87. The Label (Johnson & Johnson)
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Depew's ASR Hip Implant
The Articular Surface Replacement or the ASR was held as a breakthrough in medical innovation. The metal cup and thigh components were supposed to last longer and feel more natural than its antiquated plastic counterparts. By 2008 Depew had sold more than a billion dollars worth of ASRs.
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