Smith And Nephew Biolox Ceramic Hip Replacement

Tandem bipolar hip system.

Smith and nephew biolox ceramic hip replacement. R3 is an acetabular system with stiktite porous coating offering multiple sizes and options for hip replacement surgery. The tandem bipolar and unipolar hip system is a comprehensive partial hip replacement system. Smith nephew manufactures hip replacement parts for several types of hip replacement surgery including partial or total hip replacement surgery resurfacing and revision surgery. Since 2015 the british corporation has paid out two very large settlements to close out many of the claims against it.

In june of 2015 smith nephew withdrew the bhr system from the us market. There are potential risks with hip replacement surgery such as loosening fracture dislocation wear and infection that may result in the need for additional surgery. R3 can be used for primary and revision cases. At least five models have been the subject of individual lawsuits since 2013.

Ceramic femoral head prosthesis. Smith nephew s r3 acetabular system is a multi bearing cup. Hip replacement surgery is intended to relieve hip pain and improve hip function. Over the years the company made innovative contributions to total hip implant design but some of its implants came under scrutiny for early failure rates and fractures.

The bhr system is the only one currently involved in a mass litigation. However implants may not produce the same feel or function as your original hip. Business case heor vac metrics in the use biolox delta by smith nephew inc. Smith nephew will immediately launch the product as an extension of its reflection family of hip implants.

Smith nephew has been plagued with a number of hip replacement woes over the years. Smith nephews orthopaedics division nyse. Smith nephew hip implants named in lawsuits have been the subject of hip replacement recalls or reports of serious complications such as loosening fractures or the need for revision surgery. Smith nephew metal on metal hip settlements.

Standard offset high offset stem length neck height m l width. On august 29 2016 smith nephew recalled this medical device because some bipolar shells were manufactured with an out of specification retainer groove this has resulted in hip implants literally falling apart after being implanted. Not actual size femoral heads available in 28 32 and 36mm only femoral heads available in 28 and 32mm only denotes skirted heads except 36mm 3 16 16 12 8 4 0 3 neck angle 131º 10 20 30 neck length neck options. Smith nephew representative or customer service.

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