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Profemur Cobalt Chrome Modular Neck Hip Replacements: Higher than anticipated risk of revision surgery, metal-wear effects and component fracture (DSI/2025/005)

Published
4 September 2025
Source
Alerts and Recalls for Drugs and Medical Devices - General Practice
Imported
5 Aug 2026
An MHRA investigation has found increased risks of wear and corrosion, including an increased occurrence of device fracture and revision surgery associated with cobalt chrome-containing Profemur modular neck hip stem compone…
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