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
Category Archives: Cobaltism
Open Letter from Drs Tower & Bridges to Senator Murkowski
Background: The FDA recently announced two days of hearings of the Immunology Advisory Panel relating to the auto immune and …
Dr Steve Tower update for Producers of the Netflix documentary – The Bleeding Edge
Dr. Towers update attached – you will need a PDF reader to view this file – click on the link …
Two new video’s from Dr Tower on Cobalt Poisoning
Dr. Tower’s 11/3/17 Health Watch USA presentation Dr. Bridge’s 11/3/17 Health Watch USA presentation
Investigation launched into ‘toxic’ hip replacements | Starts at 60
The metal hip implants are under the spotlight. There are concerns thousands of people could be at risk of heart …
Toxic metal hip replacements could cause Alzheimer’s | Daily Mail Online
Dr Neil McGuire, clinical director of medical devices at the MHRA, said he wanted to establish whether cobalt leached from …
Lessons Emerging from Pinnacle Hip Bellwether Trials | Cozen O’Connor – JDSupra
Lessons Emerging from Pinnacle Hip Bellwether Trials1/6/2017byJames Heller | Cozen O’ConnorinShareSend Embed ContactIn a staggering verdict, a Texas jury recently awarded over …
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
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J&J get some overdue medicine
J&J Ordered to Pay Record $1 Billion for Faulty Hip Implants by Jef Feeley and Tom Korosec December 1, 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” …
Stuart Cain’s 4th Video on Metal on Metal Hip Damage & Suffering
Stuart Cain‘s 4th Video on metal on metal hip damage. Welcome to number 4 in our series of videos about …
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing system | Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing system | Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Birmingham Hip Resurfacing system Related information About recall actions Update – …
FDA Seeks Data on Risks of Metal Poisoning from Hip Replacements – AboutLawsuits.com
FDA Seeks Data on Risks of Metal Poisoning from Hip Replacements – AboutLawsuits.com. FDA Seeks Data on Risks of Metal …
Mt Keira teacher’s hip surgery nightmare | Illawarra Mercury
Source: Mt Keira teacher’s hip surgery nightmare | Illawarra Mercury. Mt Keira teacher’s hip surgery nightmare By CYDONEE MARDON June 20, …
Stuart Cain, DePuy MoM Victim – Jul – Nov 2014 update
Just Another Day in Paradise!! July 2014 I haven’t written for a while and you will soon see why, but …
J&J May Pay $250 Million to Settle 1,000 More Hip Claims – Bloomberg
J&J May Pay $250 Million to Settle 1,000 More Hip Claims – Bloomberg. J&J May Pay $250 Million to Settle …
Stryker Settles Suits by Hip Implant Patients for $1 Billion – NYTimes.com
Stryker Settles Suits by Hip Implant Patients for $1 Billion – NYTimes.com. Stryker Settles Suits by Hip Implant Patients for …
NO JUSTICE: Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy wins first trial over Pinnacle hips | Reuters
UPDATE 2-Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy wins first trial over Pinnacle hips | Reuters. Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy wins first trial …
Global Corporate Crime – DePuy in India
India issues recall, commences criminal investigation into defective ASR hip implant Four Corners By Peter Cronau: exclusive Updated 5 hours …
Australia Update – ABC 4corners – The Walking Wounded
The Walking Wounded By Quentin McDermott and Peter Cronau http://www.abc.net.au/4corners/stories/2014/05/26/4010089.htm Updated May 23, 2014 09:40:00 Monday 26 May 2014 “I …
Corporate Crime: Class action against healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson put back by months | The Australian
Class action against healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson put back by months | The Australian. Class action against healthcare giant …
$2.5 Billion DePuy ASR Settlement Finalised
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UK Lawyers taking on MoM Cases – Leading UK Lawyers specialising in defective product claims are instructed to investigate and bring four additional brands of metal on metal hip implants.
Leading UK Lawyers specialising in defective product claims are instructed to investigate and bring four additional brands of metal on …
Arthroprosthetic Cobaltism — OrthopaedicPrinciples.com
Source & full article here: Arthroprosthetic Cobaltism — OrthopaedicPrinciples.com. Cobalt poisoning by hip replacement: Arthroprosthetic-Cobaltism Stephen Tower, MD, University of Alaska, …
Blood cobalt levels, device type may predict metal-on-metal hip failure | Healio Mobile
Blood cobalt levels, device type may predict metal-on-metal hip failure | Healio Mobile. Blood cobalt levels, device type may predict …
The Power of Money…
Report published by Surgeon PAID by the big Orthopaedic companies who have harmed hundreds of thousands with their hip resurfacing …
Metal on Metal Implants – MP4 Video
Metal on Metal Implants – MP4 Video. Harmed patient and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Stephen Tower speaks about the metal toxicity …
Elevated Cobalt Levels – Indicator for Revision
The clinical implications of elevated blood metal ion concentrations in asymptomatic patients with MoM hip resurfacings: a cohort study David J Langton, Raghavendra …
Hell just froze over…
Better late than never! Organized American orthopedics has just recognized that a blood cobalt level of 10 mcg/Liter (same as …
Dr Steve speaks on MoM Hip problems and Hips in general
Dr Stephen Tower talks about hips and MoM problems This is a one hour talk. Consumer’s Union had Dr …
Lise’s story – another DePuy Victim
Lise’s Story – all too common I came across this story recently – and a very useful website you might …
Johnson & Johnson – It ALL about the MONEY – NOT Patients…
Johnson & Johnson to Offer $2.5 Billion Hip Device Settlement – NYTimes.com. Johnson & Johnson to Offer $2.5 Billion Hip …
Johnson & Johnson Said to Agree to $4 Billion Settlement Over Hip Implants
Johnson & Johnson Said to Agree to $4 Billion Settlement Over Hip Implants Andrew Testa for The New York Times …
Consumer Reports Urges a Lemon Law For Joint Replacements
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Frans story – DePuy ASR and then Blood Cancer
I had a Depuy Pinnacle (MOM) total hip replacement in Dec. 2007 due to osteoarthritis at the age of 56. …
Stuart Cain speaks out re DePuy Hell – Meet The Press, Episode 22, Sunday July 21 | News.com.au
Meet The Press, Episode 22, Sunday July 21 | News.com.au. Stuart Cain talks about his horrific time post DePuy ASR …
Just Remember it is all Your Fault!!!
Just remember patients, this is actually your fault! I have just read with great interest Howard’s response to the letter …
Data show hip replacement revision rate low, though higher with metal-on-metal – Winnipeg Free Press
Data show hip replacement revision rate low, though higher with metal-on-metal – Winnipeg Free Press. Data show hip replacement revision …
Metal on Metal Long Term Risks Confirmed
Metal-on-Metal Hip Prostheses and Systemic Health: A Cross-Sectional Association Study 8 Years after Implantation Patients with well-functioning metal-on-metal (MoM) hip …
Smith and Nephew Hip Replacement LawyersSmith and Nephew Hip Replacement Lawyers
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Smith and Nephew: Motion to Consolidate | Smith and Nephew Hip Replacement LawyersSmith and Nephew Hip Replacement Lawyers
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Hanna’s Story – another Smith & Nephew BHR tale of disaster
My name is Hanna Viner, I am 61 years old and I live in Sydney, Australia. I had recently a …
Stuart Cain – Just Another One of ‘Those Days’!
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For J&J, a hip lawsuit trial victory – FierceMedicalDevices
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Paige’s Hunger Strike – cancelled on legal advice
Hi everyone I took down Paige’s page earlier today at the request of her son as he advised that Paige …
Mike’s Stryker problems ruin his life
I am a 59 year old American male who has always taken pretty good care of myself. I did develop …
HarrisMartin – Article – Trial Judge Reduces Final Judgment in DePuy ASR Hip Case to $8.26 Million
HarrisMartin – Article – Trial Judge Reduces Final Judgment in DePuy ASR Hip Case to $8.26 Million. Trial Judge Reduces …
The Challenge of Corrosion in Orthopaedic Implants
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Doc who designed DePuy’s metal hip tells jury he wouldn’t implant the device today | MassDevice
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Andrew Robathan: Defence minister to sue over ‘toxic’ hip implants that left him with a tumour | Mail Online
Andrew Robathan: Defence minister to sue over ‘toxic’ hip implants that left him with a tumour | Mail Online. Defence …
DePuy ASR Recall Lawsuit Update: Rottenstein Law Group Responds to ASR Hip Implant Designer Who Testified He Would No Longer Implant His Patients with the Device
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Stryker ABG II Hip Lawsuit – Device Recall and Rejuvenate Claims
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Study: Metal Hip Pain and Tissue Damage – Stryker Rejuvenate Hip Implant
Study: Metal Hip Pain and Tissue Damage – Stryker Rejuvenate Hip Implant. Study: Metal Hip Pain and Tissue Damage The …
Surgeon Says Recalled Stryker Metal Hip Implant May Fail Half the Time
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J&J pressured to settle Australian hip lawsuits – FierceMedicalDevices
J&J pressured to settle Australian hip lawsuits – FierceMedicalDevices. J&J pressured to settle Australian hip lawsuits March 26, 2013 | …
Conflict of Interest of “industry experts” – Open letter from Dr Steve to Dr Frick…
Friday, March 8, 2013 Steven L. Frick, MD Central Program Commitee Chair, 2013 Annual meeting AAOS Dear Dr. Frick, Please …
Stuart Cain Reports – A Warning for all MOM Patients – It is NEVER over, and your health is never, ever going to be the same!
A Warning for all MOM Patients – It is NEVER over, and your health is never, ever going to be …
VICTORY FOR MoM Sufferer – Johnson & – Johnson Ordered to Pay $8.3 Million in Hip Implant Case – NYTimes.com
Johnson & – Johnson Ordered to Pay $8.3 Million in Hip Implant Case – NYTimes.com. VICTORY & JUSTICE: J.&J. Loses …
Metal on Metal Hips – New Video • Lampkin & Co Solicitors
Metal on Metal Hips – New Video • Lampkin & Co Solicitors. Metal on Metal Hips – New Video Posted …
Safety Communications FDA Safety Communication: Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants
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DePuy ASR Trial – Closing Arguments – Trial plaintiff says J&J hips defective, company says not liable
Trial plaintiff says J&J hips defective, company says not liable. Trial plaintiff says J&J hips defective, company says not liable …
Smith & Nephew Hip Implant Patient Diagnosed with Metallosis
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Oh Really … Why am I not believing you?…. Hip Replacement Device – NYTimes.com
Hip Replacement Device – NYTimes.com. Oh Really Mr DePuy – are we as stupid as you look? Published: March 4, …
Biomet M2a Metal Hip destroys 46 year olds life…
by Viki I am so very happy to have discovered your website! My husband had a total hip replacement in Aug …
FDA cracks down on all-metal hip replacements
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Open Letter – Surgeon-industry COI and the CME content of AAOS 2013 addressing MoM hip complications.
Surgeon-industry COI and the CME content of AAOS 2013 addressing MoM hip complications. By Stephen Tower, Orthopedic SurgeonAffiliated Professor UAA …
J&J Profit Pursuit Led to Defective Hip, Lawyer Argues – Bloomberg
J&J Profit Pursuit Led to Defective Hip, Lawyer Argues – Bloomberg. J&J Profit Pursuit Led to Defective Hip, Lawyer Argues …
J&J gambled on hip implant safety, lawyer alleges – latimes.com
J&J gambled on hip implant safety, lawyer alleges – latimes.com. J&J gambled on hip implant safety, lawyer alleges Johnson & …
Inportant information about legal action on metal hip – originally posted – implantsinfo@metalhipproblems.co.uk
Source – click this link: Important information about legal action on metal hip implantsinfo@metalhipproblems.co.uk. Important information regarding legal action Published February 27, …
Metal hip patients ‘need annual checks’ – Health News – Filey and Hunmanby Mercury
Metal hip patients ‘need annual checks’ – Health News – Filey and Hunmanby Mercury. Metal hip patients ‘need annual checks’ …
Smith & Nephew Failure Warning for Birmingham Hip Implant
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Recalls-R-US… Johnson & Johnson Confirms Inquiry Into Hip Devices – NYTimes.com
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Researchers Say DePuy Hip Ancestry Shows 510(k) Flaws | MDDI Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry News Products and Suppliers
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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
DePuy Pinnacle Hip Replacement Lawsuits: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Comments on New Study Finding that Hip Replacement Failure More Likely in …
DePuy ASR Hip Recipient Feared for His Life before Revision Surgery
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Bullshit-R-Us …. J&J’s Toxicologist Says Metal From Recalled Hip Harmless – Bloomberg
J&J’s Toxicologist Says Metal From Recalled Hip Harmless – Bloomberg. J&J’s Toxicologist Says Metal From Recalled Hip Harmless By Maurice …
Yeah, right…. J&J’s Floyd Says Hip Sales Halted for Business Reasons – Bloomberg
J&J’s Floyd Says Hip Sales Halted for Business Reasons – Bloomberg. J&J’s Floyd Says Hip Sales Halted for Business Reasons …
Iowa Resident Brings Suit Against Stryker For Damages Caused By Recalled Hip Implant – News Press Release | PharmiWeb.com
Iowa Resident Brings Suit Against Stryker For Damages Caused By Recalled Hip Implant – News Press Release | PharmiWeb.com. Iowa …
Cobalt Levels After Hip Revision
This video is a good one – talks about what can be expected after revision of your metal on metal …
DePuy Trial Continues Despite Talks of Settlement – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts
DePuy Trial Continues Despite Talks of Settlement – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts. DePuy Trial Continues …
Some Surgeons Do Speak & Shout – but Those that Should Listen Don’t Hear…
By Stephen Tower Orthopedic Surgeon Affiliated Professor UAA WWAMI School of Medicine Earl, Barry Meier’s recent article in the NYT …
Recalls-R-Us – DePuy/J&J Strike Again – More Hip Trouble
DePuy Adept Recall UK Original (click the link): DePuy Adept Recall UK Product Name: ADEPT® 12/14 Modular Head (Finsbury Orthopaedics Ltd) …
The Hip Replacement Case Shows Why Doctors Often Remain Silent – NYTimes.com
The Hip Replacement Case Shows Why Doctors Often Remain Silent – NYTimes.com. Doctors Who Don’t Speak Out By BARRY MEIER Published: …
Metal-on-metal hip replacement toxicity | NPS MedicineWise
Metal-on-metal hip replacement toxicity | NPS MedicineWise. Monitoring for potential toxicity in patients with metal-on-metal hip prostheses: advice … Summary …
Business: Washington Post Business Page, Business News
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Patients victims of untested medical devices – SFGate
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J&J Feared Metal Backlash Would Hurt Hip Sales, Jury Told – Bloomberg
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“What a Mistake,” says DePuy Hip Recipient
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J&J again recalls thousands of faulty hip implants – US News and World Report
J&J again recalls thousands of faulty hip implants – US News and World Report. J&J again recalls thousands of faulty …
Johnson & Johnson Recalls Thousands of Hip Implants – ABC News
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What DePuy Orthopaedics Knew About Its All-Metal Hips – NYTimes.com
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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
DePuy ASR Trial Update: J&J Engineer-Suggested Redesign Meant to Minimize Metallic Debris Never Implemented, Parker Waichman LLP Reports – SFGate. …
J&J metal hip failed because of toxic debris -expert at trial | Reuters
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DePuy Pinnacle Hip Lawsuits: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Notes New Order in Federal DePuy Pinnacle Litigation
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Severe Metallosis Leading to Femoral Head Perforation | Orthopedics
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DePuy ASR Hip Lawsuit News: Expert Testifies on Toxicity of Metal Debris, Notes Bernstein Liebhard LLP
DePuy ASR Hip Lawsuit News: Expert Testifies on Toxicity of Metal Debris, Notes Bernstein Liebhard LLP. DePuy ASR Hip Lawsuit …
Kransky vs DePuy ASR Trial Update – Day 2-4
Kransky vs DePuy ASR Trial Update – Day 2-4 guy in charge of testing safety of DePuy ASR was a …
J&J metal hip failed because of toxic debris – expert at trial | Reuters
J&J metal hip failed because of toxic debris – expert at trial | Reuters. J&J metal hip failed because of …
J&J Failed to Weigh Hip Metal Debris Risk, Witness Says – Bloomberg
J&J Failed to Weigh Hip Metal Debris Risk, Witness Says – Bloomberg. J&J Failed to Weigh Hip Metal Debris Risk, …
Hip Implant’s Risks Inadequately Assessed, DePuy Report Found in 2010 – NYTimes.com
Hip Implant’s Risks Inadequately Assessed, DePuy Report Found in 2010 – NYTimes.com. Implant Risk Was Assessed Inadequately, Court Is Told …
During Trial, New Details Emerge on DuPuy Hip – NYTimes.com
During Trial, New Details Emerge on DuPuy Hip – NYTimes.com. During Trial, New Details Emerge About Hip Maker By BARRY …
PALM BEACH, Fla.: Artificial hips corrode, poisoning some patients, lawsuits say | Health | Macon.com
PALM BEACH, Fla.: Artificial hips corrode, poisoning some patients, lawsuits say | Health | Macon.com. Artificial hips corrode, poisoning some …
Dangers of toxic hip implants used in Britain kept secret for years – Telegraph
Dangers of toxic hip implants used in Britain kept secret for years – Telegraph. Dangers of toxic hip implants used …
MPs call for criminal inquiry into toxic hip implants – Telegraph
MPs call for criminal inquiry into toxic hip implants – Telegraph. MPs call for criminal inquiry into toxic hip implants …
J&J Had ‘Inappropriate’ Risk Controls for Hip, Jury Told – Bloomberg
J&J Had ‘Inappropriate’ Risk Controls for Hip, Jury Told – Bloomberg. J&J Had ‘Inappropriate’ Risk Controls for Hip, Jury Told …
Company aware of hip implant danger – National – NZ Herald News
Company aware of hip implant danger – National – NZ Herald News. Company aware of hip implant danger By Hana …
HELLO – Earth to Major Tom – What Planet is this guy on? At trial of Johnson & Johnson recalled hip implants, doctor testifies device wasn’t defective | NJ.com
At trial of Johnson & Johnson recalled hip implants, doctor testifies device wasn’t defective | NJ.com. At trial of Johnson …
J&J Failed Own Safety Test in Hip Design, Witness Says – Bloomberg
J&J Failed Own Safety Test in Hip Design, Witness Says – Bloomberg. J&J Failed Own Safety Test in Hip Design, …
Trial underway in hip implant lawsuit – latimes.com
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Brooks asks if the orthopaedic companies are above the law?
it’s now become apparent that for those of us in the US, and seemingly the rest of the world, for …
DePuy Hid Data About Failed Hip Implant, Documents Show – NYTimes.com
DePuy Hid Data About Failed Hip Implant, Documents Show – NYTimes.com. Maker Hid Data About Design Flaw in Hip Implant, …
Maker Aware of 40% Failure in Hip Implant – NYTimes.com
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Looks like BS, Smells like BS, Must be BS…. Hip Study: Smith & Nephew touts study results for new metal-on-metal implants | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News
Hip Study: Smith & Nephew touts study results for new metal-on-metal implants | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News. Hip …
Metal-on-metal hip implant risks ‘unique’ – Health – CBC News
Metal-on-metal hip implant risks ‘unique’ – Health – CBC News. Metal-on-metal hip implant risks ‘unique’ FDA gives recommendations on how …
J&J Said to Offer Implant Pact That May Reach $2 Billion – Bloomberg
J&J Said to Offer Implant Pact That May Reach $2 Billion – Bloomberg. J&J Said to Offer Implant Pact That …
FDA Action on Metal on Metal Hips – too little, too late…
by Howard Sadwin Another Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Device friend of mine and I read the new and exciting …
FDA cracks down on all-metal hip replacements
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F.D.A. Seeks to Tighten Regulation of All-Metal Hip Implants
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Dr Tower writes to Senator re concerns about the regulatory malfeasance at the FDA – Metal-on-Metal hip replacement debacle
Sunday, January 6, 2013 Dear Senator Begich, I am very appreciative of your personal reply to my concerns about the …
A Few New Year’s Wishes and Thoughts from one of the many MOM ‘Victims’!
A Few New Year’s Wishes and Thoughts from one of the many MOM ‘Victims’! Well, 2013 is finally here, the …
Howard Sadwin – Video of Howard’s battle with the damage from Smith & Nephew BHR hip
Howard has put together a video outlining his problems with the damage to his health and life caused by the …
Anon. UK – Smith & Nephew BHR hip failure heartache…
I would like to remain anonymous just for now but I would like to tell you my ongoing story. At …
Come out front Smith & Nephew – we have had your medicine – time for yours…
Why does it appear Smith and Nephew is trying to hide behind the pre-emption laws and not face accountability. Their …
Consider both imaging and symptoms before metal-on-metal hip arthroplasty revisions | Orthopaedics Today Europe
Consider both imaging and symptoms before metal-on-metal hip arthroplasty revisions | Orthopaedics Today Europe. Orthopaedics Today Europe, Issue 6 MANCHESTER …
FDA Executive Summary Memorandum – Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Systems – June 27-28, 2012 Meeting
I. Introduction and Purpose of Advisory Panel Meeting Hip arthroplasty devices, including metal-on-metal (MoM) hip systems, have been …
Metallosis-induced Iliopsoas Bursal Cyst Causing Venous Obstruction and Lower-limb Swelling After Metal-on-metal THA | Orthopedics
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Metal hip implants tied to depression, cancer, vision problems – The Recall Lawyers
Metal hip implants tied to depression, cancer, vision problems – The Recall Lawyers. December 8, 2012 By JONES WARD PLC …
Stryker Rejuvenate Hip Patient shows signs of Metallosis
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More Smith & Nephew THR Spectron/BHR metal on metal Horror – Anna’s Story
Like all your readers I am very thankful for your informative site which I have been looking at over the …
J&J Knee Implant Settlement Approved by Australian Judge – Bloomberg
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All-metal hips ‘wear down faster’ – Behind The Headlines – Skegness Standard
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Stuart Cain – Sage Advice – Things that every patient should consider before they look at compensation for a dodgy hip!
Things that every patient should consider before they look at compensation for a dodgy hip! by Stuart Cain, DePuy Victim, …
IMPORTANT – Surgeon talks about the silent MoM dangers
This video contains a very disturbing interview with a top surgeon who outlines the issues with Metal on Metal hips …
Ed Confirms that S&N BHR MoM’s are Ticking Bombs…
I applaud your compilation of experiences and data on issues with Smith & Nephew BHR (resurfacing) MOM implants.. I too …
SA lawsuit against UK hip implants – Crime & Courts | IOL News | IOL.co.za
SA lawsuit against UK hip implants – Crime & Courts | IOL News | IOL.co.za. SA lawsuit against UK hip …
Stephanie’s Metal on Metal Systemic Problems
I am female aged 62yrs and live in the UK. I had a revision hip replacement due to high level …
Jenny’s DePuy MoM horror story – some surgeon’s need to be a little smarter…
Hello Everyone, I too have suffered with a MoM DePuy hip installed May of 2006. The surgeon told me this …
David’s BHR Horror Story – Smith & Nephew Floodgate will open soon…
I had the Birrmingham resurfacing to both hips with a gap of 5 months, in 2008. I was advised that …
Federal DePuy ASR Lawsuits Approach 6,000 Notes Rottenstein Law Group, LLP | equities.com
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Smith & Nephew sued for BHR Defects — Cheryl and Ken elmore (plaintiffs) vs. Smith & Nephew
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Birmingham Hip Modular Head (used in hip replacements)
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Howard’s View on the FDA’s lack of action on MoM hip studies…
What happened to the the FDA‘s request, NOTHING HAPPENED. The FDA gets heat put on them especially in todays enviornment …
What Happened to the FDA Request for More Hip Implant Studies? – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts
What Happened to the FDA Request for More Hip Implant Studies? – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass …
HIP | Chronic intoxication with cobalt following revision total hip arthroplasty
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Medical implant nightmare – Today Tonight
Medical implant nightmare – Today Tonight. November 2, 2012, 6:18 pm Adam Marshall Today Tonight Technology to ease chronic pain and help …
DePuy ASR at 32 – Belinda writes … Husband had 4 hip operations in 4 years …
Hi Letting you know my husband was 32 when had asr. He had severe pain and they didn’t know what …
Toxic risk to 10,000 hip op patients say Birmingham-based Irwin Mitchell – Birmingham Mail
Toxic risk to 10,000 hip op patients say Birmingham-based Irwin Mitchell – Birmingham Mail. Toxic risk to hip op patients …
Stuart Cain – Home Again after Operation #5 – Gee Thanks Johnson & Johnson and DePuy…
Hi All, I hope that this finds you all fit and well and enjoying life! I just wanted to quickly …
Smith and Nephew Issues Failure Warning on Metal Hip Implant – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts
Smith and Nephew Issues Failure Warning on Metal Hip Implant – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts. …
UK – Deb’s story of Hell with MoM and DuPuy ASR
Four hips in three and a half years was not exactly what I bargained for Having spent lived a very …
Faulty medical implants investigation: Patients who were promised an easier life, but got more pain and worry – Telegraph
Faulty medical implants investigation: Patients who were promised an easier life, but got more pain and worry – Telegraph. Faulty …
Faulty medical implants investigation: Patients at risk from flaws in medical device rules, admit EU chiefs – Telegraph
Faulty medical implants investigation: Patients at risk from flaws in medical device rules, admit EU chiefs – Telegraph. Faulty medical …
Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants: Should You Be Worried?
Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants: Should You Be Worried? By Ben Greenwood, Dunkirk Lane, Hyde, Manchester, SK14 4NL. 19th October 2012 Over 300,000 …
Australia – Walking wounded: many unaware of faulty implants
Walking wounded: many unaware of faulty implants. Walking wounded: many unaware of faulty implants Date October 20, 2012 Julia Medew Therese …
FINALLY- Experts find explanation for hip joint pain (From The Northern Echo)
Experts find explanation for hip joint pain (From The Northern Echo). Newcastle University researchers find explanation for pain in people …
Growing metal-on-metal hip controversy threatens to swallow more device makers | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News
Growing metal-on-metal hip controversy threatens to swallow more device makers | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News. Growing metal-on-metal hip …
First faulty hip implants case brought | Irish Examiner
First faulty hip implants case brought | Irish Examiner. First faulty hip implants case brought By Ann O’Loughlin Tuesday, October …
Australian Joint Registry Results – 2012 – MUST READ
Reports 2012 Annual Report in PDF format (29.6MB). Published October 2012. Supplementary Reports 2012 Lay Summary in PDF format (645KB). Published October …
It isn’t just MoM prosthesis that’s a problem… Paul’s story
It isn’t just MoM prosthesis that’s a problem. In Sept 2006 I had a total hip replacement. The surgeon used …
Analysis: When implanted medical devices go wrong, who pays? | Reuters
Analysis: When implanted medical devices go wrong, who pays? | Reuters. Analysis: When implanted medical devices go wrong, who pays? …
Australian National Registry Reports Staggering 44% Revision Rate of DePuy ASR XL Hip Implants | Ring Of Fire Radio: Robert Kennedy Jr, Mike Papantonio and Sam Seder
Australian National Registry Reports Staggering 44% Revision Rate of DePuy ASR XL Hip Implants | Ring Of Fire Radio: Robert …
Hip resurfacing ‘not suitable’ for women – Health – Beverley Guardian
Hip resurfacing ‘not suitable’ for women – Health – Beverley Guardian. Hip resurfacing ‘not suitable’ for women Published on Saturday 6 …
Major Study Says Hip Resurfacing has High Failure Rates, Particularly Poor Performance in Women
Headline Story | equities.com. Major Study Says Hip Resurfacing has High Failure Rates, Particularly Poor Performance in Women PR Web …
Moving Toward Sex-Specific Surgery? The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery | Article
The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery | Article. The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, Volume 93, Issue 23 …
The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery | Article
The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery | Article. The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, Volume 93, Issue 23 …
The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery | Article
The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery | Article. The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, Volume 94, Issue 4 …
The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery | Article
The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery | Article. Scientific Articles | February 15, 2012 Understanding Why Metal-on-Metal Hip Arthroplasties Fail: A Comparison …
Hip Replacement Found Safer for Women Than Resurfacing – Bloomberg
Hip Replacement Found Safer for Women Than Resurfacing – Bloomberg. Hip Replacement Found Safer for Women Than Resurfacing By Allison …
Hip Resurfacing Shows Higher Failure Rate Than Replacement –Doctors Lounge
Hip Resurfacing Shows Higher Failure Rate Than Replacement –Doctors Lounge. Hip Resurfacing Shows Higher Failure Rate Than Replacement Last Updated: …
NZ – Metal on Metal – Smith & Nephew – Medsafe hip device statement | Scoop News
Medsafe hip device statement | Scoop News. Medsafe hip device statement Wednesday, 3 October 2012, 4:14 pm Press Release: Ministry …
Warning Over Birmingham Hip Modular Head (BHMH)… | Stuff.co.nz
Warning Over Birmingham Hip Modular Head (BHMH)… | Stuff.co.nz. Warning over metal hip implant STACEY KIRK Last updated 19:48 03/10/2012 …
Unacceptably High Failure Rates Found In Hip Resurfacing Operations
Unacceptably High Failure Rates Found In Hip Resurfacing Operations. Unacceptably High Failure Rates Found In Hip Resurfacing Operations Article Date: …
Hip resurfacing ‘not suitable’ for women – Health – Halifax Courier
Hip resurfacing ‘not suitable’ for women – Health – Halifax Courier. Hip resurfacing ‘not suitable’ for women Published on Thursday 4 …
Alert issued for another hip implant – 04-Oct-2012 – NZ Health & Safety news
Alert issued for another hip implant – 04-Oct-2012 – NZ Health & Safety news. Alert issued for another hip implant The British …
Hip resurfacing failures in women called too high – Health – CBC News
Hip resurfacing failures in women called too high – Health – CBC News. Hip resurfacing failures in women called too …
NZ – Hip replacement implant inquiry a no-brainer – Street | Voxy.co.nz
Hip replacement implant inquiry a no-brainer – Street | Voxy.co.nz. Hip replacement implant inquiry a no-brainer – Street Contributor: …
Hundreds of NZ hip replacements are faulty – National – NZ Herald News
Hundreds of NZ hip replacements are faulty – National – NZ Herald News. Hundreds of NZ hip replacements are faulty …
Hip Resurfacing Has High Rate of Failure: Study : Consumer News : Medical Daily
Hip Resurfacing Has High Rate of Failure: Study : Consumer News : Medical Daily. Hip Resurfacing Has High Rate of …
Stuart’s DePuy debacle continues to rob his health – another operation…
Here We Go Again Stuart Cain, Brisbane, QLD, Australia I have had a lot of time recently to ponder the …
Hip Resurfacing Draws Warning After Study Published in Lancet – NYTimes.com
Hip Resurfacing Draws Warning After Study Published in Lancet – NYTimes.com. Warning Issued on Alternative Hip Replacement Procedure By BARRY MEIER …
GOT-CHA — Hips: Smith & Nephew issues failure warning on Birmingham metal-on-metal hips | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News
Source: Hips: Smith & Nephew issues failure warning on Birmingham metal-on-metal hips | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News. Hips: Smith …
Metal-on-Metal hip Implants Can Corrode | FDA Reports
Metal-on-Metal hip Implants Can Corrode | FDA Reports. Metal-on-Metal hip Implants Can Corrode At the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) …
Australia – Sky News: Hip replacements should be checked – TGA
Sky News: Hip replacements should be checked – TGA. Hip replacements should be checked – TGA Updated: 08:07, Friday September …
Australia – TGA Information for Health Professionals – Metal-on-metal hip replacement implants
Metal-on-metal hip replacement implants. Metal-on-metal hip replacement implants Information for general practitioners, orthopaedic surgeons and other health professionals 20 September …
YAHOO — Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Lawsuit Filed Over Metal Poisoning – AboutLawsuits.com
Source: Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Lawsuit Filed Over Metal Poisoning – AboutLawsuits.com. Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Lawsuit Filed Over …
SCARY – Study finds elevated levels of cobalt and chromium in offspring of patients with metal-on-metal hip implants
Study finds elevated levels of cobalt and chromium in offspring of patients with metal-on-metal hip implants. Study Finds Elevated Levels …
No early link between all-metal hip implants and cancer-study | Reuters
No early link between all-metal hip implants and cancer-study | Reuters. No early link between all-metal hip implants and cancer-study …
Plaintiffs look to depose new Johnson & Johnson CEO Gorsky in DePuy ASR lawsuit | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News
Plaintiffs look to depose new Johnson & Johnson CEO Gorsky in DePuy ASR lawsuit | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry …
New Zealand – Medical Devices – Medsafe Guidelines for MoM hips
Medical Devices. Management of Patients with Metal on Metal Hip Implants. Medsafe and the New Zealand Orthopaedic Association (NZOA) (www.NZOA.org.nz) support …
South Africa – Sixty sue for dud hip joints – Crime & Courts | IOL News | IOL.co.za
Sixty sue for dud hip joints – Crime & Courts | IOL News | IOL.co.za. Sixty sue for dud hip …
THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE – Long-term results, durability, modularity among advantages of metal-on-metal hips | Orthopedics Today
Long-term results, durability, modularity among advantages of metal-on-metal hips | Orthopedics Today. Long-term results, durability, modularity among advantages of metal-on-metal …
Retrieval Analysis of 130 Metal-on-Metal Hips Showed that the ASR is Higher Wearing when Compared to the BHR
OASIS. Source: AAOS 2012 Annual Meeting Date/Time:Tuesday, Feb 07, 2012, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Poster Hall/ Multimedia/ Scientific Exhibits: Tuesday, …
Patients with metal-on-metal hips being contacted after UK officials issue alert | Orthopedics Today
Patients with metal-on-metal hips being contacted after UK officials issue alert | Orthopedics Today. Patients with metal-on-metal hips being contacted …
Journal Highlight: Differential distribution of cobalt, chromium, and nickel between whole blood, plasma and urine in patients after metal-on-metal (MoM) hip arthroplasty – Ezine – spectroscopyNOW.com
Journal Highlight: Differential distribution of cobalt, chromium, and nickel between whole blood, plasma and urine in patients after metal-on-metal (MoM) …
No cancer rise in hip implant patients – Behind The Headlines – Rutland and Stamford Mercury
No cancer rise in hip implant patients – Behind The Headlines – Rutland and Stamford Mercury. No cancer rise in …
Will a 2-year statute of limitations defense curb J&J’s DePuy hip lawsuits? | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News- page 1
Will a 2-year statute of limitations defense curb J&J’s DePuy hip lawsuits? | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News- page …
Metal-on-Metal Hip Trials Scheduled for 2013 – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts
Metal-on-Metal Hip Trials Scheduled for 2013 – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts. Metal-on-Metal Hip Trials Scheduled …
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