On August 30, 2010, I posted an article titled "Johnson and Johnson Hip Implant Failure Rate Prompts Recall." This article discussed Johnson and Johnson"s recall of the DePuy ASR Hip System, also known as the ASR XL Acetabular System. People with the ASR XL Acetabular hip replacement implant have experienced problems such as swelling, pain, and difficulty walking. The device can generate metal debris or particles which dislodge from the implant and travel into the bloodstream of unsuspecting patients. The failure rate of the ASR XL Acetabular … [Read more...]