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Category Archives: FDA

Detailed briefing for FDA on the complications of CoCr arthroprosthetic Metallosis – Dr Stephen Tower

December 10, 2019

Attached is the detailed briefing notes (PDF) for Dr Towers recent presentation to the FDA. Tower briefing to Raj Rao191110

Open Letter from Drs Tower & Bridges to Senator Murkowski

October 7, 2019

Background: The FDA recently announced two days of hearings of the Immunology Advisory Panel relating to the auto immune and …

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Can Your Hip Replacement Kill You?

January 14, 2018

NY Times By JEANNE LENZERJAN. 13, 2018 When Stephen Tower’s right hip gave out in 2006, he asked his surgeon to …

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Congressional Investigation Finds FDA’s Unprecedented Whistleblower Surveillance Program Was Unlawful

March 1, 2014

Congressional Investigation Finds FDA’s Unprecedented Whistleblower Surveillance Program Was Unlawful | The Dissenter. Congressional Investigation Finds FDA’s Unprecedented Whistleblower Surveillance …

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How does the FDA ‘approve’ medical products? – Medical News Today

February 22, 2014

Source article for full text: How does the FDA ‘approve’ medical products? – Medical News Today. How does the FDA ‘approve’ …

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WaPo eyes FDA access-peddling by academics

October 9, 2013

10:47 AM – October 7, 2013 WaPo eyes FDA access-peddling by academics http://www.cjr.org/the_audit/the_post_watchdogs_big_pharma.php?page=all&print=true At $25,000 a pop, a chance for …

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Cardiologist William Maisel (deputy director for science at the FDA) Arrested In Prostitution Sting Operation – Forbes

January 20, 2013

Cardiologist William Maisel Arrested In Prostitution Sting Operation – Forbes. Larry Husten, Contributor I’m a medical journalist covering cardiology news. …

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F.D.A. Seeks to Tighten Regulation of All-Metal Hip Implants

January 17, 2013

F.D.A. Seeks to Tighten Regulation of All-Metal Hip Implants By BARRY MEIER Published: January 16, 2013 Source: New York Times …

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FDA Asks Judge to Dismiss Spying Suit Filed by Employees – Businessweek

October 4, 2012

FDA Asks Judge to Dismiss Spying Suit Filed by Employees – Businessweek. Bloomberg News FDA Asks Judge to Dismiss Spying …

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FDA Presentation Describes Corrosion of Metal Hip Implants

September 26, 2012

A presentation at a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) meeting about metal-on-metal hip implants covered the life-threatening corrosion that occurs …

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Neurosurgeon’s Conflict With Spine Device Company Sheds More Light on FDA Approval Process

September 7, 2012

Neurosurgeon’s Conflict With Spine Device Company Sheds More Light on FDA Approval Process. Neurosurgeon’s Conflict With Spine Device Company Sheds …

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FDA Aims To Smooth Premarket Review process | Bloomberg BNA

August 24, 2012

FDA Aims To Smooth Premarket Review process | Bloomberg BNA. Wednesday, August 22, 2012 FDA Aims To Smooth Premarket Review …

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FDA SpyGate — New Revelations Challenge The New York Times Investigation of Agency “Enemies List”

August 22, 2012

FDA SpyGate — New Revelations Challenge The New York Times Investigation of Agency “Enemies List,” Raise More Questions About the …

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Dems urge FDA to boost medtech recall database | MassDevice.com

August 19, 2012

Dems urge FDA to boost medtech recall database | MassDevice.com On Call | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News. Dems …

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Loophole in FDA’s Approval Process for Medical Devices Prompts Letter from Congress – Forbes

August 18, 2012

Loophole in FDA’s Approval Process for Medical Devices Prompts Letter from Congress – Forbes. Loophole in FDA’s Approval Process for …

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Rival Tried to Block FDA Approval of Smith & Nephew’s Birmingham Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Device | NewsInferno

July 29, 2012

Rival Tried to Block FDA Approval of Smith & Nephew’s Birmingham Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Device | NewsInferno. Rival Tried to …

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FDA Employee Surveillance May Indicate the Agency Has Lots to Hide | Top Secret Writers

July 29, 2012

FDA Employee Surveillance May Indicate the Agency Has Lots to Hide | Top Secret Writers. FDA Employee Surveillance May Indicate …

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Protection to paranoia for FDA’s surveillance program | Editorials | Tri-CityHerald.com

July 28, 2012

Protection to paranoia for FDA’s surveillance program | Editorials | Tri-CityHerald.com. Protection to paranoia for FDA’s surveillance program Published: July …

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What does the FDA have to Hide? Who do they work for??

July 28, 2012

FDA shouldn’t be spying on whistle-blowers – Tampa Bay Times. FDA shouldn’t be spying on whistle-blowers In Print: Saturday, July …

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Smith and Nephew BHR: Mr. Smith, his nephew, and the incident involving their missing BHR Modular Head

July 26, 2012

I have posted a few things around here and owe a debt of gratitude to Earl, as do we all. …

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Troubled Hip Implants Require Additional Patient Monitoring | Goldberg & Osborne

July 23, 2012

Troubled Hip Implants Require Additional Patient Monitoring | Goldberg & Osborne. Troubled Hip Implants Require Additional Patient Monitoring JULY 20, …

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Is the US Medical Device Industry Heading the Way of the Dinosaur?

July 21, 2012

Plastics News – Report calls for changes in medical device sector. Report calls for changes in medical device sector By …

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Henry Miller: FDA has device makers looking outside U.S. | fda, device, medical – Opinion – The Orange County Register

July 21, 2012

Henry Miller: FDA has device makers looking outside U.S. | fda, device, medical – Opinion – The Orange County Register. …

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FDA surveillance operation draws criticism from lawmakers | Reuters

July 16, 2012

FDA surveillance operation draws criticism from lawmakers | Reuters. FDA surveillance operation draws criticism from lawmakers WASHINGTON | Sun Jul …

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POLICE STATE??? F.D.A. Surveillance of Scientists Spread to Outside Critics – NYTimes.com

July 15, 2012

F.D.A. Surveillance of Scientists Spread to Outside Critics – NYTimes.com. In Vast Effort, F.D.A. Spied on E-Mails of Its Own …

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FDA – Overview of Medical Device Regulation > Information about MDUFA III

July 15, 2012

Overview of Medical Device Regulation > Information about MDUFA III. Information about MDUFA III Congress recently authorized the Medical Device …

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Medical Device ID Proposal Unveiled – GovInfoSecurity

July 15, 2012

Medical Device ID Proposal Unveiled – GovInfoSecurity. Medical Device ID Proposal Unveiled FDA Would Create Database of Information By Marianne …

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Hip implant materials swing sharply to polyethylene | PlasticsToday.com

July 15, 2012

Hip implant materials swing sharply to polyethylene | PlasticsToday.com. Hip implant materials swing sharply to polyethylene By Doug Smock Published: …

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FDA to help medical device sales with expanded pre-market feedback program

July 15, 2012

FDA to help medical device sales with expanded pre-market feedback program. FDA to help medical device sales with expanded pre-market …

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Press Announcements > FDA outlines plans to provide earlier feedback on device product submissions

July 14, 2012

Press Announcements > FDA outlines plans to provide earlier feedback on device product submissions. FDA NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: …

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Dr Stephen (Steve) Tower to Join the Earl’sview site – to answer patient questions

July 14, 2012

Earlsview Over the year since I set up Earlsview as part of my “anger management” the site has had nearly …

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FDA – User Fees for Medical Devices: Third Time Lucky?

July 8, 2012

User Fees for Medical Devices: Third Time Lucky? John R. Graham, Director, Health Care Studies Congress recently passed, almost unanimously, S.3187, …

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FDA Faces Daunting Task as Health Apps Multiply | Sci-Tech Today

July 8, 2012

FDA Faces Daunting Task as Health Apps Multiply | Sci-Tech Today. FDA Faces Daunting Task as Health Apps Multiply By …

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FDA Proposes New Rule That Would Require Medical Devices Such as Surgical Mesh to Carry Unique Device Identifier

July 8, 2012

FDA Proposes New Rule That Would Require Medical Devices Such as Surgical Mesh to Carry Unique Device Identifier. FDA Proposes …

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MoMs Hips a Grinding Dilemma for Hospitals, Doctors, FDA

July 8, 2012

MoMs Hips a Grinding Dilemma for Hospitals, Doctors, FDA. MoMs Hips a Grinding Dilemma for Hospitals, Doctors, FDA Cheryl Clark, …

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Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee Day 2

July 8, 2012

June 28 2012 – Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee Day 2 Click the link …

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Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee Day 1

July 8, 2012

June 27 2012 Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee Day 1 Click the link below …

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FDA releases proposed UDI rule; reaction generally positive

July 8, 2012

FDA releases proposed UDI rule; reaction generally positive | Healthcare Finance News. July 06, 2012 | Rene Letourneau, Editor WASHINGTON …

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Governmental Oversight of Potentially Dangerous Medical Devices – US Politics Today

July 8, 2012

Governmental Oversight of Potentially Dangerous Medical Devices – US Politics Today. Governmental Oversight of Potentially Dangerous Medical Devices Public and …

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Meeting of the Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Advisory Panel June 27-28, 2012 Metal-on-Metal Hip Systems

July 8, 2012

Meeting of the Orthopaedic and  Rehabilitation Devices Advisory Panel June 27-28, 2012 Metal-on-Metal Hip Systems http://www.fda.gov/downloads/AdvisoryCommittees/CommitteesMeetingMaterials/MedicalDevices/MedicalDevicesAdvisoryCommittee/OrthopaedicandRehabilitationDevicesPanel/UCM310217.pdf. This is a PDF …

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FDA, Summary Minutes, Meeting of the Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Devices Advisory Panel, Open Session, Hilton Washington D.C. North, Gaithersburg, MD, at 12 (Sept. 8, 2005)

July 8, 2012

FDA, Summary Minutes, Meeting of the Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Devices Advisory Panel, Open Session, Hilton Washington D.C. North, Gaithersburg, MD, …

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Comment Example: Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee

June 5, 2012

I thought it might be helpful to show what I sent in electronically in advance of the above referenced meeting, …

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FDA Cuts a Deal to Fast Track Drugs and Devices

May 13, 2012

FDA Cuts a Deal to Fast Track Drugs and Devices. By MERRILL GOOZNER, The Fiscal Times May 11, 2012 Over the …

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Health Canada Recommends Patients to Be Careful About Metal-On-Metal Hips | French Tribune

May 12, 2012

Health Canada Recommends Patients to Be Careful About Metal-On-Metal Hips | French Tribune. Submitted by Nimisha Sachdev on Thu, 05/10/2012 …

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June 27-28, 2012: Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee Meeting Announcement

April 27, 2012

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA-2012-N-0293] Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel of the …

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FDA Workers Say Outsiders Influence Medical Device Decisions | Patrick Malone & Associates P.C. | DC Injury Lawyers – JDSupra

March 24, 2012

FDA Workers Say Outsiders Influence Medical Device Decisions | Patrick Malone & Associates P.C. | DC Injury Lawyers – JDSupra. …

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Metal-on-Metal Hips Need Work More Quickly

March 14, 2012

  By John Gever, Senior Editor, MedPage Today Published: March 12, 2012 Revision of total hip replacement surgery within five years …

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Consumer Reports taps ire over bad medical devices

March 14, 2012

(Reuters) – Consumer Reports, the 76-year-old publication best known for its reviews of automobiles and refrigerators, is trying to galvanize …

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BBC News – Surgeons call for end to metal hip replacements

March 7, 2012

BBC News – Surgeons call for end to metal hip replacements. Surgeons call for end to metal hip replacements By …

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Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants > Concerns about Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Systems

March 3, 2012

Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants > Concerns about Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Systems. Concerns about Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Systems All artificial hip replacement …

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The Power of the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing – NOT

January 21, 2012

Howard Sadwin – robbed of life Many of you will have read Howard Sadwin’s story and comments over the last …

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FDA warns J&J’s DePuy unit over joint replacements – AlertNet

January 19, 2012

FDA warns J&J’s DePuy unit over joint replacements – AlertNet. FDA warns J&J’s DePuy unit over joint replacements 18 Jan …

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China Kanghui Holdings Receives FDA Approvals for Hip and Knee Systems – MarketWatch

January 7, 2012

China Kanghui Holdings Receives FDA Approvals for Hip and Knee Systems – MarketWatch. Jan. 6, 2012, 7:31 a.m. EST China …

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Reforming the 510(k) Process: Where We Are, How We Got Here, and What’s to Come | MDDI Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry News Products and Suppliers

January 7, 2012

Reforming the 510(k) Process: Where We Are, How We Got Here, and What’s to Come | MDDI Medical Device and …

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Howards View on the FDA and Medical Device Failures

January 7, 2012

Recent Information from the FDA on Failures This information came from FDA news. The FDA says approximately 44% of device …

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Howard View – on a few things

December 30, 2011

Great to see the activity pick up re: metal on metal hip devices, and yes they can be hazardous to …

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FDA – Priorities, staffing impede inspections of drug, device makers – JSOnline

December 29, 2011

Priorities, staffing impede inspections of drug, device makers – JSOnline. Priorities, staffing impede inspections of drug, device makers Some not …

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FDA seeks to include more women in medical device trials

December 20, 2011

FDA seeks to include more women in medical device trials. FDA seeks to include more women in medical device trials …

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Howard Sdwin: What isn’t being published is the truth regarding the medical device world

December 17, 2011

What isn’t being published is the truth regarding the medical device world. by Howard Sadwin Howard’s Opinion: If we obtained …

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Rottenstein Law Group Commends Subcommittee Recommendation of Greater Investigation of Metal-on-Metal Hips to Curb Under-regulation at USFDA

October 24, 2011

Rottenstein Law Group Commends Subcommittee Recommendation of Greater Investigation of Metal-on-Metal Hips to Curb Under-regulation at USFDA The Rottenstein Law …

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US Drug Watchdog Says It’s Urgent They Identify All Recalled DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recipients

October 7, 2011

US Drug Watchdog Says It’s Urgent They Identify All Recalled DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recipients & Applauds NBC News For …

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Barry Meier – New York Times – Remedy Is Elusive as Metallic Hips Fail at a Fast Rate

October 1, 2011

Remedy Is Elusive as Metallic Hips Fail at a Fast Rate By BARRY MEIER Source New York Times Published: September …

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Howard Sadwin’s Story – a lesson in perserverance…

September 17, 2011

Howard’s Story (as written by Howard): My intentions are to tell my story, and for others to listen to my …

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The rate at which FDA issues 483s and warning letters is going up, up, up.

August 25, 2011

The rate at which FDA issues 483s and warning letters is going up, up, up. Source: FDA email circular advertising …

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Complaints Surge About Crumbling Artificial Hips

August 24, 2011

Complaints Surge About Crumbling Artificial Hips on August 23, 2011 Source: fairwarning.org As researchers scramble to assess the health dangers of …

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Hip Implant Complaints Surge, Even as the Dangers Are Studied

August 23, 2011

Hip Implant Complaints Surge, Even as the Dangers Are Studied By BARRY MEIER and JANET ROBERTS Source: The New York …

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Orthopedic companies settle DOJ probe, face SEC scrutiny; Medtronic loses a patent suit to Johnson & Johnson, releases new spinal device

August 21, 2011

Orthopedic companies settle DOJ probe, face SEC scrutiny; Medtronic loses a patent suit to Johnson & Johnson, releases new spinal …

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FDA Proposes Guidelines That Clarify Benefit-Risk Determinations For Medical Devices

August 20, 2011

FDA Proposes Guidelines That Clarify Benefit-Risk Determinations For Medical Devices August 19, 2011  Source: Medical Design Online For the first …

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IOM chair discusses 510(k) report: origins, findings, response

August 18, 2011

IOM chair discusses 510(k) report: origins, findings, response Written by Brian Dunham   August 15, 2011 Source: Cardiovascular Business David …

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FDA Loosens Premarket Notification Requirements for 30 Medical Device Types

August 15, 2011

FDA Loosens Premarket Notification Requirements for 30 Medical Device Types Written by: mdcieditor Wednesday, August 10th, 2011 | FDA Medical …

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Sadwin gets to the heart of the Issues with FDA 510(k)

August 14, 2011

Sadwin gets to the heart of the Issues with FDA 510(k) I spend a good part of my day keeping …

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FDA Enforcement Reports documented 233 medical device recalls involving nearly 16 million units

August 13, 2011

Recall Index – Second Quarter 2011 – Medical Devices Source:expertrecall.com During the second quarter of 2011, FDA Enforcement Reports documented …

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Medical Devices — Balancing Regulation and Innovation

August 13, 2011

Medical Devices — Balancing Regulation and Innovation NEJM | August 10, 2011 | Topics: Drugs, Devices, and the FDA Gregory D. …

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IOM Gives FDA The wrong prescription on medical devices & 510(k)

August 7, 2011

  Editorial: The wrong prescription on medical devices Article by: EDITORIAL , Star Tribune Updated: August 6, 2011 – 6:19 …

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Hips and Hip Replacements: What you need to know

August 7, 2011

Hips and Hip Replacements: What you need to know by Thomas W. Miller Ph.D. ABPP, Staff Writer Published Online Aug …

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How Safe Are Medical Devices?

August 5, 2011

How Safe Are Medical Devices? Published: August 4, 2011 New York Times A prestigious medical group is concerned that most …

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How ‘Bout Smith & Nephew

August 4, 2011

How ‘Bout Smith & Nephew posted by Karen on 02 Aug 2011 at 6:34 pm All this data refers to …

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Did IOM Put the Final Nail in the Coffin of Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants?

August 4, 2011

Did IOM Put the Final Nail in the Coffin of Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants? Published: August 3, 2011—Shana Leonard Source: MPMN …

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New Chromium and Cobalt Test to Assist the Medical Community

August 4, 2011

August 03, 2011 10:07 AM Eastern Daylight Time NMS Labs Announces Its New Chromium and Cobalt Test to Assist the Medical …

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FDA Seeks Public Views on Proposed 510(k) Plans

August 2, 2011

FDA Seeks Public Views on Proposed 510(k) Plans August 01, 2011 By a GenomeWeb staff reporter NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) …

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South Australia – DePuy Hip implant class action grows

August 1, 2011

Hip implant class action grows David Jean From The Advertiser August 01, 2011 12:00AM An orthopedic surgeon studies a patient’s …

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Australian TGA – Reforms in the medical devices regulatory framework

July 31, 2011

Australian TGA – Reforms in the medical devices regulatory framework Consultation Source: TGA – Click here 2 November 2010 Relevant …

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Report: FDA’s Medical Device Approval Process Is Flawed

July 31, 2011

Report: FDA’s Medical Device Approval Process Is Flawed Source: Click here MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – More than 100 medical devices have been …

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510(k) approval process is too big to fail no matter how flawed it may be

July 31, 2011

7.29.11 | Arundhati Parmar Source: MedCityNews 510(k) approval process is too big to fail no matter how flawed it may …

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Barry Meier – Approval process for devices blasted

July 31, 2011

Approval process for devices blasted Barry Meier The Boston Globe July 30, 2011 The govern­ment’s system for reg­u­lating many med­ical …

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Sadwin Comments on Washington Post Article – Letter to Authors

July 31, 2011

Refer to: Advisory panel calls for revamping FDA approval process for medical devices Good morning: I just read your article …

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FDA Backs Quicker Reviews for Hip Implants in Reply to Panel’s Report

July 31, 2011

FDA Backs Quicker Reviews for Hip Implants in Reply to Panel’s Report By Anna Edney – Jul 30, 2011 2:27 …

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Institute of Medicine – Public Health Effectiveness of the FDA 510(k) Clearance Process

July 31, 2011

Institute of Medicine – Public Health Effectiveness of the FDA 510(k) Clearance Process The report has been released Friday 29 …

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Regulatory Reform Series #5 – FDA Medical Device Regulation: Impact on American Patients, Innovation and Jobs

July 30, 2011

Regulatory Reform Series #5 – FDA Medical Device Regulation: Impact on American Patients, Innovation and Jobs Source: FDA Website Statement …

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Report could sway FDA device review process

July 30, 2011

Report could sway FDA device review process Source: Reuters By Andrew Seaman WASHINGTON | Tue Jul 26, 2011 1:40pm EDT (Reuters) – …

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FDA 510K Process – Another Issue – Risky pelvic mesh highlights worries about FDA process

July 30, 2011

Risky pelvic mesh highlights worries about FDA process Untested medical devices found to erode patients’ insides Source: MSNBC.com By Rita Rubin; …

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510(k) reforms: FDA downplays the impact of the IOM study on the eve of its release

July 30, 2011

510(k) reforms: FDA downplays the impact of the IOM study on the eve of its release July 28, 2011 by MassDevice staff …

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Barry Meier – Study of Medical Device Rules Is Attacked, Unseen

July 29, 2011

Study of Medical Device Rules Is Attacked, Unseen By BARRY MEIER New York Times – Click here Published: July 27, 2011 Allies of …

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Why Are Pharmaceutical Companies Paying The FDA?

July 28, 2011

Why Are Pharmaceutical Companies Paying The FDA? Posted by Amber Racine J uly 27, 2011 10:31 AM Source: Click here The FDA …

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Report: IOM review of the FDA 510(k) process due Friday

July 28, 2011

Report: IOM review of the FDA 510(k) process due Friday July 27, 2011 by Brendon Nafziger, DOTmed News Associate Editor; Source …

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History – Smith & Nephew Receives US FDA Approval For Ceramic-On-Ceramic Hip

July 24, 2011

Smith & Nephew Receives US FDA Approval For Ceramic-On-Ceramic Hip June 25, 2006 By: Victor Rocha Website: http://www.hip-replacement-care.com    Smith & …

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‘Metal on metal’ hip implants leave some recipients in pain, at risk

July 24, 2011

‘Metal on metal’ hip implants leave some recipients in pain, at risk By Anita Creamer; The Sacramento Bee – click …

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FDA medical device review times to be subject of House hearing

July 23, 2011

FDA medical device review times to be subject of House hearing The House Energy & Commerce Committee’s oversight subcommittee is …

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Kohl: FDA’s Post-Market Review of Hip Implants Welcome, But More Scrutiny Needed

July 17, 2011

Kohl: FDA’s Post-Market Review of Hip Implants Welcome, But More Scrutiny Needed [Targeted News Service] WASHINGTON, May 24 — The …

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Sadwin Asks the Hard Questions of the Hip Replacement Companies

July 11, 2011

I had the privilege of getting some great questions from Howard last night and I thought that they, along with …

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FDA Letter to: Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics Gmbh 12/21/10

July 10, 2011

FDA Letter to: Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics Gmbh 12/21/10 Department of Health and Human Services Public Health ServiceFood and Drug …

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Fallout from DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recall Felt Globally

July 10, 2011

Fallout from DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recall Felt Globally Date Published: Monday, January 10th, 2011 The impact of the DePuy …

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DePuy Hip Implant Lawsuit Says Company Ignored Defects

July 10, 2011

DePuy Hip Implant Lawsuit Says Company Ignored Defects Date Published: Friday, January 14th, 2011 Five Chicago residents have filed a …

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What the FDA has to say About Metal on Metal Hips

July 10, 2011

What the FDA has to say About Metal on Metal Hips FDA Website – click here Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Hip …

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FDA Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Website Details Risks

July 10, 2011

FDA Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Website Details Risks Date Published: Friday, February 18th, 2011 The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) …

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Texas DePuy Hip Implant Lawsuit Claims Metal Contamination

July 10, 2011

Texas DePuy Hip Implant Lawsuit Claims Metal Contamination Date Published: Tuesday, March 29th, 2011 Another defective DePuy hip implant lawsuit …

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Senate Hearing on FDA Medical Device Approvals

July 10, 2011

DePuy Hip Implant Recall to be Featured at Senate Hearing on FDA Medical Device Approvals Date Published: Wednesday, April 13th, …

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FDA 510K Process for Medical Devices Let Unsafe Devices Through

July 10, 2011

FDA Again Criticized for Medical Device Oversight Date Published: Wednesday, April 13th, 2011 Thousands of medical devices are approved annually …

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Hip Manufacturers Required by FDA to do Safety Studies

July 10, 2011

Makers of Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Ordered to Conduct Safety Studies Date Published: Wednesday, May 11th, 2011 Federal health regulators have …

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Zimmer Durom Cup – New Lawsuit

July 7, 2011

Zimmer Durom Cup Named in New Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Lawsuit Date Published: Wednesday, July 6th, 2011 A new lawsuit involving …

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Stryker Trident Hip Replacement System Recall

July 7, 2011

What Caused The Stryker Trident Hip Replacement System Recall? Posted on July 4, 2011 by Rottenstein Law Group Stryker Corporation …

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FDA 510K DePuy ASR Modular Acetabular Hip Replacement File

July 7, 2011

From the FDA Database – the DePuy ASR 510K Traditional Application file – confidential parts greyed out Download here – …

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Corin 2010 Results – Lackustre Profit Joint (pardon the pun)…

July 6, 2011

Final results for year ended December 2010 22 March 2011  Source http://www.coringroup.com/news.php?o=98 Corin Group PLC has today published its full year …

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DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Recall Lawsuit

July 6, 2011

DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Recall Lawsuit This is a very informative Video – MUST Watch…     Technorati Tags: FDA, …

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Hospital Pass to New DePuy President…

July 5, 2011

New DePuy President – New DePuy Hip Challenges J. Cooper Carlisle | July 2nd, 2011 | Posted in Depuy Hip …

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Has Stryker Done Their Homework on Corin…???

July 5, 2011

Clinical Fallout – Hip Resurfacing – The Corin Involvement This YouTube video clip from the very respected McMinn Centre in …

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Sadwin Asks … Are We always Informed? NOT…

July 5, 2011

Sadwin – Did Not See The Smith & Nephew Guide pre-op – Neither Did I… Actually My Surgeon told me …

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Good Advice if You Have A DePuy Hip Replacement

July 4, 2011

DePuy Lawsuit Hip Problems You Should Not Ignore At times, we do not know the underlying problems that will affect …

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  • Connie – My DePuy Hip Recall
  • Cyntia Morton – Emotional Fitness
  • Hip Replacement
  • Kathleen Mosko – AMAZING
  • Metal Hip Problems in the UK – S&N Hip Problems
  • Surgical Mesh Problems – Pelvic, Vaginal, etc
  • Total Hip Replacement News – Facebook Group
  • Transvaginal Mesh Information and Legal Help
  • UK – Metal Hip Problems

Books - Medicine & Healthcare

  • Failed Implant Device Alliance
  • My Blog Shop
  • Nutrition.gov: Nutrition Information for You
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

Facebook

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Government Agencies

  • FDA Information on Metal on Metal Hips
  • Healthcare.gov: Insurance-Related Answers
  • Nutrition.gov: Nutrition Information for You

Hip Info Sites

  • DePuy Hip Recall Information
  • DePuy Victims Blog – for anyone
  • Failed Implant Device Alliance
  • Hip Help – Lise's site
  • Hip Replacement
  • Metal Hip Problems in the UK – S&N Hip Problems
  • Smith & Nephew Hip Problems – Levin Law
  • Total Hip Replacement News – Facebook Group
  • UK – Metal Hip Problems

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  • Anapol Schwartz
  • Anderson Law Offices, LLC
  • Balkin & Eisbrouch, LLC
  • Bernstein Liebhard LLP
  • Bradley Law Firm
  • Cobalt Poisoning from Medical Devices Website
  • DePuy Hip Recall Information
  • Failed Implant Device Alliance
  • Hardison & Cochran Attorneys – fiting Depuy ASR Cases
  • Hip Replacement
  • Hissey Kientz, LLP
  • Keller & Keller
  • Kiesel, Boucher & Larson, LLP
  • Lawleaf Lawsuit Funding – DePuy
  • Lawyers in Alabama
  • Lempriere Abbott McLeod SA
  • Malcomson Law (Ireland)
  • Maurice Blackburn
  • Mininno Law Office
  • O'Steen Harrison
  • Rottenstein Law Group
  • Shine Lawyers
  • Smith & Nephew Hip Problems – Levin Law
  • Stryker Rejevenate and ABG II recall– Stryker Hip FAQ
  • Stryker Rejuvenate Defect Attorney
  • Transvaginal Mesh Information and Legal Help
  • Viles & Beckman LLC.
  • Williams Kherkher

Medical Help

  • Doctor Q/A: Ask Medical Questions
  • Medicare Answers

My Links

  • Facebook
  • Linked-In Profile
  • Total Hip Replacement News – Facebook Group

Natural Treatments

  • Natural Treatments and Exercises for Osteoarthritis Pain Relief
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

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