Lawsuits against Smith & Nephew, a British hip implant maker, has been piling up after problems were found among its R3 acetabular hip system and the company ordered a product recall a little more than a year ago, online news reports say. The R3 metal liner of the R3 acetabular system, according to a report from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), was associated with more than the number of expected revisions. The metal parts of the implant were at risk of shedding when it rubs against each other. The metal ions reportedly built-up in the bloodstream, leading to metal poisoning, according to health studies. The company continued to downplay the complications, stating that the recall was not related to the incidences of metal poisoning. There were also other cases of fractures, dislocations and infections that were linked to the product. The recall of its R3 system occured was followed by a stream of negative feedback and complaints.
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Nearly A Year After Smith & Nephew Recall Lawsuits Are Piling Up
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Nearly A Year After Smith & Nephew Recall Lawsuits Are Piling Up
