Pelvic surgical mesh, also known as transvaginal mesh, had been used for many years to treat women with pelvic organ prolapse. However, there have been hundreds of thousands of reports of side effects suffered by women who had this mesh implanted. These complications ranged from mild to severe. As a result, there have been a …
As medical technology has evolved, many tremendous advances have been made. However, along with these advances have come numerous cases of certain medical devices proving to be unsafe for many patients. One of the most common has been surgical mesh, which in recent years has been the subject on intense scrutiny from the U.S. Food …
When doctors use various medical devices, all parties involved expect the devices to function as intended. Unfortunately, that does not always happen. In fact, there have been numerous instances of medical devices failing for doctors and patients, leading to severe injuries or deaths to patients. However, what has been even more disturbing about these situations …
In what has become an all-too-familiar pattern in recent years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced another round of recalls pertaining to medications aimed at helping patients suffering from blood pressure and heart failure issues. According to the FDA, the recall was prompted due to concerns many of these medications contained ingredients considered to …
As technology evolves and becomes a part of more and more aspects of our daily living, one of the biggest advances has been the development and use of artificial intelligence, more commonly known as AI. Commonly used in products from Apple, Tesla, Amazon, and NetFlix, AI is changing the way people live today. Because of …
When they are introduced to the market, medical devices are often hailed as a breakthrough that can help patients improve their health and their lives. In many instances, these devices do work for their intended purpose and bring many benefits to the patient. However, sometimes these devices can either fail or can cause some devastating …
A Medical Crisis Whether you have a pre-existing condition that has taken its toll on your health, an injury that altered your life completely, or you have developed a disease, you likely rely on certain medications and medical devices to stay alive. For many, these devices can help them maintain as much independence as their …
It may seem like something that could only happen in a science fiction movie. Medical devices being hacked by some unknown villain who is wreaking havoc on the population sounds just futuristic enough to instill some fear and be a great movie plot. However, this plot may not be as futuristic as it may seem. …
As one of the most anticipated pieces of political legislation in recent years, the Brexit agreement that will allow the United Kingdom to withdraw from the European Union will have a tremendous impact on numerous industries. One of these is the medical device industry, which is currently undergoing a number of innovations as well as …
As medical technology has evolved over the past two decades, medical devices have become important in the treatment of various illnesses and conditions. Because of this, medical device manufacturers have made tremendous profits, and have thus positioned their companies to be valuable in today’s business world. As a result, these companies are often viewed as …