Stop Using ShoulderFlex Massager, Says FDA
The FDA has released a safety alert warning consumers not to use the ShoulderFlex Massager, citing the risk of strangulation.
Defective Medical Devices
Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit Filed Against AMS, Boston Scientific
Reportedly, a lawsuit was filed against American Medical Systems (AMS) and Boston Scientific for vaginal mesh complications.
Medical Device Approval Process Needs Overhaul
A study has recommended that the approval process for artificial hips and medical devices be revised.
DePuy ASR Lawsuits Continue to Mount
DePuy hip replacement lawsuits from patients implanted with the recalled ASR devices continue to mount alleging that the company failed to warn patients of DePuy hip prob
POP Mesh Complications Not Rare, Says FDA
FDA Mesh Warning: POP mesh complications are not rare, with patients undergoing trans vaginal placement of a mesh having a greater risk for mesh erosion and other side ef
Infuse Bone Graft Complications Hid by Medtronic Researchers
Infuse Bone Graft Complications: Medtronic researchers allegedly hid the serious side effects of the Infuse bone growth product.
First Ceramic-on-Metal Hip Implant Approved
The FDA has approved the first ceramic-on-metal hip replacement.
FDA Initiates Probe into Possible Hip Replacement Metal Poisoning
The FDA has ordered 21 hip implant manufacturers to conduct further studies into metal poisoning.
Zimmer Knee Failure Rate May Be as High as 9%
Zimmer Knee Implant Failures: The Zimmer NexGen CR-Flex may fail at a rate of 9.3%, says one study.
Women Implanted with Recalled DePuy Hips More Likely to Need Revision
DePuy Hip Recall: Women implanted with recalled DePuy ASR hips are more likely than men to need revision surgery for their DePuy hip problems.