New Reports Show Link Between Breast Implants and Rare Blood Cancer
In March the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported that a rare blood cancer first linked to breast implants in 2011 had also been associated
Read MoreJAMA Study Finds Hernia Mesh Complications May Increase Over Time
A new medical study has found that hernia mesh surgical patients may have a reduced risk of hernia recurrence but may experience an increased risk
Read MoreNew Stryker Metal on Metal Hip Replacement Settlement Expanded
Stryker Corporation and Howmedica Osteonics Corporation have once again agreed to expand their settlement offer and include new claimants after their last settlement offer in
Read MoreTools Left in Patients After Surgery: A Common Problem
Despite progress in surgical technologies, going “under the knife” is still a nerve-racking experience. When patients leave the operating room with something extra inside them,
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Stryker Corporation Announces That It Will Compensate More Patients Who’ve Had Stryker Rejuvenate Hips
Stryker Corporation reached an agreement to compensate additional eligible U.S. patients who had surgery to replace their Rejuvenate Modular-Neck hip stem and/or ABG II Modular-Neck
Read MoreUS Hospitals Fail to Report Power Morcellator Surgery Complications
In October 2016 federal regulators announced that 12 U.S. hospitals, including well-known medical centers in Los Angeles, Boston and New York, failed to promptly report
Read MoreJohnson & Johnson Loses Another Pinnacle Hip Lawsuit
The news out of a Texas courtroom was not good news for the medical device giant Johnson & Johnson. For the second time, the company
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Vaginal Mesh Manufacturer Facing Racketeering Allegations
Already facing thousands of lawsuits from women who allege that a vaginal mesh has caused them urinary incontinence, pelvic organ, prolapse, sexual dysfunction, and disfigurement,
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FDA Approves New Power Morcellator in Spite of Device Problems
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new surgical tool intended to remove fibroid tissues in gynecological procedures. The government agency has given the
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Essure Lawsuits Get A Green Light
Lawsuits over the birth control implant, Essure, have been allowed to proceed in state courts after recent rulings from judges in Illinois and California. After
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