The federal government received a surge in complaints in recent months about failed hip replacements, suggesting that serious problems persist with some types of artificial hips even as researchers scramble to evaluate the health dangers, according to an article found at The New York Times.
In a recent FDA Safety Communication, the Food and Drug Administration updated the public on serious complications associated with transvaginal placement of surgical mesh for pelvic organ prolapse.
In July 2008, Zimmer Holdings announced it was suspending sales of the Durom Cup hip implant component due to a high number of patient complaints.
The Durom Cup has been implanted in over 12,000 patients since it was first sold in the United States in 2006. The Durom Cup was designed for use in young, active patients who are likely to outlive a conventional hip prosthesis. Unfortunately, patients receiving this defective device often experienced crippling pain following surgery, leaving them more disabled than they had been before their hip replacement.
Many women are experiencing a very sensitive, embarrassing problem, and are looking for ways to help it. Their incontinence is out of control, and they are seeking medical intervention. The only problem is that one of the treatment options, transvaginal mesh, may cause more harm than good. So, if you are considering treatment options for …
By Mark T. Sadaka, MSPH, Esq. In October 2008 the FDA warned consumers and health care providers about the dangers of surgically implanted plastic mesh used to support a weak vaginal wall. This type of mesh is called vaginal mesh. Many women have yet to come forward and probably never will because of the severe …
Medical device manufacturer Medtronic is going to be settling over 8,100 cases of defibrillator malfunction.
Despite multiple warnings from the FDA, a women’s clinic in Texas was found placing imported, and uninspected Mirena IUD’s in patients
FDA Issues Vaginal Mesh Safety Alert In October 2008 Dear Healthcare Provider: This is to alert you to complications associated with transvaginal placement of surgical mesh to treat Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) and Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI). Although rare, these complications can have serious consequences. Following is information regarding the adverse events that have been …
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reached a settlement with California hearing device manufacturer Advanced Bionics LLC and its president and CEO Jeffrey Greiner over alleged violations of federal law. The alleged violations involved the failure to notify the FDA of a change of outside supplier or vendor, which may have exposed patients …
A great article appeared in the LA Times about how tort reform creates a judicial system that discriminates against the poor and the elderly. Â You can read the original article here. As bit of background, when an attorney decides to take a case there are multiple considerations. A major consideration is the amount of damages …