A recently published study found that multiple injections of the gadolinium-based contrast agent (GBCA) gadodiamide resulted in gadolinium deposition in the brains of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients who were in the first five years of the disease. Patients who had received more than eight injections showed a tendency to have a higher number of … [Read more...]
Allergan Textured Breast Implants Linked to Cancer Recalled Worldwide
After the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requested that Allergan remove certain models of its textured breast implants from the U.S. market, the company initiated a worldwide recall of its BIOCELL textured breast implants and tissue expanders. Earlier this year, the FDA said the evidence did not warrant banning the implants, but after … [Read more...]
Integra LifeSciences Intracranial Medical Device Recall
In May, 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a class I recall of Integra LifeSciences’ LimiTorr Volume Limiting Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Drainage System and its MoniTorr Intracranial Pressure (ICP) External CSF Drainage and Monitoring Systems. A class I recall is the most serious type of recall in which the recalled product … [Read more...]
Nearly 100,000 Ethicon Surgical Staplers Recalled
If you have suffered complications or lost a loved one after gastrointestinal (GI) surgery, such as bariatric surgery or surgery to treat colorectal cancer, a defective surgical stapler may have been the cause. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a Class I recall of Ethicon circular staplers. Endo-Surgery Curved and … [Read more...]
Johnson & Johnson Will Pay $1 Billion to Settle Hip Implant Lawsuits
In the mid 2000’s, metal-on-metal hip implants were introduced, and manufacturers claimed they were medical breakthroughs that would last much longer than traditional hip replacements and would allow patients to lead more active lives. Unlike prior implants that used hard plastic, ceramic, or stainless steel components, metal-on-metal implants used … [Read more...]
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