Detailed briefing for FDA on the complications of CoCr arthroprosthetic Metallosis – Dr Stephen Tower
Attached is the detailed briefing notes (PDF) for Dr Towers recent presentation to the FDA. Tower briefing to Raj Rao191110
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Judge halves $1 billion award in J&J hip implants case | Reuters
Judge halves $1 billion award in J&J hip implants caseThe logo of healthcare company Johnson & Johnson is seen in …
Johnson & Johnson hit with another hip lawsuit following $1B payout | NJ.com
By Craig McCarthy | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Email the author | Follow on Twitter on December 28, 2016 …
A win against DePuy in Ireland
Woman awarded €700,000 damages over hip implant High Court award is first made by a judge in a case over …
Complications of Wear or Corrosion of Chrome-Cobalt Hip Implants
New video from Dr Steve Tower: Steve comments: Arthroplasty Cobalt Encephalopathy (ACE) is likely common and now we can “see” …
Smith and Nephew BHR: Mr. Smith, his nephew, and the incident involving their missing BHR Modular Head
I have posted a few things around here and owe a debt of gratitude to Earl, as do we all. …
Failing metal hip implants could be releasing toxic nanoparticles
Failing metal hip implants could be releasing toxic nanoparticles. Failing metal hip implants could be releasing toxic nanoparticles Scientists have …
Lawsuit Alleges Bi-Lateral DePuy ASR Hip Implant Resulted in Elevated Chromium and Cobalt Levels, Need for Revision Surgery – Hip Implants – Zimbio
Lawsuit Alleges Bi-Lateral DePuy ASR Hip Implant Resulted in Elevated Chromium and Cobalt Levels, Need for Revision Surgery – Hip …
Consumer Reports taps ire over bad medical devices
(Reuters) – Consumer Reports, the 76-year-old publication best known for its reviews of automobiles and refrigerators, is trying to galvanize …
Karen’s Story – another S&N BHR disaster
Having read your piece about Dysplasia of the hip, I am thinking my story may go back 40 years! During …
Michael’s BHR disaster – life in tatters – when will it stop!
I was a healthy 50 year old male, a carpenter by trade. I started getting severe groin and knee pain, …
J&J DePuy – Hip Implant that U.S. Rejected Was Sold Overseas
Hip Implant U.S. Rejected Was Sold Overseas By BARRY MEIER Published: February 14, 2012 The health care products giant Johnson & …
Health warning over Metal on Metal hip implants – Telegraph
Health warning over hip implants – Telegraph. Health warning over hip implants Tens of thousands of patients who received hip …
The Power of the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing – NOT
Howard Sadwin – robbed of life Many of you will have read Howard Sadwin’s story and comments over the last …
Prisoner in own home at 43 – Smith & Nephew BHR disaster – again (UK)
Hi, there have been many posts recently regarding Smith and Nephew and I would like you to share my story …
JBJS | Prevalence of Pseudotumor in Asymptomatic Patients After Metal-on-Metal Hip Arthroplasty
JBJS | Prevalence of Pseudotumor in Asymptomatic Patients After Metal-on-Metal Hip Arthroplasty. Prevalence of Pseudotumor in Asymptomatic Patients After …
HSE faces probe on faulty implant response – irishhealth.com
HSE faces probe on faulty implant response – irishhealth.com. HSE faces probe on faulty implant response [Posted: Thu 17/11/2011 by …
Australia – Thousands of patients fitted with faulty hip replacements
Thousands of patients fitted with faulty hip replacements Mark Metherell October 10, 2011 Sydney Morning Herald Painful … 2700 hip …
DePuy Metal on Metal Hip Implant Lawsuit News – Hip replacement poisoning
DePuy Metal on Metal Hip Implant Lawsuit News – Hip replacement poisoning Source: Ennis & Ennis, P.A. 09/20/2011 – Sandra …
Why do surgeons avoid the obvious when patients complain???
My View: This story illustrates the need for a second opinion – something which is easier said than done at …
DePuy Pinnacle Hip Replacement Lawyers Meeting With MDL Judge
DePuy Pinnacle Hip Replacement Lawyers Meeting With MDL Judge Published: August 9th, 2011 Source: AboutLawsuits.com Lawyers from throughout the United …
How ‘Bout Smith & Nephew
How ‘Bout Smith & Nephew posted by Karen on 02 Aug 2011 at 6:34 pm All this data refers to …
Did IOM Put the Final Nail in the Coffin of Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants?
Did IOM Put the Final Nail in the Coffin of Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants? Published: August 3, 2011—Shana Leonard Source: MPMN …
New Chromium and Cobalt Test to Assist the Medical Community
August 03, 2011 10:07 AM Eastern Daylight Time NMS Labs Announces Its New Chromium and Cobalt Test to Assist the Medical …
South Australia – DePuy Hip implant class action grows
Hip implant class action grows David Jean From The Advertiser August 01, 2011 12:00AM An orthopedic surgeon studies a patient’s …
Sadwin Doesn’t buy the BHR Story …
Howard is currently sitting around minus a hip, lucky to be alive post BHR – little wonder… After reading article ” …
Sadwin Raises More Questions – Will They Ever Be Answered?
Why don’t we hear more from those with defective Smith & Nephew Hips? Earl, you are right, are people afraid of speaking …
Options for Hip Replacements – different materials
Advanced wear-reducing hip replacements What are some of the advanced wear-reducing materials available for revision hip surgery? OXINIUM◊ Oxidized Zirconium …
Bruce Greenfield may be the last New Zealander implanted with a faulty hip joint
All pain, no gain for hip patients By Phil Taylor; 5:30 AM Saturday Jul 23, 2011; Source – New Zealand …
Metal Ion Measurement as a Diagnostic Tool to Identify Problems with Metal-on-Metal Hip Resurfacing
Metal Ion Measurement as a Diagnostic Tool to Identify Problems with Metal-on-Metal Hip Resurfacing Interesting scientific paper – you can …
Linda – Metallosis NHS Linda’s story (UK)
Linda – Metallosis NHS Linda’s story Source: click here 21st June 2011 I was almost 55 at the time of …
Metal-on-metal (MoM) hip implants have officially worn out their welcome…
Hip Checked By: Shana Leonard; Published: Tue, Jul 12, 2011 – 10:49 am It appears as though metal-on-metal (MoM) hip implants …
Laredo, Texas area teacher/counselor files suit after DePuy hip implant fails
Recalled DePuy ASR Hip System Failure Leads to Lawsuit Filed by the Law Offices of John David Hart Laredo, Texas …
Another Smith & Nephew Horror Story …
Here is another horror story shared with me recently – makes you think – what is going on…??? (identity removed) …
DePuy ASR Hip Implant Litigation Expected to be Massive
DePuy ASR Hip Implant Litigation Expected to be Massive Date Published: Friday, July 8th, 2011 Source: Click here The floodgates …
Patients are the cobblestones on the path to doctors profits
Patients are the cobblestones on the path to doctors profits (Earl Stevens, 2011) by Earl Stevens on Monday, 11 July …
Sadwin Asks the Hard Questions of the Hip Replacement Companies
I had the privilege of getting some great questions from Howard last night and I thought that they, along with …
Defective DePuy Hip Implant Poses Particular Risk for Women
Defective DePuy Hip Implant Poses Particular Risk for Women Date Published: Monday, January 3rd, 2011 Women who have received DePuy …
DePuy Hip Implant Lawsuit Says Company Ignored Defects
DePuy Hip Implant Lawsuit Says Company Ignored Defects Date Published: Friday, January 14th, 2011 Five Chicago residents have filed a …
DePuy ASR Hip Implant Failures Tied to Poor Design
DePuy ASR Hip Implant Failures Tied to Poor Design Date Published: Monday, January 24th, 2011 DePuy ASR Hip Implants, recalled …
Could DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recipients Face More Health Woes in Future?
Could DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recipients Face More Health Woes in Future? Date Published: Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 Could it …
FDA Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Website Details Risks
FDA Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Website Details Risks Date Published: Friday, February 18th, 2011 The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) …
DePuy Patient Treatment Flow Chart
DePuy Patient Treatment Flow Chart Source: click here Below you’ll find the flow chart provided to surgeons by DePuy. The …
DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant Named in Lawsuits, Calls for Recall Grow
DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant Named in Lawsuits, Calls for Recall Grow Date Published: Monday, March 21st, 2011 DePuy Orthopaedics, the …
Australian Victims of Faulty DePuy ASR
Australian Victims of Faulty DePuy ASR Hip Implants Speak Out Date Published: Monday, May 16th, 2011 The DePuy ASR Acetabular …
DePuy Victim Cobalt & Chromium Spike
DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant Lawsuit Claims Device Caused Victim’s Cobalt, Chromium Levels to Spike Date Published: Thursday, May 19th, 2011 …
DePuy Pinnacle Hip Lawsuits
DePuy Pinnacle Hip Lawsuits Consolidated in Texas Date Published: Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 The DePuy Pinnacle is a metal-on-metal hip …
Australians File DePuy Hip Class Action
Australians File DePuy Hip Implant Class Action Lawsuit Date Published: Friday, June 3rd, 2011 The DePuy ASR Acetabular Hip Replacement …
Pain, Disability Plague Many
Pain, Disability Plague Many with Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Date Published: Wednesday, June 8th, 2011 Rather than the relief that most …
80 in Wisconsin filed suit against DePuy
DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuits filed by 80 in Wisconsin Date Published: Friday, June 17th, 2011 Eighty people in Wisconsin …
Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants
Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants: Another Medical Innovation That Didn’t Deliver Date Published: Monday, June 27th, 2011 Newer isn’t always better when …
Swimmer Files Suit over DePuy ASR
Former Swimmer Files Suit over DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System Date Published: Tuesday, June 28th, 2011 A former competitive swimmer …
DePuy Hip Lawsuits Growing Daily
DePuy ASR Hip Implant Litigation Gaining Momentum Date Published: Friday, July 8th, 2011 It’s starting to look like the litigation …
Cobalt Poisoning – Listen to the Toxicology Expert on Video
Metal Toxicologist Part 1: Background & Expertise of toxicology expert Dr. Michael McCabe Metal Toxicology Expert Part 2: DePuy ASR …
The Problems with the DePuy ASR Hip Replacement
J&J’s Metal-on-Metal Hips Subject of 1,000 Lawsuits
By Katherine Hobson Hip Suits: Artificial hips made by Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Orthopaedics unit are the subject of about …
DePuy ASR hip implant lawsuits multiplying
DePuy ASR hip implant lawsuits multiplying in courts across U.S. July 8th, 2011 Joshua More than 1,000 lawsuits have been …
Revision Surgery’s May Fail After DePuy Hip Replacements
Recipients of Recalled DePuy Hip Replacements Face Serious Consequences of Failed Revision Surgeries Author: William Davis You may already know …
Individual Patient Stories and Experiences:
Injuries Related to DePuy‘s Recalled Hip Replacements Author: William Davis The facts and statistics regarding the hip replacement recall by …
Why I Chose A Hip Resurfacing
Why I Chose A Hip Resurfacing Instead Of A Total Hip Replacement Author: Kamlesh Gade Birmingham Hip Resurfacing or Surface …
Zimmer Hip Replacement Recall
What to Do If You Have Problems With Your Zimmer Durom Cup Implant? Author: Elisabeth Kuhn The DePuy ASR XL …
Do You Need A Hip Replacement Recall Lawyer?
Recalls That Might Require a Hip Replacement Lawyer Author: Rochelle Rottenstein The Rottenstein Law Group wants you to be aware …
DePuy Hip Recall Lawsuit
Depuy Hip Recall Lawsuit – The Solution to Hip Replacement Problems Posted: Apr 08, 2011 A Depuy Hip Recall Lawsuit …
DePuy Hip Replacement Recall
Patients Worldwide Adversely Affected by DePuy Hip Replacement Recall Posted: Dec 01, 2010 More than a month has passed since …
ARTHRITIS OF THE HIP JOINT
COMPLICATIONS OF HIP REPLACEMENT SURGERY Source: click here Unfortunately, even the most minor of surgical operations carries some risk of …
DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System Failure Leads to Lawsuit
DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System Failure Leads to Lawsuit, According to the Law Offices of John David Hart Houston, Texas …
UK – Hip Support Group Asks for Help With DePuy ASR Total Hip Replacements
Altogether Hip support group pushes for medical help 8:49am Monday 4th July 2011 By Megi Rychlikova » PATIENTS from across the …
Causes of Arthritis
What Are the Causes of Hip Arthritis? Posted on June 30, 2011 Source – Rottenstein Law Group Hip arthritis occurs …
Zimmer Durom Cup Recall?
Was there a Zimmer Durom Cup Recall or Not? Written by hosenxrwxe on Jun-20-11 10:11am Source Has Zimmer Holdings, Inc. …
Zimmer Durom Lawsuit
Makers of Zimmer Durom Hip Cup Sued for Failures Written by zimmerimqto on Jun-20-11 10:39am Source As a people, American‘s …
Patient Victory Over DePuy ASR Hip Recall Litigation
Patient Victory in Wisconsin Court Over DePuy ASR Hip Recall Litigation A victim with a recalled DePuy ASR hip implant …
Zimmer Durom Cup Hip Implant Lawsuit Settlement
Zimmer Durom Cup Hip Implant Lawsuit Settlement Hip Replacement Revision Lawsuit Attorneys Following the failure reports of hundreds of Zimmer Durom …
United Kingdom DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Recall – Legal Help
DePuy ASR hip replacement recall: Patient information on medical negligence compensation claim potential. Posted on June 30, 2011 by Muhammed …
Zimmer Durom Cup – New Lawsuit
Zimmer Durom Cup Named in New Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Lawsuit Date Published: Wednesday, July 6th, 2011 A new lawsuit involving …
What You Should Know About Metallosis
Metallosis: The Things You Should Know About This Condition by Katherine Russel in Law / Personal Injury (submitted 2011-07-06) Metal …
Does Hip Replacement Run in Families – In this Case, Yes…
In Family Of Five, Hip Replacements Common Betty Landis (seated) and her children (standing, L to R) Gary, Janet and Phillip …
FDA Approval for Corin – 510K Approval
Corin Gets 510(k) Clearance for Cross-Linked Polyethylene Liners, Large Diameter Heads Source: Device Daily Bulletin 5 July 2011 Corin has …
DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Recall Lawsuit
DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Recall Lawsuit This is a very informative Video – MUST Watch… Technorati Tags: FDA, …
Hospital Pass to New DePuy President…
New DePuy President – New DePuy Hip Challenges J. Cooper Carlisle | July 2nd, 2011 | Posted in Depuy Hip …
Class Action Lawsuit vs. a Multidistrict Litigation Lawsuit???
The Difference Between A Class Action Lawsuit And A Multidistrict Litigation Lawsuit Published by: Katherine Russel (7) Source: click here …
Sadwin Asks … Are We always Informed? NOT…
Sadwin – Did Not See The Smith & Nephew Guide pre-op – Neither Did I… Actually My Surgeon told me …
New Hip Replacement Implants – Who Needs Them?
New Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Better When it Comes to Hip Replacement Devices Posted on June 29, 2011 Source: Rottenstein Law …
Can You Trust The Surgeon – Law Firm Says YES, Mostly…
Their View? DePuy Hip Recall Lawyers Defend Orthopaedic Surgeons 01/26/2011 As New Jersey and Philadelphia DePuy hip recall lawyers, we …
Good Advice if You Have A DePuy Hip Replacement
DePuy Lawsuit Hip Problems You Should Not Ignore At times, we do not know the underlying problems that will affect …
Is this Some Good News Amongst the Bad ?
Is this Some Good News Amongst the Bad – Biomet M2a-Magnum System This is taken from the Company Brochure – …
Informative Legal Website – USA based
DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Recall Contact Website: http://www.depuy-lawyers.com/Lawyers Represent People Harmed by DePuy ASR Hip Implant O’Steen & Harrison Files …
Sadwin on Stryker – Don’t Strike Out With Corin
So You Want to Beat Up Smith & Nephew – Where do Patients Fit Into the Picture? Stryker are going …
Sadwin Sees More Issues with the FDA Process
Vested Interests – Who is Truthful? Another major problem I see is that it seems some important clinical data provided …
Juergen’s DePuy Hip Replacement Nightmare – Down, But Fighting Back
Company and Surgeon Run Away When Worker is Gunned Down by a Bad Hip and a Dodgy DePuy Hip Implant …
Juergen’s Story – Toxic Metal Levels at 200 Times Normal
The Surgeon that did it – Won’t Look at it because Juergen has No Insurance Left Hi Earl, This is …
Metallosis Problems for DePuy Pinnacle Victims
Metallosis: A Problem for DePuy Pinnacle Clients by Gregory Fraser After nearly 1300 complaints since November last year with the …
Snippets from Anderson Law Offices, LLC
Image via Wikipedia Check out these Snippets from Anderson Law Offices, LLC Source: Click here DePuy Hip Replacement Surgery DePuy …
Legal Firm Says Metal on Metal Implants not Thoroughly Tested
Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Not Thoroughly Tested June 28, 2011, 03:30:00PM. By Gordon Gibb i Chicago, IL: While not the market …
My DuPuy Hip Recall Blog
Here are some other links to Connie’s Blog: Home About Me – My Story Recall Details Questions You Might …
My DePuy Hip Recall – brilliant blog…
Just Found an Amazing DePuy Victim Blog – very well put together My View: You must check it out… click …
Another Hip Victim Tells Their DePuy Horror Story
5 hour operation was spent trying to repair damaged tissue Source: click here I told my brother I was lucky …
Expert Advisory Group looking at soft tissue reactions associated with metal-on-metal hip replacements
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency: Report of the Expert Advisory Group looking at soft tissue reactions associated with metal-on-metal …
Johnson & Johnson Reserves Almost $1 Billion for DePuy Victims
Johnson & Johnson Reserves Almost $1 Billion for DePuy Victims The Rottenstein Law Group has learned that Johnson & Johnson …
Evidence that DePuy Knew About the ASR Problems Years Ago?
DePuy May Have Known About ASR’s Problems In 2007 Posted on June 6, 2011 by Rottenstein Law Group, Source – click …
DuPuy ASR Hip Replacements “Badly Designed” – here’s why…
The DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Device’s Badly Designed Components Posted on June 27, 2011 by Rottenstein Law GrouP, Source – click here …
DePuy ASR Hip Implant Failure Rate Much Higher – up to 50% in UK
Rottenstein Law Group Learns of DePuy ASR Hip Implant Failure Rate Much Higher Than Previously Reported Posted on March 21, …
DePuy Legal Challenges, Watch Out – This Seems Like Sound Advice
Rottenstein Law Group Advises Caution Before Calling DePuy “Help Line” Posted on October 7, 2010 by Rottenstein Law Group The …
DePuy Trial Over Defective Hip Implants
Awaiting the Trial of DePuy Orthopaedics Over Its Defective Hip Implants Finally, a judge has been appointed by the judicial panel …
J&J Hip Replacement Lawsuits – Down to One Judge
J&J Hip Replacement Lawsuits Given to One Judge Bloomberg, December 04, 2010, 2:00 PM EST, By David Voreacos and Jef Feeley, …
Aussie Hip News – Four Corners Resources
JOINT REACTION RESOURCES Read key correspondence, reports and related news on the DePuy ASR Hip. Also includes important information for …
History – 2010 – J&J Recalls 2 Hip Replacement Systems for Problems
J&J Recalls 2 Hip Replacement Systems for Problems By LINDA A. JOHNSON AP Business Writer TRENTON, N.J. August 26, 2010 …
Aussie Hip News – DePuy Class Action Under Way
DePuy Down Under: Class Action Under Way Sarah Klein | March 8th, 2011 | Posted in Depuy Hip Recall News Tammy …
Aussie Hip News – Elderly Patients Hips Turn Toxic
Toxic hip implants under the microscope David Jean From: The Advertiser May 17, 2011 11:00PM Ron Barnes, 82, with his …
Aussie News – Class Action Against J&J’s DuPuy
Class action after a world of pain Hannah Silverman From: The Advertiser May 23, 2011 11:00PM AFTER a hip replacement, …
Aussie Hip News – Patients to sue over faulty DePuy hip and knee implants
Patients to sue over faulty DePuy hip and knee implants Nigel Hunt From: Sunday Mail (SA) May 28, 2011 10:00PM …
Aussie News – WA joins class action against dodgy hips
WA joins class action against dodgy hips Posted Fri Jun 3, 2011 10:16am AEST The DePuy ASR (Articular Surface Replacement) …
Patients reveal agony of toxic hip implants – Four Corners News
Patients reveal agony of toxic hip implants By Quentin McDermott and Karen Michelmore; Updated Mon May 16, 2011 10:52am AEST DePuy …
Australian Hip Replacement Problems – J&J Company DePuy Orthopaedics
Joint Reaction Reporter: Quentin McDermott; Broadcast: 16/05/2011 The Articular Surface Replacement hip or ASR created by DePuy and marketed by the …
History – How I Recently Found Out That I Had A Hip Problem
Local and International News In May 2011 I was made aware by a friend’s mother of an ABC news programme …
History – Johnson & Johnson Hip Recall Pain in the UK – over 10,000 patients affected
10,000 hip replacement patients told their operations may need to be reversed after receiving faulty implants By Jo Macfarlane Last …
History – Food and Drug Administration has ordered J&J’s DePuy to Supply More Data
Hip Makers Told to Study More Data By BARRY MEIER Published: May 10, 2011: This Article from the New York …
DePuy Hip Recall – who polices the approval loopholes – no one – that is why they are loopholes!
The Implants Loophole By BARRY MEIER Published: December 16, 2010; This article from the New York Times [Click here]. A recently recalled …
History – Johnson & Johnson DePuy Hip Replacement Recall – 2010
Johnson & Johnson Unit Recalls 2 Hip Replacement Systems Robert Lowes Posted: 08/30/2010 August 30, 2010 — An orthopaedic unit …
J&J DuPuy Hip Recall Agony in the UK – nearly 8,000 affected
Thousands of patients left in agony by faulty hip replacements Nearly 8,000 people may have to undergo further surgery as …
J&J Hip Problems – DePuy ASR Caused Much Suffering
J&J Hip Attracts Anxiety By Melissa Davis 06/05/06 – 07:15 AM EDT. This article from The Street [Click here] Beth Soltero, a …
Innovative Metal-on-Metal Hips a Trap
In Medicine, New Isn’t Always Improved By BARRY MEIER Published: June 25, 2011, New York Times IT is an American …
Cobalt Ions Lead to Inflamation Response in Kidney, Gut and Lung Cells
Cobalt ions induce chemokine secretion in a variety of systemic cell lines Download full Scientific Paper here Cause for Concern! …
All Metal Implants Corrode and Release Metal Ions
Exposure to chromium, cobalt and molybdenum from metal-on-metal total hip replacement and hip resurfacing arthroplasty Download full Scientific Article here …
Adverse Reactions in Total Joint Replacement: Infections, Allergic Reactions and others
Allergic and Systemic Effects of Particles Released by Hips and Knee Replacements R. M. Urban and J. J. Jacobs (download …
Smith & Nephew Metal-on-Metal Marketing SPIN
Metal-on-Metal: Questions & Answers My View: call me a skeptic but talk about PR SPIN & Marketing: Download the Booklet …
Metal Ion Hypersensitivity in Metal-on-Metal Hips
Metal Ion Hypersensitivity in Metal-on-Metal Hip Arthroplasty Y.-S. Park, Y.-W. Moon and S.-J. Lim Download here Total hip arthroplasty with …
DNA Damage from Chromium from Orthopaedic Implants
Release of Chromium from Orthopaedic Hip & Knee Replacements My view: You need to read the full scientific article – …
Alternative Bearing Surfaces For Hip Replacement Components
Alternative Bearing Surfaces for Replacement Hip Joints Download paper here My view: All artificial hip joints create wear particles: Metal-on-plastic …
Earl's View 