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Monthly Archives: February 2013

Inportant information about legal action on metal hip – originally posted – implantsinfo@metalhipproblems.co.uk

February 28, 2013

Source – click this link: Important information about legal action on metal hip implantsinfo@metalhipproblems.co.uk. Important information regarding legal action Published February 27, …

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Metal Debris in Patients’ Bloodstream is “Harmless,” J&J Toxicologists Say

February 28, 2013

The metal debris Johnson & Johnson (J&J)’s DePuy ASR hip implant shed into a man’s bloodstream and tissue is harmless, …

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Metal hip patients ‘need annual checks’ – Health News – Filey and Hunmanby Mercury

February 25, 2013

Metal hip patients ‘need annual checks’ – Health News – Filey and Hunmanby Mercury. Metal hip patients ‘need annual checks’ …

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Smith & Nephew Failure Warning for Birmingham Hip Implant

February 25, 2013

Smith & Nephew Failure Warning for Birmingham Hip Implant. Smith & Nephew Failure Warning for Birmingham Hip Implant September 27, …

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Recalls-R-US… Johnson & Johnson Confirms Inquiry Into Hip Devices – NYTimes.com

February 23, 2013

Johnson & Johnson Confirms Inquiry Into Hip Devices – NYTimes.com. Johnson & Johnson Confirms Inquiry Into Hip Devices By THE …

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Researchers Say DePuy Hip Ancestry Shows 510(k) Flaws | MDDI Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry News Products and Suppliers

February 23, 2013

Researchers Say DePuy Hip Ancestry Shows 510(k) Flaws | MDDI Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry News Products and Suppliers. Published: …

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DePuy Pinnacle Hip Replacement Lawsuits: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Comments on New Study Finding that Hip Replacement Failure More Likely in Women

February 23, 2013

DePuy Pinnacle Hip Replacement Lawsuits: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Comments on New Study Finding that Hip Replacement Failure More Likely in …

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RLG Responds to Report of Higher Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Failure Rates in Women

February 23, 2013

RLG Responds to Report of Higher Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Failure Rates in Women. RLG Responds to Report of Higher Metal-on-Metal …

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DePuy ASR Hip Recipient Feared for His Life before Revision Surgery

February 23, 2013

DePuy ASR Hip Recipient Feared for His Life before Revision Surgery. DePuy ASR Hip Recipient Feared for His Life before …

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Bullshit-R-Us …. J&J’s Toxicologist Says Metal From Recalled Hip Harmless – Bloomberg

February 23, 2013

J&J’s Toxicologist Says Metal From Recalled Hip Harmless – Bloomberg. J&J’s Toxicologist Says Metal From Recalled Hip Harmless By Maurice …

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Yeah, right…. J&J’s Floyd Says Hip Sales Halted for Business Reasons – Bloomberg

February 23, 2013

J&J’s Floyd Says Hip Sales Halted for Business Reasons – Bloomberg. J&J’s Floyd Says Hip Sales Halted for Business Reasons …

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Iowa Resident Brings Suit Against Stryker For Damages Caused By Recalled Hip Implant – News Press Release | PharmiWeb.com

February 23, 2013

Iowa Resident Brings Suit Against Stryker For Damages Caused By Recalled Hip Implant – News Press Release | PharmiWeb.com. Iowa …

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Cobalt Levels After Hip Revision

February 23, 2013

This video is a good one – talks about what can be expected after revision of your metal on metal …

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Study Suggests Women Have Higher Risk of Hip Implant Failure | Center For Research

February 23, 2013

Study Suggests Women Have Higher Risk of Hip Implant Failure | Center For Research. Study Suggests Women Have Higher Risk …

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Study shows cost-effectiveness and benefits to patients of early hip replacement

February 23, 2013

Study shows cost-effectiveness and benefits to patients of early hip replacement. Study shows cost-effectiveness and benefits to patients of early …

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DePuy Trial Continues Despite Talks of Settlement – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts

February 21, 2013

DePuy Trial Continues Despite Talks of Settlement – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts. DePuy Trial Continues …

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Some Surgeons Do Speak & Shout – but Those that Should Listen Don’t Hear…

February 19, 2013

By Stephen Tower Orthopedic Surgeon Affiliated Professor UAA WWAMI School of Medicine Earl, Barry Meier’s recent article in the NYT …

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Does J&J Care About People? Trials Tell Us So Much about the Groupthink of Corporations – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts

February 19, 2013

Trials Tell Us So Much about the Groupthink of Corporations – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts. …

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Conflicts of Interest and Big Pharma Exposed – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts

February 19, 2013

Conflicts of Interest and Big Pharma Exposed – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts. Conflicts of Interest …

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Recalls-R-Us – DePuy/J&J Strike Again – More Hip Trouble

February 19, 2013

DePuy Adept Recall UK Original (click the link): DePuy Adept Recall UK Product Name: ADEPT® 12/14 Modular Head (Finsbury Orthopaedics Ltd) …

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When Doctors Keep Quiet about Dangerous Hip Devices

February 19, 2013

A doctor’s note to Johnson & Johnson (J&J) executives criticizing their marketing of a dangerous metal hip device was one …

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The Hip Replacement Case Shows Why Doctors Often Remain Silent – NYTimes.com

February 17, 2013

The Hip Replacement Case Shows Why Doctors Often Remain Silent – NYTimes.com. Doctors Who Don’t Speak Out By BARRY MEIER Published: …

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Metal-on-metal hip replacement toxicity | NPS MedicineWise

February 16, 2013

Metal-on-metal hip replacement toxicity | NPS MedicineWise. Monitoring for potential toxicity in patients with metal-on-metal hip prostheses: advice … Summary …

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Business: Washington Post Business Page, Business News

February 16, 2013

Business: Washington Post Business Page, Business News. J&J’s President Visited Hip Surgeon Before Recall, Jury Told Maurice Possley, David Voreacos …

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Patients victims of untested medical devices – SFGate

February 16, 2013

Patients victims of untested medical devices – SFGate. Patients victims of untested medical devices Victoria Colliver Updated 9:21 pm, Tuesday, February …

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J&J Feared Metal Backlash Would Hurt Hip Sales, Jury Told – Bloomberg

February 16, 2013

J&J Feared Metal Backlash Would Hurt Hip Sales, Jury Told – Bloomberg. J&J Feared Metal Backlash Would Hurt Hip Sales, …

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“What a Mistake,” says DePuy Hip Recipient

February 16, 2013

“What a Mistake,” says DePuy Hip Recipient. “What a Mistake,” says DePuy Hip Recipient February 14, 2013, 01:30:00PM. By Jane …

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J&J again recalls thousands of faulty hip implants – US News and World Report

February 16, 2013

J&J again recalls thousands of faulty hip implants – US News and World Report. J&J again recalls thousands of faulty …

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Johnson & Johnson Recalls Thousands of Hip Implants – ABC News

February 15, 2013

Johnson & Johnson Recalls Thousands of Hip Implants – ABC News. BERLIN February 14, 2013 (AP) A German newspaper reports …

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Another J&J Product TRIAL… Legal News | Mesh Medical Device Newsdesk

February 13, 2013

Legal News | Mesh Medical Device Newsdesk. Another J&J Product TRIAL… follow the links for all 22 days… Legal News …

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What DePuy Orthopaedics Knew About Its All-Metal Hips – NYTimes.com

February 12, 2013

What DePuy Orthopaedics Knew About Its All-Metal Hips – NYTimes.com. EDITORIAL What a Company Knew About Its Metal Hips Published: …

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Tim’s Horror Story – DePuy has more Problems with Ceramic on Metal Pinnacle Hip – and another Surgeon shows no concern …

February 10, 2013

My name is Tim Petri. I am 46 years old and reside in The Daytona Beach Florida area. I am …

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The ‘grow your own’ hip replacements that make new bone then degrade away | Mail Online

February 10, 2013

The ‘grow your own’ hip replacements that make new bone then degrade away | Mail Online. The ‘grow your own’ …

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Health ‘Grow Your Own’ Hip Replacements Available Within a Decade UK

February 10, 2013

Health ‘Grow Your Own’ Hip Replacements Available Within a Decade UK. By Fiona Keating | February 9, 2013 4:43 PM GMT The …

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DePuy ASR Lawsuit Update: Toxicologist Testifies That Plaintiff Kransky Has High Levels of Metal in His Blood – Yahoo! Finance

February 10, 2013

DePuy ASR Lawsuit Update: Toxicologist Testifies That Plaintiff Kransky Has High Levels of Metal in His Blood – Yahoo! Finance. …

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DePuy ASR Trial Update: J&J Engineer-Suggested Redesign Meant to Minimize Metallic Debris Never Implemented, Parker Waichman LLP Reports – SFGate

February 10, 2013

DePuy ASR Trial Update: J&J Engineer-Suggested Redesign Meant to Minimize Metallic Debris Never Implemented, Parker Waichman LLP Reports – SFGate. …

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J&J metal hip failed because of toxic debris -expert at trial | Reuters

February 10, 2013

J&J metal hip failed because of toxic debris -expert at trial | Reuters. J&J metal hip failed because of toxic …

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DePuy Pinnacle Hip Lawsuits: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Notes New Order in Federal DePuy Pinnacle Litigation

February 10, 2013

DePuy Pinnacle Hip Lawsuits: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Notes New Order in Federal DePuy Pinnacle Litigation. DePuy Pinnacle Hip Lawsuits: Bernstein …

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FOI release – Metal on Metal (MoM) Hip Replacements | Transparency

February 9, 2013

FOI release – Metal on Metal (MoM) Hip Replacements | Transparency. FOI release – Metal on Metal (MoM) Hip Replacements …

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Severe Metallosis Leading to Femoral Head Perforation | Orthopedics

February 9, 2013

Severe Metallosis Leading to Femoral Head Perforation | Orthopedics. CASE REPORT Severe Metallosis Leading to Femoral Head Perforation Om Prakash …

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DePuy ASR Hip Lawsuit News: Expert Testifies on Toxicity of Metal Debris, Notes Bernstein Liebhard LLP

February 9, 2013

DePuy ASR Hip Lawsuit News: Expert Testifies on Toxicity of Metal Debris, Notes Bernstein Liebhard LLP. DePuy ASR Hip Lawsuit …

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Kransky vs DePuy ASR Trial Update – Day 2-4

February 9, 2013

Kransky vs DePuy ASR Trial Update – Day 2-4 guy in charge of testing safety of DePuy ASR was a …

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CMS issues final rule on Physician Payment Sunshine Act | Orthopedics

February 9, 2013

CMS issues final rule on Physician Payment Sunshine Act | Orthopedics. CMS issues final rule on Physician Payment Sunshine Act …

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Howard Sadwin’s Story – Video – Smith & Nephew BHR Hell

February 5, 2013

Here is Howard’s story – told by him

J&J metal hip failed because of toxic debris – expert at trial | Reuters

February 3, 2013

J&J metal hip failed because of toxic debris – expert at trial | Reuters. J&J metal hip failed because of …

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J&J Failed to Weigh Hip Metal Debris Risk, Witness Says – Bloomberg

February 3, 2013

J&J Failed to Weigh Hip Metal Debris Risk, Witness Says – Bloomberg. J&J Failed to Weigh Hip Metal Debris Risk, …

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Hip Implant’s Risks Inadequately Assessed, DePuy Report Found in 2010 – NYTimes.com

February 2, 2013

Hip Implant’s Risks Inadequately Assessed, DePuy Report Found in 2010 – NYTimes.com. Implant Risk Was Assessed Inadequately, Court Is Told …

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During Trial, New Details Emerge on DuPuy Hip – NYTimes.com

February 2, 2013

During Trial, New Details Emerge on DuPuy Hip – NYTimes.com. During Trial, New Details Emerge About Hip Maker By BARRY …

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PALM BEACH, Fla.: Artificial hips corrode, poisoning some patients, lawsuits say | Health | Macon.com

February 2, 2013

PALM BEACH, Fla.: Artificial hips corrode, poisoning some patients, lawsuits say | Health | Macon.com. Artificial hips corrode, poisoning some …

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Dangers of toxic hip implants used in Britain kept secret for years – Telegraph

February 2, 2013

Dangers of toxic hip implants used in Britain kept secret for years – Telegraph. Dangers of toxic hip implants used …

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MPs call for criminal inquiry into toxic hip implants – Telegraph

February 2, 2013

MPs call for criminal inquiry into toxic hip implants – Telegraph. MPs call for criminal inquiry into toxic hip implants …

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J&J Had ‘Inappropriate’ Risk Controls for Hip, Jury Told – Bloomberg

February 2, 2013

J&J Had ‘Inappropriate’ Risk Controls for Hip, Jury Told – Bloomberg. J&J Had ‘Inappropriate’ Risk Controls for Hip, Jury Told …

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Company aware of hip implant danger – National – NZ Herald News

February 2, 2013

Company aware of hip implant danger – National – NZ Herald News. Company aware of hip implant danger By Hana …

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