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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

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https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/p…

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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