ASR Recall by DePuy Updated 8/31/2010

DePuy has announced that it is voluntarily recalling the
ASR™ XL Acetabular Head System and DePuy ASR™ Hip
Resurfacing System. DePuy is providing the information
below to help visitors with questions and concerns.
Visitors are also invited to visit the DePuy website at

www.depuy.com.

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  DePuy makes patient safety and health a top priority
  and is continually evaluating data about its
  products. Most ASR hip replacement surgeries have
  been successful. However, data recently received by
  the company shows that more people than expected who
  received the ASR hip experienced pain and other
  symptoms that lead to a second hip replacement
  surgery, called a revision surgery.
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  For
  this reason, DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling its
  ASR™ XL Acetabular Head System and DePuy ASR™ Hip
  Resurfacing System. This recall means additional
  testing and monitoring may be necessary in hip
  replacement patients.  In some cases, patients may
  need additional