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title: Freeman Hospital Conducts the First UK MHRA Approved ReCerf Operation
description: Freeman Hospital in Newcastle conducts the first UK MHRA approved ReCerf® Ceramic Hip Resurfacing procedure.
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# [Freeman Hospital Conducts the First UK MHRA Approved ReCerf Operation](https://www.matortho.com/news/freeman-hospital-newcastle-conducts-the-first-uk-mhra-approved-recerf-operation)

 Written by [MatOrtho](https://www.matortho.com/news/author/matortho) | Jan 11, 2023 1:05:14 PM

We are delighted to share that the first UK, MHRA approved ReCerf® Ceramic Hip Resurfacing procedure was carried out at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle by Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mr James Holland FRCS. Mr Holland was joined by Mr Andrew Manktelow, a fellow consultant based in Nottingham and Principal Investigator for the UK MHRA Clinical Investigation.

This is a significant milestone in the introduction of this exciting new technology.

More news will follow.

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