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Heavy metals blood test results for Metal on Metal hip joint
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Oct 6, 2023 | Replies (97)Comment receiving replies
Zimmer had a tibial component recall noted by Health Canada on December 12, 2022 and there were similar recalls in other countries.
Health Canada has the information posted online; i'm a new member so i can't post links yet. A Google search will return the URL though.
FWIW, i had a Zimmer NexGen CR Flex implanted in September of 2020. Cobalt levels (cobalt plasma) were 4.2 nmol/L in March and 29.5 nmol/L in late July. Still trying to figure out where to go from there, waiting to hear back from surgeon and i'm in to see family doctor to get a series of cobalt and chromium blood work requests to see if there is an ongoing trend.
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@daveem, I noticed that you wished to post a URL to an article with your post. You will be able to add URLs to your posts in a few days. There is a brief period where new members can't post links. We do this to deter spammers and keep the community safe. Clearly the link you wanted to post is not spam. Please allow me to post it for you.
- Nexgen Complete Knee Solution Stemmed Non-Augment Tibial Comp (Cr/Ps) Option
https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/nexgen-complete-knee-solution-stemmed-non-augment-tibial-comp-crps-option