Tag Archives: Defective Medical Devices
FDA Says Surgical Mesh Makers May Have to Submit More Safety Data
Transvaginal surgical mesh manufacturers may need to conduct more human safety studies according to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) staff recommendation released August 31, 2011. According to Bloomberg, an increasing number of women are having serious problems with … Continue reading
FDA Warning Involving Dangers of Vaginal Mesh has Some Surgeons Concerned
Some surgeons are concerned about the FDA safety warning involving potential risks associated with surgical mesh that is used to repair pelvic organ prolapse in women. The FDA alerted patients and healthcare providers earlier this month of a possibility of … Continue reading
Breast Implants Linked to Cancer, Says FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that there might be a link between breast implants and cancer. The type of cancer is known as anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL). ALCL is a very rare and aggressive type of … Continue reading
Defective Wright Hip Replacement Lawsuit
A hip replacement lawsuit has been filed against Wright Medical Group on behalf of a man who claims the failure of his hip implant required him to undergo painful revision surgery. According to the defective hip implant lawsuit, the plaintiff … Continue reading
DePuy Recalls 93,000 Hip Implants
DePuy Orthopaedics recalled two types of hip implants Aug. 26, 2010. The company said it was recalling the defective devices because many patients needed further surgery to replace the implants after they failed. The two devices being recalled are the … Continue reading