Metal-on-metal (MoM) hip implants have been the subject of close media scrutiny in recent months due to reports of soft-tissue damage and revision surgeries in some patients. MRG’s new Physician Forum publication—Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants: Bad Idea, or Just Bad Press?—investigates physician opinions of these implants, and whether recent bad press has affected their practice or clinical decision-making. At this complimentary June 3 Analyst Call, author Melissa Hussey will present high-level findings from MRG’s new study of physician opinions about MoM implants.
Timeline of recent events:
- December 2009 – DePuy withdraws the ASR implant from the Australian market
- March 2010 – DePuy issues warning letter to physicians about the ASR acetabular cup; The New York Times publishes two high-profile articles about MoM implants and failure rates
- April 2010 – The Sunday Times publishes an article about UK failure rates of MoM implants; the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) issues a Medical Device Alert for all MoM implants
The Physician Forum publication includes coverage of both traditional total hip arthroplasty (THA) and hip resurfacing procedures.
Find out whether negative press is affecting surgeon adoption and usage of MoM implants and learn how to can create effective marketing strategies for your key customers. This call, presented by MRG Senior Analyst Melissa Hussey, will address the following questions:
- What factors contribute most to the success of primary THA surgery with MoM implants?
- How will the debate over MoM implant efficacy impact device selection and use over the next 5 years?
- Which MoM implant manufacturers do orthopedic surgeons prefer most, and why?
Registration
Click here to register for MRG’sCOMPLIMENTARY Analyst Call.
The webinar will take place on Thursday, June 3, 2010 at 11:00 am US Eastern Time, 8:00 am US Pacific Time, 5:00 pm Central European Time (Paris).
Contact Us
Tyler Fletcher 416-364-7776 x 166 tfletcher@mrg.net
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Analyst Call Details
Date & Time
Thursday, June 3, 2010
11:00 a.m. EST
8:00 am US Pacific Time
5:00 pm Central European Time
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Duration
15 Minutes |
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About the Speaker
Melissa Hussey is a Senior Analyst in MRG's Orthopedics group and author of US Markets for Large-Joint Reconstructive Implants 2010. Melissa has written reports on a variety of orthopedic segments, including craniomaxillofacial devices, trauma fixation, osteosynthesis technologies, spinal implants, bone cement and accessories, orthopedic biologics, soft tissue fixation devices, and wedge osteotomy systems.
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