J&J Hip Failure Rate as High as 49 Percent, U.K. Doctors Say (Bloomberg)
The British Orthopaedic Association and the British Hip Society said in a statement this week that data on the ASR XL Acetabular System from four surgeons show the rate of second operations, or revisions, ranges from 21 percent after four years to 49 percent after six years.
Overview of DePuy ASR Hip Recall
Worldwide recall
Includes 2 products - ASR XL Acetabular System, which is used for total hip replacements, and the ASR Hip Resurfacing System
93,000 implanted
12% revision rate at 5 years (higher in women)
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