Orthopaedics

ASR Recall

DePuy makes patient safety and health a top priority and is continually evaluating data about its products. The ASR Hip is one of many hip implants available from DePuy Orthopaedics. 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 System experienced pain and other symptoms that led to a second hip replacement surgery, called a revision surgery. New data shows that five years after implantation, approximately 12% of patients (1 in 8) who had received the ASR resurfacing device and 13% of patients (1 in 8) who had received the ASR total hip replacement needed to have a revision surgery. 

For this reason, DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling its ASR™ XL Acetabular System and DePuy ASR™ Hip Resurfacing System. This recall means additional testing and monitoring may be necessary to ensure your hip implant is functioning well. In some cases patients may need additional surgery. 

These systems first became available in July 2003. If you had your hip surgery prior to July 2003, the hip you received is not subject to this recall.

For any queries you may have, please call the ASR Helpline which is operational Monday thru Friday from 8.00am to 5.00pm. Call toll-free on 1-800 937 999 or alternatively  call +353 1 460 7700.