For the last several years, Medtronic PLC has been at the source of a medicinal scandal that has plagued thousands of patients. In 2002, the FDA approved the company’s bone graft device. Since then, it has come to surface that the product might do more harm than good. Now the company may be nearing the closure of thousands of settlements with … [Read more...]
Defective Atrium C-Qur Surgical Mesh
Atrium C-Qur mesh is used in hernia repair, chest wall reconstruction, and in repairing traumatic and surgical wounds. The big selling point for C-Qur mesh is its omega 3 gel coating, derived from fish oil. The company even claims that the coating is, “all natural.” That sounds like a good thing but it may actually be the underlying problem in … [Read more...]
FDA Nominee Questioned about Ties to Drug Companies
In September, 2015, President Obama nominated Dr. Robert M. Califf to head the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Califf already holds a powerful position within the FDA. He became the FDA’s Deputy Commissioner for Medical Products and Tobacco in February, 2015. But for some, Califf’s deep ties to the pharmaceutical industry are an … [Read more...]
BABY TREND ( 14C002000 )
Dated: MAR 26, 2014 Baby Trend, Inc. (Baby Trend) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 TrendZ Fastback 3-in-1 child restraints, models FB60070 (Granite) and FB60408 (Jellybean), manufactured between October 2011... … [Read more...]
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