British Orthopaedists claim that the DePuy ASR revision rate ranges from 21% at four years to 49% at six years

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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