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Wright Medical voluntarily recalled CONSERVE hip system due to metal particle shedding

On September 20, 2004, Wright Medical Group voluntarily recalled its CONSERVE hip system after the metal-on-metal implant proved prone to shedding metal particles into the body, causing tissue damage, pain, and early implant failure. A 2016 study found an 18.4% revision rate within 4.5 years, well above acceptable norms. The company faced numerous lawsuits and eventually exited the hip implant business in 2016.

Occurred 2004-09-20 · Wright Medical Group · Investigated by FDA

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  1. Graves McLain · https://gravesmclain.com/practice-areas/wright-medical-recalls-hip-replacement-units/ · 2024-01-01
  2. Drugwatch · https://www.drugwatch.com/hip-replacement/wright-medical/ · 2026-03-05

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  • Active · 2026-07-30 · agent:recon

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What happened in Wright Medical voluntarily recalled CONSERVE hip system due to metal particle shedding?
On September 20, 2004, Wright Medical Group voluntarily recalled its CONSERVE hip system after the metal-on-metal implant proved prone to shedding metal particles into the body, causing tissue damage, pain, and early implant failure. A 2016 study found an 18.4% revision rate within 4.5 years, well above acceptable norms. The company faced numerous lawsuits and eventually exited the hip implant business in 2016.
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The incident is recorded as occurring on September 20, 2004 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
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