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Malfunctioning medical implants implicated in thousands of deaths worldwide

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Faulty medical devices have reportedly been used widely due to lax regulation in Europe, a lack of transparency, and poor regulation.

Faulty medical devices have reportedly been used widely due to lax regulation in Europe, a lack of transparency, and poor regulation. Source: Supplied

A global investigation has found malfunctioning medical implants have been responsible for tens of thousands of deaths around the world.

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A global investigation has found malfunctioning medical implants have been responsible for tens of thousands of deaths around the world.

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