UK patients received metal-on-metal hip implants, despite the fact that the company that produces them received safety warnings concerning the devices, according to documents seen by the Daily Telegraph. that metal-on-metal hips cause The documents, which were obtained under freedom of information laws, show how a British firm was warned about potential risks associated with using its implants in patients. They were first used in patients in the UK in 2002. Over 20,000 patients ultimately received the implants, which some analysts believe can release toxic ions into the bloodstream. Patients in Texas are currently suing DePuy.
UK patients received metal-on-metal hip implants, despite the fact that the company that produces them received safety warnings concerning the devices, according to documents seen by the Daily Telegraph. The documents, which were obtained under freedom of information laws, show how a British firm was warned about potential risks associated with using its implants in patients. They were first used in patients in the UK in 2002. Over 20,000 patients ultimately received the implants, which some analysts believe can release toxic ions into the bloodstream. Patients in Texas are currently suing DePuy.