Telegraph investigation into cases of cobalt poisoning caused by implants prompts health alert
Telegraph investigation into cases of cobalt poisoning caused by implants prompts health alert
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Thousands of patients were left in pain and some became addicted to painkillers
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The device, which was designed to replace damaged discs in the neck, has been removed from worldwide sale
Clinical tests at hospitals in London and Newcastle after UK regulators’ approval
The NHS spending watchdog says that this check should be done during bone scans for over 50s
Patients say they were left immobile or addicted to painkillers after receiving the NexGen implant.
