News & Events
J & J Unit Phasing Out All-Metal Hip Devices
DePuy phasing out metal-on-metal and ceramic-on-metal hips
Last modified: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 10:39:10 GMT
National Joint Registry launches its first-ever eBulletin news service
The National Joint Registry has launched its first eBulletin news service – a monthly email delivering news, events and other updates from the NJR and all other relevant healthcare organisations direct to your inbox.
Last modified: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 09:57:57 GMT
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Metal-on-metal hip implant information (from January 2013)
Last modified: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 09:50:10 GMT
Medical Device Alert: ADEPT® 12/14 modular head hip components
MHRA Medical Device Alert: ADEPT® 12/14 modular head hip components manufactured by Finsbury Orthopaedics Ltd (MDA/2013/010)
Last modified: Wed, 18 Dec 2013 15:21:17 GMT
J & J Loses First Case Over Faulty Hip Implant
New York Times article on ASR metal hip trial outcome
Last modified: Tue, 17 Dec 2013 15:23:54 GMT
J & J to phase out all-metal hips
Johnson and Johnson have announced that that they are phasing out all-metal hip replacements
Last modified: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 10:00:47 GMT
EC criticised for slow response to hip problems
The European Commission has been criticised by the UK's Science and Technology Committee the BBC reports.
Last modified: Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:18:54 GMT
Telegraph reports on undercover investigation
An undercover investigation by the Telegraph claims to have found severe loopholes in the EU approvals system.
Last modified: Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:12:25 GMT
Hip resurfacing prone to failure, say doctors
Doctors advise against using hip resurfacings due to unacceptable failure rates.
Last modified: Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:07:50 GMT
Australian National Joint Replacement Registry
Latest data from the Australian National Joint Replacement Registry
Last modified: Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:03:08 GMT