What hip implants have been recalled?

What hip implants have been recalled?

Major Hip Replacement Recalls Occurred for These Popular Implant Products:

• DePuy ASR Acetabular & Resurfacing System.
• Stryker Rejuvenate and ABG II Hip Recall.
• Smith & Nephew R3 Acetabular, Modular SMF, Modular Redapt Femoral Hip Systems.
• Wright Conserve Plus and Profemur Z Hip Stem.
• Zimmer Durom Acetabular Component.

How much does a Stryker hip cost?

The Stryker Mako robot sells for $1.25 million for the robot itself, and an added $100,000 service contract is needed every year as well. The robot also uses $1,000 in extra disposable equipment for each case. The cost of the actual implant varies; however, typically the purchase price tag is around $5,500.

Where are Stryker hips manufactured?

Stryker Hip Recall The Stryker Corp. is a medical technology company based in Kalamazoo, Michigan which manufactures a number of joint and bone replacement medical devices. Many of the Stryker medical devices have been successful but some of their hip replacement products have caused serious injury to patients.

How long does Stryker hip last?

A 2008 study that analyzed 105 patients who received Secur-Fit hip implants concluded that the stems “performed exceedingly well” during the 5- and 10-year follow-up period.

How long do titanium hip implants last?

Studies suggest that 90 percent of knee and hip replacements still function well 10 to 15 years after they’re implanted, but recent joint replacement innovations may make them last even longer.

Can you have robotic hip replacement?

With robotic hip surgery, physicians can perform more accurate surgery. They have an increased ability to preserve the healthy bone in and around the hip while removing all the diseased or unhealthy bone and cartilage. Better accuracy helps the replacement last longer without complications.

Are there any recalls on Stryker?

From 2009 to 2013, the Stryker Corporation issued permanent recalls for two of the company’s hip replacement systems and multiple recalls for one of its hip stems. It recalled the Rejuvenate and ABG II hip implants in 2012, halting all global sales and production of the components.

What you Cannot do after hip replacement?

Hip replacement patients are given a long list of things not to do—do not bend the hips or knees further than 90 degrees, do not cross the legs, do not lift the leg to put on socks, and much more. These movement restrictions protect the new hip from dislocation.