Zimmer Biomet Recalls ASR Hip Replacement System

Zimmer Biomet has announced a voluntary recall of its ASR hip replacement system. The recall was issued after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of high failure rates and adverse events associated with the system.

The ASR hip replacement system was first introduced in 2003. It is a metal-on-metal hip replacement system, which means that both the ball and socket components of the joint are made of metal. This type of hip replacement system is designed to be more durable than traditional hip replacements, which use a plastic socket component.

However, the FDA has received reports of high failure rates and adverse events associated with the ASR hip replacement system. These events include:

• Metallosis, a condition in which metal ions from the implant are released into the bloodstream
• Tissue damage
• Implant loosening
• Pain
• Swelling
• Infection

The FDA has recommended that patients with an ASR hip replacement system should see their doctor as soon as possible to discuss their options. Patients may need to have the implant removed and replaced with a different type of hip replacement system.

Zimmer Biomet has issued a recall for all ASR hip replacement systems that were implanted in patients. The company is offering to pay for the cost of removing and replacing the implants.

If you have an ASR hip replacement system, it is important to see your doctor as soon as possible to discuss your options. You may need to have the implant removed and replaced with a different type of hip replacement system.