The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that Zimmer Biomet is recalling ROSA Brain 3.0 surgical robots due to a possible software defect. According to the recall announcement, there is a software problem that could cause the robotic arm to position itself incorrectly. The incorrect positioning of the...
Metallosis: The Effect of Metal Poisoning
METALLOSIS WATCH What should I watch out for? Metallosis, or metal poisoning, is a medical condition involving the build-up of toxic levels of metal debris in the soft tissue of the human body. Metallosis is linked to artificial joint replacement devices with metal components, such as metal-on-metal hip and knee...
Zimmer VerSys Hip Implant Recalled
Zimmer VerSys Hip Implant System Recalled Due to Early Failure Rates What should I watch out for? The hip joint is an important ball and socket joint in the body that helps a person rotate their hips and walk. It is common for people to need hip replacement surgery due...
Durom Cup Hip Implant Linked to Injuries
The Zimmer Durom Cup Hip Replacement System Has Been Recalled Due to Serious Injuries What should I watch out for? Millions of patients have undergone hip replacement surgery in recent years. The metal-on-metal hip implant, like the Zimmer Durom Cup hip replacement system, has known risks and complications. In fact,...
Zimmer M/L Taper Class 1 Recall
Zimmer M/L Taper with Kinectiv Technology Class 1 Recall What should I watch out for? Hip replacement surgeries are very common types of surgeries, with about 500,000 people every year undergoing the surgery. Unfortunately, many patients who have one hip replacement surgery have to have a second hip replacement surgery,...