Cpt Hip System Femoral Stem 12/14 Neck Taper: Increased Risk Of Postoperative Periprosthetic Femoral Fracture, Dsi/2024/007
The CPT Hip System Femoral Stem 12/14 Neck Taper, a cobalt chromium hip implant, has been found to have an increased risk of femoral fracture after surgery compared to similar implants made of different materials. This recall affects patients in the United Kingdom who have received this specific implant. The device will be phased out by December 2024.
- Product
- Recent research has found that the CPT Hip System Femoral Stem 12/14 Neck Taper, cobalt chromium, (a type of hip implant) carries a higher risk of postoperative periprosthetic femoral fracture (PFF) compared to hips of a similar design but made of a different material. The device will be phased out in the UK by December 2024.
- Reason
- Recent research has found that the CPT Hip System Femoral Stem 12/14 Neck Taper, cobalt chromium, (a type of hip implant) carries a higher risk of postoperative periprosthetic femoral fracture (PFF) compared to hips of a similar design but made of a different material. The device will be phased out in the UK by December 2024.
- Classification
- Unclassified
- Category
- drug recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
- Recall date
- 2024-09-04
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/baf38370-6ab8-4bd2-a5ef-b2729d790548