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Metal hip lawsuits continue against J&J over Pinnacle hip implants

Metal hip implants were marketed as longer-lasting alternatives than implants made from synthetic materials. But after almost two years, nothing can hide the fact that Johnson & Johnson sold a product that is now being considered one of the most expensive medical device failures in U.S. history.

Metal hip lawsuits continue against J&J over Pinnacle hip implants

Metal hip implants were marketed as longer-lasting alternatives than implants made from synthetic materials. But after almost two years, nothing can hide the fact that Johnson & Johnson sold a product that is now being considered one of the most expensive medical device failures in U.S. history.

FDA names blood-thinner Pradaxa as top cause of adverse reactions

The anti-clotting drug Pradaxa made it to the top of an adverse drug event report list produced by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices. The ISMP pored through reports to the FDA and found that Pradaxa (Dabigatran) topped the list for serious adverse drug events in 2011.

FDA names blood-thinner Pradaxa as top cause of adverse reactions

The anti-clotting drug Pradaxa made it to the top of an adverse drug event report list produced by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices. The ISMP pored through reports to the FDA and found that Pradaxa (Dabigatran) topped the list for serious adverse drug events in 2011.

The FDA's Actos and bladder cancer warning that Texas patients should know

Actos, a widely used drug to treat Type 2 diabetes, has been confirmed as having a strong link to the occurrence of bladder cancer in some users. Actos has been produced and marketed by the Japanese pharmaceutical company, Takeda, for years.

The FDA's Actos and bladder cancer warning that Texas patients should know

Actos, a widely used drug to treat Type 2 diabetes, has been confirmed as having a strong link to the occurrence of bladder cancer in some users. Actos has been produced and marketed by the Japanese pharmaceutical company, Takeda, for years.

Risk of corrosion prompts recall for Stryker Rejuvenate and ABG II modular-neck stems

Several kinds of orthopedic implants have been taken off the market recently, and another company has just issued another implant recall. Stryker Orthopedics has voluntarily recalled Rejuvenate and ABG II modular-neck stems due to risks of corrosion.

Patients injured by vaginal mesh products can file a claim for compensation

Thousands of patients who have had surgical mesh implanted have reported serious complications after the procedures. Transvaginal mesh and sling products are normally used in pelvic organ prolapse (POP) repair surgery or stress urinary incontinence (SUI) procedures. But mesh erosion , infection, and extreme pain have led many people to take action to sue manufacturers, claiming that vaginal mesh products led to painful and debilitating complications.

Patients injured by vaginal mesh products can file a claim for compensation

Thousands of patients who have had surgical mesh implanted have reported serious complications after the procedures. Transvaginal mesh and sling products are normally used in pelvic organ prolapse (POP) repair surgery or stress urinary incontinence (SUI) procedures. But mesh erosion , infection, and extreme pain have led many people to take action to sue manufacturers, claiming that vaginal mesh products led to painful and debilitating complications.

FDA issues most serious recall warning for dialysis products GranuFlo, NaturaLyte

Pharmaceutical product recalls are a serious business in the U.S. these days and they are on the rise, as companies flood the consumer market with products that have not been sufficiently tested for dangerous side effects. This applies to products that are supposed to improve our health.

FDA issues most serious recall warning for dialysis products GranuFlo, NaturaLyte

Pharmaceutical product recalls are a serious business in the U.S. these days and they are on the rise, as companies flood the consumer market with products that have not been sufficiently tested for dangerous side effects. This applies to products that are supposed to improve our health.

Toyota, GMC and Honda SUVs under investigation for dangerous defects

Several SUV models are being investigated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for potentially faulty car defects. These recalls are unrelated to one another, but it's a clear message that we may never know when the vehicle we depend on can turn our life around unexpectedly.

Toyota, GMC and Honda SUVs under investigation for dangerous defects

Several SUV models are being investigated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for potentially faulty car defects. These recalls are unrelated to one another, but it's a clear message that we may never know when the vehicle we depend on can turn our life around unexpectedly.

Risk of corrosion prompts recall for Stryker Rejuvenate and ABG II modular-neck stems

Several kinds of orthopedic implants have been taken off the market recently, and another company has just issued another implant recall. Stryker Orthopedics has voluntarily recalled Rejuvenate and ABG II modular-neck stems due to risks of corrosion.

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