Cobalt-chrome modular neck hip replacements: risk of metal-wear effects and revision surgery (DSI/2026/010)
UKCobalt-chrome modular neck hip replacements: risk of metal-wear effects and revision surgery (DSI/2026/010)
Recalling Firm: MHRA
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An MHRA investigation has found increased risks of wear and corrosion associated with multiple cobalt-chrome (Co-Cr) modular neck hip stem components, including a potential increased occurrence of rev...
Product Description & Identification
An MHRA investigation has found increased risks of wear and corrosion associated with multiple cobalt-chrome (Co-Cr) modular neck hip stem components, including a potential increased occurrence of revision surgery due to adv…
Affected Products
Cobalt-chrome modular neck hip replacements: risk of metal-wear effects and revision surgery (DSI/2026/010)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Guid | tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/cobalt-chrome-modular-neck-hip-replacements-risk-of-metal-wear-effects-and-revision-surgery-dsi-slash-2026-slash-010 |
| Link | https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/cobalt-chrome-modular-neck-hip-replacements-risk-of-metal-wear-effects-and-revision-surgery-dsi-slash-2026-slash-010 |
| Pub Date | 2026-08-26T14:01:32+01:00 |
| Extracted category | devices |
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- Recalling FirmMHRA
- Risk LevelMedical Device Alert
- DistributionUnited Kingdom
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