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J & J to phase out all-metal hips

Johnson and Johnson have announced that that they are phasing out all-metal hip replacements, reflecting the industry trend.  In January the Food and Drug Administration of America informed manufacturers of all metal hip replacements that those approved without the need for clinical trials, would now have to carry out these trials to continue to sell them. Full article here

Last modified: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 10:00:47 GMT