Important Information About
the ASR Hip System Recall

DePuy Orthopaedics issued a voluntary recall of its ASR™ XL Acetabular Hip System and DePuy ASR™ Hip Resurfacing System in August 2010. We understand that the ASR Hip System recall is concerning for patients, their family members and surgeons. Since the recall decision was made, DePuy has worked to provide patients and surgeons with the information and support they need.

The ASR XL Acetabular Hip System first became commercially available in the U.S. in December 2005. If you had your hip surgery in the U.S. prior to December 2005, the hip you received is not subject to this recall. The ASR Hip Resurfacing System was not commercially available in the U.S.

Professionals Recall Guide

Learn more about the ASR recall and get help in answering your patients’ questions.

Surgeon information

Patients ASR Hip Recall Guide

Find out how to determine if you’re affected by the ASR Hip System recall and learn more about testing and treatment.

Patient hip recall information

ASR Help Line
Patients with an ASR Hip System can call the toll-free ASR Help Line at 888-627-2677. The call center is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST, Monday through Saturday.

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