Malfunctioning medical implants implicated in thousands of deaths worldwide

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.


Experts are demanding greater testing of medical devices before they're approved for use in Australia as this report shows.


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