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I have no idea if it was a Birmingham resurfacing. Do you have any idea where I would find this information. My operative report does mention I had a Wright medical Conserve Plus. At the time of surgery I was told it was a Johnson & Johnson.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Aug 5 9:27am

That particular implant, from a different manufacturer, has been linked to chromium cobalt toxicity and other issues. It was recalled in 2016 and you should have been notified by the surgeon and tested then. Wright Medical was the manufacturer; Johnson & Johnson was primarily the marketer of a variety of implants.

If your total hip replacement was done before 2016, you should find out which one it is too.

Please get your doctor to do a serum cobalt blood test as well. Have you gotten an appointment with a revision surgeon yet?

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