Knee implant used by NHS known for years to be faulty
Summary
A knee implant used in UK operations, called the NexGen knee implant, was known to have issues eight years before it was removed from use. Patients experienced severe problems, including pain and immobility, after receiving the implant. Concerns about the implant's safety were first raised in 2014, but the device was not withdrawn until much later.Key Facts
- The NexGen knee implant was used in thousands of surgeries in the UK.
- It was known to have a high failure rate eight years before it was withdrawn.
- Patients suffering from the implant had to undergo additional surgeries.
- The implant sometimes slipped out of place, causing severe pain and bone damage.
- The implant was a modified version that lacked a plastic layer found in earlier models.
- Concerns were flagged in 2014 by the National Joint Registry.
- More than 10,000 patients received this version of the implant.
- The implant's US manufacturer, Zimmer Biomet, stated that patient safety is a "top priority."
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