The issues of wear debris and the safety and durability of metal-on-metal (MoM) bearings in orthopedic implants continue to dog the joint replacement market, with ongoing scrutiny of MoM total hip replacement systems. At issue are higher than normal failure rates for these systems as well as toxic cobalt and chromium metal ions that are shed from the implants into patients’ blood and tissues.
The concern is not new, but it is being given a new spotlight following the recent release of two new...
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