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: Hip Revisions
New study finds improvement in outcomes following metal-on-metal hip revision surgery
A new study has found that outcomes following metal-on-metal hip revision surgery performed for abnormal reactions to metal have improved …
New Zealand Medical System
New Zealand Medical System – Private Insurance FAIL Earl Stevens, 08 Feb 2017 As many may know, I moved …
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 …
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 …
Staurt Cain’s third video – hip hell
To all of the ‘hippies’ and their loved ones out there, this is the 3rd video of the series and …
Stuart Cain’s second video – Hip Hell
From Stuart Cain This is the second video in the series that we have done on the faulty technology that is …
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 …
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 …
Mike’s Stryker Update
Mike here, with another update and another journey ahead. I completed therapy and the pain with the revised hip continued, …
Her Third Set of Hips after Stryker Orthopedics Rejuvenate Modular Hip System Recall
#NA0103-001 / gettyimages.com Extract from Original article here: Her Third Set of Hips after Stryker Orthopedics Rejuvenate Modular Hip System Recall. …
Isabella’s Pinnacle Marathon Problems – Anyone else had issues?
I had a full hip replacement with a Pinnacle Marathon May 2010. While putting on my shoes it dislocated, hospital …
Mike’s Smith & Nephew hellhole
I had Bilateral Hip Resurfacing done Feb. 2012 At H.S.S. NYC. Smith and Nephew Birmingham Hip Resurfacing implants. Starting having …
Di’s Anguish – another Smith & Nephew victim
I am 63, yrs of age. In 2003, (at age 52), I underwent hip replacement surgery on my right hip, …
USA Smith & Nephew BHR Lawsuit
USA Smith & Nephew BHR Lawsuit There are a large number of people who have suffered from adverse effects as …
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 …
Australia – New Update from Stuart Cain – Johnson & Johnson DePuy Victim
Hi all, I just wanted to let as many of you as possible know that the ABC’s 4 Corners program …
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 …
Keeping on, keeping on
Sunday here in Australia. It’s been a long weekend here for me as we had our local Callide Valley Show …
$2.5 Billion DePuy ASR Settlement Finalised
$2.5 Billion DePuy ASR Settlement Finalized; Announced by Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger | Intercooler. The funding of the settlement …
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 …
Smith & Nephew Victim speaks out about Pain & Suffering S&N ignores…
Dear Howard, Earl, and Fellow BHR Sufferers, I got chills reading Howard’s remarks because I have been thinking the very …
Christine’s Story – Smith and Nephew continue to deny the pain and suffering they cause
I had a Birmingham Hip Resurfacing in 2004, I was 45 years old, weighed 51kg. Except for osteoarthritis I was …
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 …
Cobaltemia and Cobaltism are common in Alaskans with failed Metal-metal Hips
Cobaltemia and Cobaltism are common in Alaskans with failed Metal-metal Hips by Dr Stephen Tower Introduction Systemic cobalt poisoning from …
As Seen on TV, a Medical Mystery Involving Hip Implants Is Solved – NYTimes.com
Source: As Seen on TV, a Medical Mystery Involving Hip Implants Is Solved – NYTimes.com. As Seen on TV, a Medical …
Hip implant payout tops $50 million
Source: Hip implant payout tops $50 million | The Journal Gazette. Hip implant payout tops $50 million – 800 part of Biomet …
DePuy ASR Lawsuit News: Federal Judge Issues Order Pertaining to DePuy ASR Settlement, Bernstein Liebhard LLP Reports – Press Release – Digital Journal
Source: DePuy ASR Lawsuit News: Federal Judge Issues Order Pertaining to DePuy ASR Settlement, Bernstein Liebhard LLP Reports – Press Release …
Biomet reaches $56 million settlement over faulty hip replacements | Reuters
Source: Biomet reaches $56 million settlement over faulty hip replacements | Reuters. Biomet reaches $56 million settlement over faulty hip replacements …
Nearly 5,600 DePuy Pinnacle Hip Lawsuits Now Pending Litigation
Source: DePuy Pinnacle Lawsuit News: Nearly 5,600 DePuy Pinnacle Hip Lawsuits Now Pending in Federal Multidistrict Litigation, Bernstein Liebhard LLP Reports …
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 …
Stu’s New Years Message
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MY FELLOW HIPSTERS! I couldn’t let this time of year pass without sending out …
Happy New Year from Australia
2014 will be a better year! It’s hard to believe that another year has come and gone – now 6 …
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 …
The Myth of the Medical-Device Tax
The Myth of the Medical-Device Tax WASHINGTON — IN the last few days of negotiations in Congress, repeal of the …
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
Consumer Reports Urges a Lemon Law For Joint Replacements by Christy Rakoczy, a J.D. Manufacturers of hip and knee replacement …
FiDA Failed Implant Device Alliance: Exposed! : Secret Medical Device Payments to Doctors
FiDA Failed Implant Device Alliance: Exposed! : Secret Medical Device Payments to Doctors. Exposed! : Secret Medical Device Payments to …
Scott’s Biomet agony – and now relief with it gone…
Good Morning Earl, I have been battling my Biomet Magnum M2A hip since it was implanted some eight years ago.. …
CIHI Study Reveals Problems with Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants
CIHI Study Reveals Problems with Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants On July 18, 2013, the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) released …
America – the land of the brave and “ripped off”…
PAYING TILL IT HURTS A Trip Abroad; Part 3: Joint Replacement; For Medical Tourists, Simple Math By ELISABETH ROSENTHAL | Published: August 3, 2013 New …
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 …
GOOD NEWS —- Smith & Nephew Hip Lawsuit News: Illinois Federal Judge Rejects Preemption in Smith & Nephew Hip Replacement Case, Bernstein Liebhard LLP Reports – Watch List News
Smith & Nephew Hip Lawsuit News: Illinois Federal Judge Rejects Preemption in Smith & Nephew Hip Replacement Case, Bernstein Liebhard …
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 …
Smith and Nephew Hip Replacement Newsletter
Smith and Nephew Hip Replacement Newsletter. Smith and Nephew Motion to Consolidate Levin Papantonio has filed a motion to consolidate …
Smith and Nephew Hip Replacement LawyersSmith and Nephew Hip Replacement Lawyers
Smith and Nephew Hip Replacement LawyersSmith and Nephew Hip Replacement Lawyers. Smith and Nephew metal-on-metal hip implants are currently affecting …
Smith and Nephew: Motion to Consolidate | Smith and Nephew Hip Replacement LawyersSmith and Nephew Hip Replacement Lawyers
Smith and Nephew: Motion to Consolidate | Smith and Nephew Hip Replacement LawyersSmith and Nephew Hip Replacement Lawyers. Apr-9-2013 IN …
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’!
Just Another One of ‘Those Days’! My apologies for not getting back to anyone I owe a reply to, please …
For J&J, a hip lawsuit trial victory – FierceMedicalDevices
For J&J, a hip lawsuit trial victory – FierceMedicalDevices. After losing two jury trials, Johnson & Johnson/DePuy can now celebrate the …
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 …
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
The Challenge of Corrosion in Orthopaedic Implants. The Challenge of Corrosion in Orthopaedic Implants Kenneth L. Urish, MD, PhD; Paul …
Doc who designed DePuy’s metal hip tells jury he wouldn’t implant the device today | MassDevice
Doc who designed DePuy’s metal hip tells jury he wouldn’t implant the device today | MassDevice. Doc who designed DePuy’s …
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
DePuy ASR Recall Lawsuit Update: Rottenstein Law Group Responds to ASR Hip Implant Designer Who Testified He Would No Longer …
Stryker ABG II Hip Lawsuit – Device Recall and Rejuvenate Claims
Stryker ABG II Hip Lawsuit – Device Recall and Rejuvenate Claims. First Federal Stryker ABG II Hip Lawsuit Filed in …
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
Surgeon Says Recalled Stryker Metal Hip Implant May Fail Half the Time. Surgeon Says Recalled Stryker Metal Hip Implant May …
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
Safety Communications FDA Safety Communication: Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants. FDA Safety Communication: Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Date Issued: Jan. 17, 2013 Audience: Orthopaedic …
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
Smith & Nephew Hip Implant Patient Diagnosed with Metallosis. Smith & Nephew Hip Implant Patient Diagnosed with Metallosis March 3, …
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
http://news.consumerreports.org/health/2013/01/fda-cracks-down-on-all-metal-hip-replacements.html FDA cracks down on all-metal hip replacements Manufacturers who want to keep selling all-metal hips will have to prove …
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 …
New Design Could Reduce Complications in Hip Replacement : Saint Louis University Newslink : SLU
New Design Could Reduce Complications in Hip Replacement : Saint Louis University Newslink : SLU. February Riya V. Anandwala 314.977.8018 …
Stryker Encourages Monitoring of Australian Rejuvenate and ABG II Hip Recipients – February 25, 2013
Stryker Encourages Monitoring of Australian Rejuvenate and ABG II Hip Recipients – February 25, 2013. The July 2012 recall of …
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
Smith & Nephew Failure Warning for Birmingham Hip Implant. Smith & Nephew Failure Warning for Birmingham Hip Implant September 27, …
Recalls-R-US… Johnson & Johnson Confirms Inquiry Into Hip Devices – NYTimes.com
Johnson & Johnson Confirms Inquiry Into Hip Devices – NYTimes.com. Johnson & Johnson Confirms Inquiry Into Hip Devices By THE …
Researchers Say DePuy Hip Ancestry Shows 510(k) Flaws | MDDI Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry News Products and Suppliers
Researchers Say DePuy Hip Ancestry Shows 510(k) Flaws | MDDI Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry News Products and Suppliers. Published: …
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 …
RLG Responds to Report of Higher Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Failure Rates in Women
RLG Responds to Report of Higher Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Failure Rates in Women. RLG Responds to Report of Higher Metal-on-Metal …
DePuy ASR Hip Recipient Feared for His Life before Revision Surgery
DePuy ASR Hip Recipient Feared for His Life before Revision Surgery. DePuy ASR Hip Recipient Feared for His Life before …
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 …
Study Suggests Women Have Higher Risk of Hip Implant Failure | Center For Research
Study Suggests Women Have Higher Risk of Hip Implant Failure | Center For Research. Study Suggests Women Have Higher Risk …
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
Business: Washington Post Business Page, Business News. J&J’s President Visited Hip Surgeon Before Recall, Jury Told Maurice Possley, David Voreacos …
Patients victims of untested medical devices – SFGate
Patients victims of untested medical devices – SFGate. Patients victims of untested medical devices Victoria Colliver Updated 9:21 pm, Tuesday, February …
J&J Feared Metal Backlash Would Hurt Hip Sales, Jury Told – Bloomberg
J&J Feared Metal Backlash Would Hurt Hip Sales, Jury Told – Bloomberg. J&J Feared Metal Backlash Would Hurt Hip Sales, …
“What a Mistake,” says DePuy Hip Recipient
“What a Mistake,” says DePuy Hip Recipient. “What a Mistake,” says DePuy Hip Recipient February 14, 2013, 01:30:00PM. By Jane …
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
Johnson & Johnson Recalls Thousands of Hip Implants – ABC News. BERLIN February 14, 2013 (AP) A German newspaper reports …
What DePuy Orthopaedics Knew About Its All-Metal Hips – NYTimes.com
What DePuy Orthopaedics Knew About Its All-Metal Hips – NYTimes.com. EDITORIAL What a Company Knew About Its Metal Hips Published: …
Tim’s Horror Story – DePuy has more Problems with Ceramic on Metal Pinnacle Hip – and another Surgeon shows no concern …
My name is Tim Petri. I am 46 years old and reside in The Daytona Beach Florida area. I am …
DePuy ASR Lawsuit Update: Toxicologist Testifies That Plaintiff Kransky Has High Levels of Metal in His Blood – Yahoo! Finance
DePuy ASR Lawsuit Update: Toxicologist Testifies That Plaintiff Kransky Has High Levels of Metal in His Blood – Yahoo! Finance. …
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
J&J metal hip failed because of toxic debris -expert at trial | Reuters. J&J metal hip failed because of toxic …
DePuy Pinnacle Hip Lawsuits: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Notes New Order in Federal DePuy Pinnacle Litigation
DePuy Pinnacle Hip Lawsuits: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Notes New Order in Federal DePuy Pinnacle Litigation. DePuy Pinnacle Hip Lawsuits: Bernstein …
FOI release – Metal on Metal (MoM) Hip Replacements | Transparency
FOI release – Metal on Metal (MoM) Hip Replacements | Transparency. FOI release – Metal on Metal (MoM) Hip Replacements …
Severe Metallosis Leading to Femoral Head Perforation | Orthopedics
Severe Metallosis Leading to Femoral Head Perforation | Orthopedics. CASE REPORT Severe Metallosis Leading to Femoral Head Perforation Om Prakash …
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 …
Howard Sadwin’s Story – Video – Smith & Nephew BHR Hell
Here is Howard’s story – told by him
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
Trial underway in hip implant lawsuit – latimes.com. Trial underway in hip implant lawsuit Bloomberg News January 25, 2013, 3:57 p.m. …
Ed’s Smith & Nephew BHR hell gets worse before better…
by Ed Larsen When I first became aware of “Earls View” and contributed to the Blog regarding my personal experience …
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
Maker Aware of 40% Failure in Hip Implant – NYTimes.com. Maker Aware of 40% Failure in Hip Implant By BARRY …
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 …
Laurel’s Story – Smith & Nephew BHR Hip Resurfacing Ruins Another Life
In August of 2008 at the age of 49 I had a Birmingham Resurfacing of my right hip. This hip had …
Meet Britain’s real-life Mr Bump: The man who’s had 34 operations, broken 15 bones and survived a heart attack and kidney failure | Mail Online
Meet Britain’s real-life Mr Bump: The man who’s had 34 operations, broken 15 bones and survived a heart attack and …
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 …
San Diego Chargers team doctor sues Smith & Nephew over botched hip implant | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News
San Diego Chargers team doctor sues Smith & Nephew over botched hip implant | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News. …
FDA cracks down on all-metal hip replacements
FDA cracks down on all-metal hip replacements.’ Source: http://news.consumerreports.org/health/2013/01/fda-cracks-down-on-all-metal-hip-replacements.html FDA cracks down on all-metal hip replacements Jan 18, 2013 11:48 AM …
F.D.A. Seeks to Tighten Regulation of All-Metal Hip Implants
F.D.A. Seeks to Tighten Regulation of All-Metal Hip Implants By BARRY MEIER Published: January 16, 2013 Source: New York Times …
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’!
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HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE! This has been a traumatic year or most of us and I think we are …
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Study reveals risk factors for hip replacement revision surgery | Arthritis Research UK
Study reveals risk factors for hip replacement revision surgery | Arthritis Research UK. Study reveals risk factors for hip replacement …
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…
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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
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Stuart Cain – Sage Advice – Things that every patient should consider before they look at compensation for a dodgy hip!
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IMPORTANT – Surgeon talks about the silent MoM dangers
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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 …
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SA lawsuit against UK hip implants – Crime & Courts | IOL News | IOL.co.za
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David’s BHR Horror Story – Smith & Nephew Floodgate will open soon…
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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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Australia – Withdrawn – Apex K2 Femoral Stem (used in hip replacements)
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Australia – Zimmer Durom Acetabular Component (used in hip replacements) Withdrawn from Market
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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…
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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
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Caught in a sting | The Budapest Times
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Howard Says – And We Agree – Come Clean Smith & Nephew
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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
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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 …
Age and gender affect risk of hip replacement revision surgery | Arthritis Research UK
Age and gender affect risk of hip replacement revision surgery | Arthritis Research UK. Age and gender affect risk of …
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 …
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Hazard alert – Durom Acetabular Cup – New Zealand Doctor. Un-edited statements from the health sector and beyond Hazard alert …
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 treated ‘like guinea pigs’ – Telegraph
Faulty medical implants investigation: Patients treated ‘like guinea pigs’ – Telegraph. Faulty medical implants investigation: Patients treated ‘like guinea pigs’ …
Faulty medical implants investigation: ‘A system in disarray that favours manufacturers at the expense of safety’ – Telegraph
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UK – Hunt vows to tackle hip implant scam
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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 …
Video: Faulty hip implants have ruined lives says Orthopaedic Professor – Telegraph
Video: Faulty hip implants have ruined lives says Orthopaedic Professor – Telegraph. Faulty hip implants have ruined lives says Orthopaedic …
Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants: Should You Be Worried?
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Hip Resurfacing | Hip Replacement Alternatives | Arthritis Today
Hip Resurfacing | Hip Replacement Alternatives | Arthritis Today. Researchers Warn Against Hip Resurfacing A major study finds high failure …
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 …
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