75 more transvaginal mesh lawsuits have reportedly been settled by C.R. Bard, Inc. The lawsuits were part of a federal multidistrict litigation that is underway in a federal court in West Virginia. The agreement for the settlement however remains confidential just as with the other previous settlements. Dangers of Transvaginal Mesh C.R. Bard, … [Read more...]
Magellan Blood Tests Show Inaccurate Lead Levels According to FDA
According to an investigation led by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Magellan venous blood testing system has reportedly misrepresented lead levels in blood tests across the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recommends that pregnant mothers who have used the Magellan system be retested, as well as … [Read more...]
Medical Device Approvals Increase Recalls, Mass Tort Cases
Medical Devices usage is rampant. By 2020 the sales revenue and international trade value for the global medical device (MD) market are expected to reach $543.9 billion and $289.2 billion, respectively. These figures look interesting and promising for the healthcare sector. Unfortunately, the large volume and high profits also raise concerns about … [Read more...]
Hernia Repair and Hernia Mesh Basics
Hernia surgeries are one of the most common surgeries performed in the United States. Approximately one million hernia surgeries are performed every year. With so many surgeries, many companies have developed and sell mesh products for use in hernia repairs. A hernia operation is to repair a “hole” or a “weak point” in the surrounding muscle or … [Read more...]
A Brief History of Polypropylene Mesh
Polypropylene is the second most popular plastic, making up 27% of all manufactured plastics. Phillips Petroleum claims it developed the polypropylene commercial process in 1951 when it was trying to figure out what to do with its natural gas reserves. Polypropylene is cheap. It is made from the byproducts of the refining process in the … [Read more...]
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