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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Health
Ella Pickover

Review launched over reports of delayed response to faulty knee replacement part

Reports suggests problems with a knee replacement part were known for years before a recall notice was issued (Alamy/PA) -

Health officials have launched a review amid reports that action was not taken swiftly enough following problems with a knee replacement part.

BBC’s File on 4 reported patients were left immobile and addicted to painkillers due to issues with the joint replacement.

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