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DePuy plans to discontinue Ultamet and Complete hip systems
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DePuy Orthopaedics Inc. announced it is discontinuing sales of its Ultamet Metal-on-Metal Articulation and Complete Ceramic-on-Metal Acetabular Hip System worldwide, effective Aug. 31.
According to a company press release, the decision to discontinue Ultamet and Complete was made in conjunction with an ongoing review of DePuy’s product portfolio. The decision to discontinue these products was made because of low clinician use of Ultamet and Complete, the availability of other options that meet the clinical needs of patients and proposed changes in FDA regulation of the entire class of metal-on-metal products, which includes Ultamet. The discontinuation is not due to product safety or efficacy, and it is not a recall.
The metal liner that is being discontinued is used in both Ultamet and Complete, and is designed exclusively for use with DePuy’s Pinnacle Acetabular Cup System, which is not impacted by this discontinuation. The ceramic head used in Complete will continue to be available for use in other bearing surface combinations.