Litigation alleges that the patient suffered the following on account of his asr left hip implant: pain; discomfort; stiffness; soreness;clicking; elevated levels of cobalt and chromium.
In addition, the patient has been negatively affected in his ability to ambulate causing him to walk with a limp.
Litigation further alleges that the patient has been explanted.
Update apr 11, 2018: asr litigation records received.
In addition to what was previously reported, patient alleges anxiety, inability to perform normal activities, suffering and emotional distress.
Added date of revision, account name and associated contact.
Added stem and cup due to alleged elevated metal ion levels.
Doi: (b)(6) 2009 : dor: (b)(6) 2017 (left hip).
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(b)(4).
Investigation summary : this hip replacement platform was voluntarily recalled from the market and the product codes are now considered inactive.
Depuy considers the investigation closed.
Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.
If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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