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| Article by Kevin Timms |
The metal liner component of the R3
acetabular hip implant system manufactured by Smtih & Nephew has been
recalled as a result of an unacceptably high early revision rate.
The MHRA released a Medical Device Alert on
25 June 2012 informing the medical profession of the recall.
It is reported that 281 of the R3 metal liners
have been implanted in patients in the UK
For those who have a metal liner component
of the R3 acetabuler hip implant system, the advice is the same as that for all
metal on metal hip implants. Blood metal ion testing should be carried out to
test the levels of cobalt and chromium. For patients with levels above 7ppb
there is a risk that there is a potential soft tissue reaction and a further
cobalt chromium blood tests should be carried out three months later. If cobalt
and chromium levels remain high (or are higher) a further investigation should
be carried out with use of imaging. Where imaging shows an abnormality,
revision should be considered with the patient’s surgeon.
Garden House Solicitors have been instructed by
numerous women with metal on metal hip implants from a variety of
manufacturers. If you have a metal liner component of the R3 acetabular hip
implant system and have suffered from adverse symptoms you may be entitled to
make a metal on metal hip implant compensation claim. For further details
please contact Kevin Timms on 01992 422 128 or email Kevin at kevin@gardenhousesolicitors.co.uk
Tel: 01992 422 128
The contents of this article are intended for general information purposes only and shall not be deemed to be, or constitute legal advice. We cannot accept responsibility for any loss as a result of acts or omissions taken in respect of this article.
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