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...]
Smith & Nephew Hip Recall – Metallosis
On November 15, 2016 Smith & Nephew sent a letter to its customer to notify them that it was recalling its Modular SMF™ and Modular REDAPT™ Revision Femoral Hip Systems, due to a high number of complaints of problems with the implanted devices. The most common complaint being metal-related adverse events. Smith & Nephew is removing both hip … [Read more...]
Zimmer Biomet Shoulder Recall
On February 16, 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a Class I recall of Zimmer Biomet Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder implants. A Class I recall is the most serious type of recall the agency issues, and involves defective devices that can cause serious injury or death. 3,662 units are recalled. The shoulder implants were … [Read more...]
Bair Hugger Heat Blanket Litigation Continues to Grow Into the New Year
According to a Multi-District Litigation (MDL) Update released on January 17th, the number of 3M Bair Hugger injury claims has increased from 939 in December 15, 2016, to 1,105. The Bair Hugger surgical blanket, originally manufactured by Arizant Healthcare Inc. nearly 25 years ago and now owned by 3M, was designed to warm a patient during … [Read more...]
Hernia Repair Complications and Defective Mesh Lawsuits
Hernias are a common ailment. Repair surgeries for hernias are also one of the most common types of surgeries in the US. There are over half a million hernia repair surgeries performed annually in the US. Understanding Hernias When a muscle weakens, the underlying organs, layers or fatty tissue can squeeze through the weakened area and form a … [Read more...]
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