The History of Metal Hip Implants - The Metal on Metal Hip eBook - Part 6

In 1976 medical devices were added to the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, placing metal hip implants under FDA regulation. At this time metal-on-metal hip implants were categorized under a Class III or “high risk,” category. Nonetheless, the FDA made the determination to allow regulation of hip implant devices through the 510(k) fast track approval process. Metal-on-metal hip implants were not widely used during the next twenty years, however by the late 1980’s, second-generation metal hip implant designs had been introduced.


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Materials Used in the Construction of Hip Implants - Metal on Metal Hip Implant eBook Part 4

During the years from 1970-2000—and into the first few years of the 2000’s—hip implant prostheses were largely constructed of ceramic, polyethylene, and metal-on-plastic (the longest tried-and-tested bearing). The femoral stems were generally constructed of a cobalt and chrome alloy, while the concave cup liner was made of polyethylene, a type of plastic. The metal-on-plastic components...
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Hip Metallosis Lawyer Andrew Sullo Announces Free Release of eBook for Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Patients

HOUSTON, TX, February 7, 2014In an ongoing effort to help those who have suffered harm from metal-on-metal hip implants, Andrew Sullo, managing partner of Sullo & Sullo LLP, is pleased to announce the release of a new e-book—What You Must Know About Metal-on-Metal Hips. The e-book will be released in sections on the Sullo & Sullo website over the next quarter; at the completion of the online posting, the e-book will be made available for free download. As...
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