necks – Is this the next phase of Hip Failures?

July 15, 2012

Total Hip Modular Necks – Is this the next phase of Hip Failures?. Total Hip Modular Necks – Is this …

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US Drug Watchdog Now Calls All Metal Hip Implant Failures the Biggest Disaster Ever

July 15, 2012

US Drug Watchdog Now Calls All Metal Hip Implant Failures the Biggest Disaster Ever for up to 500,000 U.S. Citizens …

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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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NIH adds more information on hip replacement in its NIHSeniorHealth.gov website

July 15, 2012

NIH adds more information on hip replacement in its NIHSeniorHealth.gov website. NIH adds more information on hip replacement in its …

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Smith And Nephew Hip Replacement Recall Lawsuit Attorney

July 15, 2012

Smith And Nephew Hip Replacement Recall Lawsuit Attorney. Saunders & Walker PA 3491 Gandy Blvd. North Suite 200 Pinellas Park, …

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Bernstein Liebhard LLP Launches Stryker Hip Recall Lawyer Website – SFGate

July 15, 2012

Bernstein Liebhard LLP Launches Stryker Hip Recall Lawyer Website – SFGate. Bernstein Liebhard LLP Launches Stryker Hip Recall Lawyer Website …

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No cancer rise in hip implant patients – Health – Fleetwood Weekly News

July 14, 2012

No cancer rise in hip implant patients – Health – Fleetwood Weekly News. No cancer rise in hip implant patients …

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Patient undergoes four joint replacement surgeries – Times Of India

July 14, 2012

Patient undergoes four joint replacement surgeries – Times Of India. Patient undergoes four joint replacement surgeries Umesh Isalkar, TNNJul 11, …

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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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Failing metal hip implants could be releasing toxic nanoparticles

July 14, 2012

Failing metal hip implants could be releasing toxic nanoparticles. Failing metal hip implants could be releasing toxic nanoparticles Scientists have …

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As lawsuits climb, J&J may have new hip trauma – Pinnacle metal-on-metal hip system has nearly 1,600 lawsuits pending

July 14, 2012

As lawsuits climb, J&J may have new hip trauma | Smart Business. As lawsuits climb, J&J may have new hip …

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Stryker Recalls Two Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants

July 14, 2012

Stryker Recalls Two Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants. Stryker Recalls Two Hip Implants July 9, 2012 — Stryker Corp. announced a voluntary …

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Defective Hip Implant Lawyers Offer Free Case Reviews for Stryker Hip Implant Claims – Times Union

July 14, 2012

Defective Hip Implant Lawyers Offer Free Case Reviews for Stryker Hip Implant Claims – Times Union. Defective Hip Implant Lawyers …

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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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About Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants

July 14, 2012

About Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants. About Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants If you or your loved one has endured a MoM hip implant …

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Smith & Nephew – Class 2 Recall R3 Constrained Acetabular Liner

July 10, 2012

Medical & Radiation Emitting Device Recalls. Class 2 Recall R3 Constrained Acetabular Liner Date Posted October 18, 2010 Recall Number …

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FDA Proposes New Rule That Would Require Medical Devices Such as Surgical Mesh to Carry Unique Device Identifier

July 8, 2012

FDA Proposes New Rule That Would Require Medical Devices Such as Surgical Mesh to Carry Unique Device Identifier. FDA Proposes …

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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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Stryker recalls two metal-on-metal hip products for fear of corrosion

July 8, 2012

Stryker recalls two metal-on-metal hip products for fear of corrosion. Stryker recalls two metal-on-metal hip products for fear of corrosion …

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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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Long-Term Health Risks Associated with Genotoxic Nanoparticles Released by Failing Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants

July 8, 2012

Long-Term Health Risks Associated with Genotoxic Nanoparticles Released by Failing Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants. Long-Term Health Risks Associated with Genotoxic Nanoparticles …

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Biomet M2a Magnum Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Lawsuit

July 8, 2012

News Headline Story | equities.com. Biomet M2a Magnum Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Lawsuit Alleges Defective Implant Caused Oregon Woman to Suffer …

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Governmental Oversight of Potentially Dangerous Medical Devices – US Politics Today

July 8, 2012

Governmental Oversight of Potentially Dangerous Medical Devices – US Politics Today. Governmental Oversight of Potentially Dangerous Medical Devices Public and …

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METAL ON METAL TOTAL HIP RESURFACING AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY

July 8, 2012

CTAF ASSESSMENT – METAL ON METAL TOTAL HIP RESURFACING AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=42&ved=0CFIQFjABOCg&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ctaf.org%2Ffiles%2F769_file_Hip_resurfacing_W.pdf&ei=Ovr4T5bGI-yUiAfA5tzhBg&usg=AFQjCNGpF8andIjM3eQZ9JGMI58FwHyo7w&sig2=IPuN6AUkPw1Tt6yzEYt32Q. Or download the …

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Hip resurfacing: A boon for Boomers or too risky?

July 8, 2012

Hip resurfacing: A boon for Boomers or too risky?. Hip resurfacing: A boon for Boomers or too risky? By Annie …

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Metal on metal hip resurfacing using the BHR, Cormet 2000, or Conserve Plus devices does not meet CTAF criteria 3-5 for safety, efficacy and improvement in health outcomes for patients as an alternative to total hip arthroplasty

July 8, 2012

Metal on metal hip resurfacing using the BHR, Cormet 2000, or Conserve Plus devices does not meet CTAF criteria 3-5 for …

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Early Clinical Experience With the Use of the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System | Orthopedics

July 8, 2012

Early Clinical Experience With the Use of the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System | Orthopedics. Early Clinical Experience With the Use …

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Meeting of the Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Advisory Panel June 27-28, 2012 Metal-on-Metal Hip Systems

July 8, 2012

Meeting of the Orthopaedic and  Rehabilitation Devices Advisory Panel June 27-28, 2012 Metal-on-Metal Hip Systems http://www.fda.gov/downloads/AdvisoryCommittees/CommitteesMeetingMaterials/MedicalDevices/MedicalDevicesAdvisoryCommittee/OrthopaedicandRehabilitationDevicesPanel/UCM310217.pdf. This is a PDF …

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Outcomes of Birmingham Hip Resurfacing: A Systematic Review

July 8, 2012

Outcomes of Birmingham Hip Resurfacing: A Systematic Review. Asian J Sports Med. 2012 March; 3(1): 1–7. PMCID: PMC3307960 Outcomes of Birmingham Hip Resurfacing: …

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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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SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS DATA PREMARKET APPROVAL APPLICATION P040033 SMITH & NEPHEW BHR BIRMINGHAM HIP RESURFACING SYSTEMf

July 8, 2012

Source: www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/ac/05/briefing/2005-4181b1_03_SSED_BHR_080505.pdf. SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS DATA PREMARKET APPROVAL APPLICATION P040033  SMITH & NEPHEW BHR   BIRMINGHAM HIP RESURFACING SYSTEM …

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Attachment B – Ragab AA., validity of Self-Assessment Outcome Questionnaires: Patient-Physician Discrepancy in Outcome Interpretation, 39 Biomed. Sci. Instrum. 579-84 (2003)

July 8, 2012

http://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/dockets/05p0440/05p-0440-cp00001-03-Attachment-B-vol1.pdf. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2003;39:579-84. Validity of self-assessment outcome questionnaires: patient-physician discrepancy in outcome interpretation. Ragab AA. Department of Orthopedics, …

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Attachments to Wright Medical’s request to Deny PMA to Smith & Nephew BHR

July 7, 2012

Dockets:. Dockets Management Back 2005P-0440 CP 1 Volume 1 Citizen Petition Attachment A – FDA, Summary Minutes, Meeting of the Orthopedic …

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Premarket Approval (PMA) Database – BIRMINGHAM HIP RESURFACING (BHR) SYSTEM

July 7, 2012

MDRWeb Medical Device Register On-line from Canon Communications, LLC. Premarket Approval (PMA) Database Premarket Approval (PMA) Database Trade Name: BIRMINGHAM …

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P040033: BIRMINGHAM HIP RESURFACING (BHR) SYSTEM by SMITH&NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS – FDAzilla Devices

July 7, 2012

P040033: BIRMINGHAM HIP RESURFACING (BHR) SYSTEM by SMITH&NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS – FDAzilla Devices. PMA Application: P040033 S017 (Most recently approved supplement) Attribute …

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Post-Approval Studies for Smith & Nephew BHR – NOT USEFUL

July 7, 2012

Post-Approval Studies for Smith & Nephew BHR – NOT USEFUL Post-Approval Studies. Post-Approval Studies FDA Home Medical Devices Databases – …

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Smith & Nephew – BHR PMA – FIRST OF A KIND PMA – WHO PULLED WHAT STRINGS????

July 7, 2012

http://www.fda.gov/downloads/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH/CDRHReports/ucm127516.pdf. Hip Prostheses The Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) System, P040033, by  Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics was approved on May 9, …

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FDA Pre Market Approval (PMA) of Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) System – P040033

July 7, 2012

HOW DID THEY GET APPROVAL? Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) System – P040033. Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) System PMA Approval P040033a …

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An “Understandable” Complication | Coming to terms with postsurgical depression

July 1, 2012

An “Understandable” Complication | Harvard Magazine Jul-Aug 2000. An “Understandable” Complication Coming to terms with postsurgical depression by John F. …

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Bone Cement Implantation Syndrome

July 1, 2012

Bone Cement Implantation Syndrome. Bone Cement Implantation Syndrome PA PSRS Patient Saf Advis 2006 Dec;3(4):1,4-9. PA-PSRS has received reports of …

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Howard Sadwin’s Suffering from Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant | Mesh Medical Device Newsdesk

July 1, 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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BPS Research Digest: Fear impedes older patients’ recovery from hip surgery

July 1, 2012

BPS Research Digest: Fear impedes older patients’ recovery from hip surgery. Fear impedes older patients’ recovery from hip surgery Falling …

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Are You Paying Attention to Postoperative Depression?

July 1, 2012

Are You Paying Attention to Postoperative Depression?. Published Online: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 Depression is a well-documented adverse effect of …

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My Hip Replacement Operation by James Howard Kunstler

July 1, 2012

My Hip Replacement Operation by James Howard Kunstler. My Bad Hip – A Melodrama in Three Acts – With Additional Notes by …

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Emotions Can Affect Recovery From Hip Surgery

July 1, 2012

Emotions Can Affect Recovery From Hip Surgery. Emotions Can Affect Recovery From Hip Surgery ScienceDaily (June 26, 2007) — Orthopaedic …

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Hip injuries in men’s tennis no longer game, set, match – USATODAY.com

July 1, 2012

Hip injuries in men’s tennis no longer game, set, match – USATODAY.com. Hip injuries in men’s tennis no longer game, …

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SMART IDEA :: Technology could monitor hip replacements for signs of wear | News | The Engineer

July 1, 2012

Technology could monitor hip replacements for signs of wear | News | The Engineer. Technology could monitor hip replacements for …

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Man, 93, undergoes hip replacement successfully – Mumbai – DNA

July 1, 2012

Man, 93, undergoes hip replacement successfully – Mumbai – DNA. Man, 93, undergoes hip replacement successfully Published: Tuesday, Jun 26, …

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FDA Reports16,800 Metal On Metal Hip Implant Adverse Events

July 1, 2012

FDA Reports16,800 Metal On Metal Hip Implant Adverse Events | The Legal Examiner Phoenix. FDA Reports16,800 Metal On Metal Hip …

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STRYKER REJUVENATE HIP IMPLANT RECALLED | West Palm Beach Personal Injury Attorneys Blog

July 1, 2012

STRYKER REJUVENATE HIP IMPLANT RECALLED | West Palm Beach Personal Injury Attorneys Blog. By Ami Romanelli posted in Products liability …

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DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant Failure Initiative Considered “Vital”

July 1, 2012

DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant Failure Initiative Considered “Vital”. The U.S. Drug Watchdog has a goal of identifying every single one …

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FDA panel sees little use for metal-on-metal hips | CTVNews

July 1, 2012

FDA panel sees little use for metal-on-metal hips | CTVNews. The Associated Press; Published Friday, Jun. 29, 2012 8:25AM EDT This …

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Biomet Hip Lawsuit – Biomet Magnum Hip Implant

July 1, 2012

Biomet Hip Lawsuit Recent News | Seedol.com. Biomet Hip Lawsuit Recent News –  Biomet Magnum Hip Implant 06/29/2012 A Biomet Hip …

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FDA Probes Safety Issues Associated with Metal Hip Implants | Qmed

June 30, 2012

FDA Probes Safety Issues Associated with Metal Hip Implants | Qmed. FDA Probes Safety Issues Associated with Metal Hip Implants …

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FDA to study growing failure rate of metal hip devices – USATODAY.com

June 30, 2012

FDA to study growing failure rate of metal hip devices – USATODAY.com. The Food and Drug Administration is meeting with …

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Pennsylvania woman to address FDA panel on husband’s hip-replacement recall – Philly.com

June 30, 2012

Pennsylvania woman to address FDA panel on husband’s hip-replacement recall – Philly.com. Pennsylvania woman to address FDA panel on husband’s …

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FDA probes safety issues with metal hip implants

June 30, 2012

FDA probes safety issues with metal hip implants – Rolla, MO – The Rolla Daily News. WASHINGTON — Metal hip …

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Justice for Hip Failures: DePuy ASR Recall: Nearly 16,800 adverse events reported for metal-on-metal hips, including DePuy ASR and Biomet Magnum

June 30, 2012

Justice for Hip Failures: DePuy ASR Recall: Nearly 16,800 adverse events reported for metal-on-metal hips, including DePuy ASR and Biomet …

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Suffering of Thousands Prompts FDA Hearing about Hip Implants

June 30, 2012

Suffering of Thousands Prompts FDA Hearing about Hip Implants. Suffering of Thousands Prompts FDA Hearing about Hip Implants Thousands of …

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Safety Of All-Metal Hip Implants Under US Scrutiny – International Business Times

June 30, 2012

Safety Of All-Metal Hip Implants Under US Scrutiny – International Business Times. By Anna Yukhananov June 27, 2012 9:25 AM …

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FDA Considers Metal Hip Injuries — A Bit Too Late for Some Victims – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts

June 30, 2012

FDA Considers Metal Hip Injuries — A Bit Too Late for Some Victims – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | …

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Medical Device « The Senate Passes Unparalleled Medical Device User Fee Act

June 30, 2012

Medical Device « DePuy Recall Blog. The Senate Passes Unparalleled Medical Device User Fee Act When the Senate passed the resolution …

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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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Stuart’s update – The never ending ASR story! Another painful year goes by!

June 30, 2012

The never ending ASR story! Another painful year goes by! If I still had my Johnson and Johnson De Puy …

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Barbara’s tragic story – Bad Hips From Birmingham

June 30, 2012

I have had two replacement hips, metal on metal, and my cobalt levels are high. I am waiting ot see …

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Metal on Metal Hip Disaster – F.D.A. Hearing to Focus on Replacement Hips

June 27, 2012

F.D.A. Hearing to Focus on Replacement Hips By BARRY MEIER Published: June 26, 2012 The Food and Drug Administration will …

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Press release: MHRA tells surgeons to stop using R3 metal cup liner and extends patient monitoring advice : MHRA

June 26, 2012

MHRA tells surgeons to stop using R3 metal cup liner and extends patient monitoring advice Contact: Press Office 020 3080 …

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FiDA Failed Implant Device Alliance

June 26, 2012

FiDA Failed Implant Device Alliance. Failed metal on metal hips: U.S. lab rats! FDA probes safety issues with metal hip …

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MUST READ – Back Surgery for 2012 – Kathleen Mosko

June 24, 2012

BACK SURGERY FOR 2012 is on Amazon, Kindle! My good friend Kathy Mosko has published her first book on Amazon …

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Kathryn’s Story – More Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Misery…

June 13, 2012

Thanks for your site and the information you have provided. I am a 55 yr old wife, mother, and grandmother …

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S&N tries to fade out of Metal on Metal QUIETLY… Smith & Nephew Voluntarily Withdraws Hip Component

June 5, 2012

More of the b/s we have come to love and expect from S&N….. Smith & Nephew Voluntarily Withdraws Hip Component …

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Comment Example: Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee

June 5, 2012

I thought it might be helpful to show what I sent in electronically in advance of the above referenced meeting, …

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Interests of patients lost in failure of hip implants

May 24, 2012

Interests of patients lost in failure of hip implants. Interests of patients lost in failure of hip implants May 19, …

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Size a hurdle but United States citizen gets new hip joint – Times Of India

May 24, 2012

Size a hurdle but United States citizen gets new hip joint – Times Of India. Size a hurdle but United …

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Zimmer Durom Cup Hip Implant – Waters & Kraus

May 24, 2012

Zimmer Durom Cup Hip Implant – Waters & Kraus. Zimmer Durom Cup Hip Implant We protect the interests of those …

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Total hip arthroplasty for failed aseptic Austin Moore prosthesis Bhosale P, Suryawanshi A, Mittal A – Indian J Orthop

May 24, 2012

Total hip arthroplasty for failed aseptic Austin Moore prosthesis Bhosale P, Suryawanshi A, Mittal A – Indian J Orthop. ORIGINAL …

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Victory in DePuy Hip Litigation: PSB Defeats Motion to Dismiss

May 24, 2012

Victory in DePuy Hip Litigation: PSB Defeats Motion to Dismiss. Critical Victory in DePuy Hip Litigation: PSB Defeats Motion to …

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Smoking Hikes Risk of Knee and Hip Replacement Failure in Arthritis Patients

May 24, 2012

Smoking Hikes Risk of Knee and Hip Replacement Failure in Arthritis Patients. Smoking Hikes Risk of Knee and Hip Replacement …

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DePuy Hip Recall Lawsuit Washington | DePuy Lawyer

May 24, 2012

DePuy Hip Recall Lawsuit Washington | DePuy Lawyer. Pinnacle Lawsuit Filed by Washington Man Elise Kramer | May 23rd, 2012 …

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Attorney Szerlag Files J&J Hip Lawsuits and Attends MDL Status Conference

May 24, 2012

Attorney Szerlag Files J&J Hip Lawsuits and Attends MDL Status Conference. Attorney Szerlag Files J&J Hip Lawsuits and Attends MDL …

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National Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Lawyers File Lawsuit on Behalf of DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recipient Injured Allegedly Due to Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement – Yahoo! News

May 24, 2012

National Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Lawyers File Lawsuit on Behalf of DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recipient Injured Allegedly Due to Metal-on-Metal …

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Golf After A Hip Injury Or Hip Replacement Surgery

May 24, 2012

Golf After A Hip Injury Or Hip Replacement Surgery. Hip Injury And Return To Golf While it is not one …

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JENNIFER UDUJE: Patients deserve better care » Standard-Times

May 24, 2012

JENNIFER UDUJE: Patients deserve better care » Standard-Times. JENNIFER UDUJE: Patients deserve better care Jennifer Uduje Posted May 23, 2012 …

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What You Need to Know About Total Hip Replacement Surgery

May 24, 2012

What You Need to Know About Total Hip Replacement Surgery. What You Need to Know About Total Hip Replacement Surgery …

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Are Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Tied to Increased Cancer Risk? Part Three: Specific Cancer Risks Post Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant

May 24, 2012

Are Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Tied to Increased Cancer Risk? Part Three: Specific Cancer Risks Post Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant. Are Metal-on-Metal …

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Joan Wood: Former Land Girl died from infection after being ‘starved in hospital’ | Mail Online

May 24, 2012

Joan Wood: Former Land Girl died from infection after being ‘starved in hospital’ | Mail Online. Former Land Girl died …

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Hip Revision Surgery – Bruce H. Moeckel, M.D. in Physician Interview Series on Vimeo

May 22, 2012

Hip Revision Surgery – Bruce H. Moeckel, M.D. in Physician Interview Series on Vimeo. Hip Revision Surgery – Bruce H. …

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The Influence of Partial Knee Replacement Designs on Tensile Strain at Implant-Bone Interface

May 22, 2012

The Influence of Partial Knee Replacement Designs on Tensile Strain at Implant-Bone Interface. International Journal of Rheumatology Volume 2012 (2012), Article ID 607872, …

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GoLocalProv | Health | Dealing with Arthritis: Do You Need Joint Replacement?

May 22, 2012

GoLocalProv | Health | Dealing with Arthritis: Do You Need Joint Replacement?. Dealing with Arthritis: Do You Need Joint Replacement? …

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Hip replacement and resurfacing equally effective at improving joint function | Arthritis Research UK

May 15, 2012

Hip replacement and resurfacing equally effective at improving joint function | Arthritis Research UK. Published on 08 May 2012 Source: …

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Dodgy hips in recall Today’s News – The Mercury – The Voice of Tasmania

May 13, 2012

Dodgy hips in recall Today’s News – The Mercury – The Voice of Tasmania. MATT SMITH   |   May 07, 2012 …

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DePuy Hip Lawsuit | DePuy ASR Hip Recall

May 13, 2012

DePuy Hip Lawsuit | DePuy ASR Hip Recall. Elise Kramer | May 6th, 2012 | Posted in Depuy Hip Recall A …

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40’s Woman Ruined by Smith & Nephew Hip Implant

May 13, 2012

I am a 48 year old female who had a smith and nephew metal on metal hip implanted in 2007. …

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Preparing for Hip Replacement Surgery

May 13, 2012

Preparing for Hip Replacement Surgery. Hip replacement has become a common and safe procedure — about 285,000 people in the …

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Live Total Hip Replacement – Dow International Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan – YouTube

May 13, 2012

Live Total Hip Replacement – Dow International Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan – YouTube.

Patient urges implant recall | Otago Daily Times Online News : Otago, South Island, New Zealand & International News

May 13, 2012

Patient urges implant recall | Otago Daily Times Online News : Otago, South Island, New Zealand & International News. By Eileen …

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Metal hip implants to be checked | Otago Daily Times Online News : Otago, South Island, New Zealand & International News

May 13, 2012

Metal hip implants to be checked | Otago Daily Times Online News : Otago, South Island, New Zealand & International …

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Zimmer Hip Lawsuit | Zimmer Hip Replacement Problems Lawsuit

May 13, 2012

Zimmer Hip Lawsuit | Zimmer Hip Replacement Problems Lawsuit. Seth Harris | May 8th, 2012 | Posted in Zimmer Hip Lawsuit …

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Metal-Free, High-Tech Composite Hip Implant – TMD – Today’s Medical Developments

May 13, 2012

Metal-Free, High-Tech Composite Hip Implant – TMD – Today’s Medical Developments. Metal-Free, High-Tech Composite Hip Implant Some hip replacements do …

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DePuy ASR Hip Implant Case Update – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts

May 13, 2012

DePuy ASR Hip Implant Case Update – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts. Posted on May 11, 2012 by Brenda …

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German engineers develop a non-metal hip implant for long-term use | MassDevice.com On Call | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News

May 13, 2012

German engineers develop a non-metal hip implant for long-term use | MassDevice.com On Call | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry …

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DePuy Pinnacle Lawsuit: New Court Orders :: Dallas Fort Worth Injury Lawyer Blog

May 13, 2012

DePuy Pinnacle Lawsuit: New Court Orders :: Dallas Fort Worth Injury Lawyer Blog. Posted On: May 7, 2012 by Dr. Shezad Malik …

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Eric Bohm: Let’s Treat Our Hips the Same Way We Treat Our Cars

May 12, 2012

Eric Bohm: Let’s Treat Our Hips the Same Way We Treat Our Cars. Hip and knee replacement surgeries are among …

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MELODIKA.net – Returning Patients to Active Lives with Joint Revision Surgery

May 12, 2012

MELODIKA.net – Returning Patients to Active Lives with Joint Revision Surgery. Wednesday, 09 May 2012 When Georgann Maurice and her …

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Whitehall man with two defective hip implants wants to be heard by the FDA – mcall.com

May 12, 2012

Whitehall man with two defective hip implants wants to be heard by the FDA – mcall.com. By Milton D. Carrero, …

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Hip Replacement Crisis in Europe Causes Demand for Medical Device Registry

May 12, 2012

Hip Replacement Crisis in Europe Causes Demand for Medical Device Registry. The global medical crises of dangerous metal-on-metal hip implants …

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DePuy ASR Hip Lawsuit | DePuy Hip Lawyer

May 12, 2012

DePuy ASR Hip Lawsuit | DePuy Hip Lawyer. Seth Harris | May 9th, 2012 | Posted in Depuy Hip Recall …

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Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants – Advisories, Warnings & Recalls for the public

May 12, 2012

Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants – Advisories, Warnings & Recalls for the public. Public Communication – Health Canada Issued Important Safety Information …

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DePuy’s BMJ fray: Is the hip maker showing its hand ahead of jury trials? | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News

May 12, 2012

DePuy’s BMJ fray: Is the hip maker showing its hand ahead of jury trials? | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry …

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Health Canada Recommends Patients to Be Careful About Metal-On-Metal Hips | French Tribune

May 12, 2012

Health Canada Recommends Patients to Be Careful About Metal-On-Metal Hips | French Tribune. Submitted by Nimisha Sachdev on Thu, 05/10/2012 …

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Defective DePuy Hips: The Empire (Johnson & Johnson) Strikes Back :: Accident and Injury Lawyer Blog

May 12, 2012

Defective DePuy Hips: The Empire (Johnson & Johnson) Strikes Back :: Accident and Injury Lawyer Blog. May 10, 2012, by …

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Hip Replacement Surgery-Physiotherapy-Exercises-Ergonomic-Do’s-and-Don’ts | Medindia

May 12, 2012

Hip Replacement Surgery-Physiotherapy-Exercises-Ergonomic-Do’s-and-Don’ts | Medindia. Hip joint is one of the largest weight-bearing joints of our body. When physiologically fit, …

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Willowbrook Man Pain-Free After New Direct Anterior Approach Hip Surgery — Downers Grove news, photos and events — TribLocal.com

May 12, 2012

Willowbrook Man Pain-Free After New Direct Anterior Approach Hip Surgery — Downers Grove news, photos and events — TribLocal.com. Willowbrook …

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DePuy Pinnacle Hip Lawsuit | DePuy Hip Litigation

May 12, 2012

DePuy Pinnacle Hip Lawsuit | DePuy Hip Litigation. Texas Court Moves Forward with DePuy Hip Litigation Irene Hobbs | May …

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Corin reports positive long-term trial data for Cormet

May 12, 2012

Corin reports positive long-term trial data for Cormet. Posted on 10/05/2012 in Medical Company Product News Corin’s hip resurfacing device …

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Medical Implant Recalls Raises Questions about 510K Review Process. | U.S. PIRG

May 12, 2012

Medical Implant Recalls Raises Questions about 510K Review Process. | U.S. PIRG. Medical Implant Recalls Raises Questions about 510K Review …

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Australian DePuy Hip Recall Class Action Lawsuit Gains Strength – Hip Implants

May 12, 2012

Australian DePuy Hip Recall Class Action Lawsuit Gains Strength – Hip Implants Australian DePuy Hip Recall Class Action Lawsuit Gains …

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Another Lawsuit Filed Against DePuy over Pinnacle Hip Replacement device – Hip Implants – Zimbio

May 12, 2012

Another Lawsuit Filed Against DePuy over Pinnacle Hip Replacement device – Hip Implants – Zimbio. Another Lawsuit Filed Against DePuy …

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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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US Drug Watchdog Now Offers To Help All Recalled DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recipients

May 12, 2012

US Drug Watchdog Now Offers To Help All Recalled DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recipients Get Identified To The Best Attorneys …

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MoM Hip Victim Stories to the Orthopedic and Rehab Devices Panel of Med. Devices Advisory Commitee

May 1, 2012

I just want to emphasize how important it is for as many of us as possible to send in our …

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June 27-28, 2012: Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee Meeting Announcement

April 27, 2012

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA-2012-N-0293] Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel of the …

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Metals from hip replacements present toxic risk for millions, investigation warns

April 25, 2012

Metals from hip replacements present toxic risk for millions, investigation warns Ryan Jaslow (CBS News) Millions of people with metal …

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UK ALERT – MITCH TRH acetabular cups/MITCH TRH modular heads

April 9, 2012

Problem Download Medical Alert here – Medical Alert The MITCH TRH System is a metal-on-metal hip replacement system consisting of …

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Vickie’s story of pain and anguish

April 9, 2012

Hi , I had my DePuy hip in 2006 and had trouble from day 1. I had full blown trouble …

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Smith and Nephew payments to 236 Sugeons & Institutions in the USA

April 1, 2012

This report says it all. If your product is so good – why do you have to pay MD’s to …

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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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Finding the Right Solution for Joint Pain | Piper Shores News & Events

March 24, 2012

Finding the Right Solution for Joint Pain | Piper Shores News & Events. Finding the Right Solution for Joint Pain …

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Judge consolidates Wright Conserve hip replacements into MDL | Consumer Drug Report | For Informed Drug Consumers

March 24, 2012

Judge consolidates Wright Conserve hip replacements into MDL | Consumer Drug Report | For Informed Drug Consumers. Judge consolidates Wright …

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What is the Status of Biomet Metal on Metal Hip Replacements | PA Law Blogs

March 24, 2012

What is the Status of Biomet Metal on Metal Hip Replacements | PA Law Blogs. What is the Status of …

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North West Evening Mail | News | Barrow patient tells of his hip replacement ordeal

March 24, 2012

North West Evening Mail | News | Barrow patient tells of his hip replacement ordeal. Barrow patient tells of his …

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200 Irish Patients Plan DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuit | NewsInferno

March 24, 2012

200 Irish Patients Plan DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuit | NewsInferno. 200 Irish Patients Plan DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuit …

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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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Failure Rates High in All-Metal Hip Implants, Not Just DePuy

March 24, 2012

Failure Rates High in All-Metal Hip Implants, Not Just DePuy. Failure Rates High In All Metal On Metal Hips Implants …

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Health News – New blood to improve life of artificial joints

March 24, 2012

Health News – New blood to improve life of artificial joints. New blood to improve life of artificial joints 22/03/2012 …

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Isn’t this typical! Knee Implant patient says he was ‘left to suffer’ – Hamilton Advertiser

March 24, 2012

Knee Implant patient says he was ‘left to suffer’ – Hamilton Advertiser. Knee Implant patient says he was ‘left to …

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DePuy Exec’s seem to think money comes first – F.D.A. Asked DePuy for Safety Data Just Before Hip Implant’s Phaseout – NYTimes.com

March 24, 2012

F.D.A. Asked DePuy for Safety Data Just Before Hip Implant’s Phaseout – NYTimes.com. Hip Device Phaseout Followed F.D.A. Data Request …

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Class Action Against S&N in Australia – BHR Failures…

March 17, 2012

An Australian Reader of Earl’s View wrote to me… Just thought I’d add to the mix with results of my …

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Hip patients: Why weren’t we told? – National – NZ Herald News

March 17, 2012

Hip patients: Why weren’t we told? – National – NZ Herald News. Hip patients: Why weren’t we told? By Phil …

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JC – Current Issues with my Hip

March 17, 2012

Hi Earl, I’ve enjoyed reading your blog. Lots of useful information but I’m sorry you had to endure so much …

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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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Metal-on-Metal Hips Need Work More Quickly

March 14, 2012

  By John Gever, Senior Editor, MedPage Today Published: March 12, 2012 Revision of total hip replacement surgery within five years …

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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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Karen’s Story – another S&N BHR disaster

March 13, 2012

Having read your piece about Dysplasia of the hip, I am thinking my story may go back 40 years! During …

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Steve’s Smith & Nephew BHR nightmare

March 9, 2012

I had a Birmingham hip replacement done in California approximately 4 yrs. ago. I have had problems with it, but …

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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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Stuart’s Advice – Warnings to all metal on metal implant recipients! Don’t miss this!

March 5, 2012

Warnings to all metal on metal implant recipients! Don’t miss this! I hope as readers of Earl’s blog, I am …

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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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Press release: MHRA updates advice for metal-on-metal hip replacements : MHRA

March 1, 2012

Press release: MHRA updates advice for metal-on-metal hip replacements : MHRA. Press release: MHRA updates advice for metal-on-metal hip replacements …

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Metal Hips in Britain Require Longer Monitoring, Regulators Say – NYTimes.com

March 1, 2012

Metal Hips in Britain Require Longer Monitoring, Regulators Say – NYTimes.com. Britain Extends Monitoring for People With Metal Hips By …

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Serious concerns over Metal on Metal Hips – British Medical Journal

March 1, 2012

How safe are metal-on-metal hip implants? BMJ 2012;344:e1410 doi: 10.1136/bmj.e1410 (Published 28 February 2012) How safe are metal-on-metal hip implants? …

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DePuy ASR – Make Your own mind up – Document – 2009 E-Mail on Hip Device – NYTimes.com

February 23, 2012

Document – 2009 E-Mail on Hip Device – NYTimes.com. Document: 2009 E-Mail on Hip Device Published: February 21, 2012 RelatedIn …

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Stuart Asks: “Where to from here?”

February 19, 2012

“Where to from here?” I have spent a great deal of time contemplating this weekend as you may have seen …

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Stuart on DePuy ASR Disaster – “The question that I didn’t want to answer”

February 19, 2012

“The question that I didn’t want to answer” Late last year (2011), I was sitting on my back deck at …

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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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What’s hip and what’s hype in hip surgery by Mr Warwick Radford | totalhealth

February 5, 2012

What’s hip and what’s hype in hip surgery by Mr Warwick Radford | totalhealth. What’s hip and what’s hype in …

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Total hip replacement injury pain vs surgical pain…

February 4, 2012

Total hip replacement injury pain vs surgical pain…. by Kathleen Mosko February 4th, 2012 http://kathleenmosko.com/total-hip-replacement-injury-pain-vs-surgical-pain/ Hi Everyone! It’s me, your …

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How is this for absolute BS… Smith & Nephew BHR Failures are just as damaging

February 3, 2012

Mr McMinn Addresses Negative Press Against Hip Resurfacing Source: http://www.hipresurfacingnews.com/archives/453-Mr-McMinn-Addresses-Negative-Press-Against-Hip-Resurfacing.html I received an email from Tom Phelan from the McMinn …

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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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Goodmans Law Gives Howard a UK perspective on Smith & Nephew BHR Problems

February 2, 2012

Dear Howard, Thank you for your e-mail which I read with great interest. You are right in saying that not …

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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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Lynne’s Story – UK – BHR failure after 6 years

February 1, 2012

I had a Birmingham hip replacement 6 years, ago. It now has to be revised because of AVAL damage. Is …

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Kiwis told of implant poison risk – Metal on Metal

January 31, 2012

My View: in this article the medical “authority says only DePuy metal on metal hips are a problem (abridged)” – …

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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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UK hospital recalls all Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Patients…

January 30, 2012

Update from Alison Hi Earl I have just been to my hospital for an x ray as they have told …

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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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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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