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Medical device firms push to comply with new FDA rules

March 16, 2014

Source & full article: Medical device firms push to comply with new FDA rules. Medical device firms push to comply with …

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US law Firm taking S&N cases

March 9, 2014

I get quite a few enquiries re S&N problems and the reluctance of law firms to take on S&N cases. …

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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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3D-printed hip implant lets teenager walk again

February 11, 2014

Source: 3D-printed hip implant lets teenager walk again. 3D-printed hip implant lets teenager walk again By Nick Lavars  February 9, 2014 The 3D-printed …

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Lise’s story – another DePuy Victim

November 22, 2013

Lise’s Story – all too common I came across this story recently – and a very useful website you might …

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Data show hip replacement revision rate low, though higher with metal-on-metal – Winnipeg Free Press

July 20, 2013

Data show hip replacement revision rate low, though higher with metal-on-metal – Winnipeg Free Press. Data show hip replacement revision …

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ASME DC | Journal of Medical Devices | Battery-Less Wireless Instrumented Knee Implant

April 7, 2013

ASME DC | Journal of Medical Devices | Battery-Less Wireless Instrumented Knee Implant. Battery-Less Wireless Instrumented Knee Implant J. Holmberg, L. …

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Patients victims of untested medical devices – SFGate

February 16, 2013

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

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Metal-on-metal hip implant risks ‘unique’ – Health – CBC News

January 20, 2013

Metal-on-metal hip implant risks ‘unique’ – Health – CBC News. Metal-on-metal hip implant risks ‘unique’ FDA gives recommendations on how …

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Howard Comments: Layoffs: Medical device companies cut 7,000 jobs in 2012 | MassDevice

December 25, 2012

As was anticipated big layoffs from the medical device manufacturers; the BLAME or FINGER being pointed at the device tax to …

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Stryker Rejuvenate Hip Patient shows signs of Metallosis

December 11, 2012

Stryker Rejuvenate Hip Patient shows signs of Metallosis. December 9, 2012, 10:30:00AM. By Jane Mundy Bergen County, NJ: When Paul, who had …

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Metal on Metal Expert Hip Resurfacing – Tom Joyce on device regulation | BMJ

December 9, 2012

Medical devices – Tom Joyce on device regulation | BMJ. Medical devices – Tom Joyce on device regulation The BMJ …

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In Wake of Smith & Nephew Hip Recall, Company Reports Third-Quarter Sales Drop, as Hip Replacement Sales Slide 4%

November 4, 2012

In Wake of Smith & Nephew Hip Recall, Company Reports Third-Quarter Sales Drop, as Hip Replacement Sales Slide 4%. In …

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Faulty medical implants investigation: ‘We can help you label it European so China is not on packaging’ – Telegraph

October 26, 2012

Faulty medical implants investigation: ‘We can help you label it European so China is not on packaging’ – Telegraph. Faulty …

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Shake-up of EU medical device regulations shocks industry

October 3, 2012

Shake-up of EU medical device regulations shocks industry. Source: http://www.buildingbetterhealthcare.co.uk/news/article_page/Shakeup_of_EU_medical_device_regulations_shocks_industry/81250  Shake-up of EU medical device regulations shocks industry Medical Devices | Market Information | Regulatory | …

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Hip Replacements – Coatings extend hip implant life

September 13, 2012

Source: Engineering Capacity – Coatings extend hip implant life. Coatings extend hip implant life 11 Sep 2012 New PVD silver bearing …

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Smith & Nephew: my top Woodford stock after dividend hike – Citywire Money

August 30, 2012

Smith & Nephew: my top Woodford stock after dividend hike – Citywire Money. Smith & Nephew: my top Woodford stock …

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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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DePuy Hip Implant Claim Update: August 13, 2012 – Maryland Injury Lawyer Blog

August 19, 2012

DePuy Hip Implant Claim Update: August 13, 2012 – Maryland Injury Lawyer Blog. DePuy Hip Implant Claim Update: August 13, …

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Prosthetic implant under development

July 28, 2012

Prosthetic implant under development. ScienceDaily (July 26, 2012) — Thousands of veterans and warfighters returning to the U.S. suffer with limb …

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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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DePuy ASR Hip Settlements – Rottenstein Law Group

July 15, 2012

DePuy ASR Hip Settlements. Rottenstein Law Group DePuy ASR Hip Settlements Both law firm web sites and mass media articles …

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Increasing patient safety in healthcare – Public Service

May 24, 2012

Increasing patient safety in healthcare – Public Service. Increasing patient safety in healthcare 23 May 2012 Jon Ahlberg, of the Swedish …

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Howard shares more views

April 25, 2012

Medical News: has 2 articles, reiteration, (daily.headlines@medpagetoday.com). People must learn about this or nothing will happen other than the medical …

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House of Representatives to take away Patients rights to Sue

March 18, 2012

March 16, 2012 Next week, the U.S. House of Representatives will be voting on H.R. No. 5, which has been …

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Mesh Medical Device Newsdesk

January 8, 2012

Mesh Medical Device Newsdesk » latest news, information and perspective from the regulatory, industry and patient point of view, something …

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Vicky – double BHR Success Story

December 29, 2011

Comment from Vicky: I happen to be one of the lucky ones that am SO thankful for my Metal on …

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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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Researchers tout the advantages of ceramic-on-ceramic hip bearings

December 10, 2011

Researchers tout the advantages of ceramic-on-ceramic hip bearings. ORTHOPEDICS TODAY December 2011 Researchers tout the advantages of ceramic-on-ceramic hip bearing …

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Determining Material Characteristics of Hip Implants: 3-D Microscopy Is the Answer

September 17, 2011

Determining Material Characteristics of Hip Implants: 3-D Microscopy Is the Answer Roger Posusta and Matt Novak, PhD ; Created 2011-09-12 …

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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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Analysis of squeaking on ceramic hip endoprosthesis using the complex eigenvalue method

July 31, 2011

Mt View: This takes a little bit of reading to get your head around – but I think the gist …

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Doctors and Staff go Home and Leave Hip Replacement Patient in Wheel Chair Locked in…

July 30, 2011

Published: Friday, Jul. 29, 2011 / Updated: Friday, Jul. 29, 2011 09:15 AM Woman locked in Rock Hill doctor’s office …

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Zimmer Holdings’ CEO Discusses Q2 2011 Results – Earnings Call Transcript

July 29, 2011

Zimmer Holdings’ CEO Discusses Q2 2011 Results – Earnings Call Transcript Zimmer Holdings (ZMH) Q2 2011 Earnings Call July 27, …

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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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Stryker Meets Earnings Estimates but Costs Hurt

July 27, 2011

Stryker Meets Earnings Estimates but Costs Hurt By: Zacks Equity Research July 20, 2011 | SYK | BSX | ZMH | SNN | CNMD | JNJ Orthopedic devices major Stryker Corporation (SYK – Analyst Report) …

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Stryker Profit for the quarter slipped 3.1%

July 27, 2011

Earnings Scorecard: Stryker By: Zacks Equity Research July 26, 2011 Orthopedic devices giant Stryker Corporation (SYK – Analyst Report) reported …

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Is Corin going to be swallowed up?

July 23, 2011

Is Corin going to be swallowed up? Hip-replacement specialist Corin was mentioned as another bid target, possibly for Smith and …

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Roundtable: Evolution, Not Revolution, Drives Biomaterials Development

July 17, 2011

Published: Tue, Nov 30, 2010 – 11:25 am Roundtable: Evolution, Not Revolution, Drives Biomaterials Development MPMN 25th Anniversary Coverage Marcus …

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Wireless data collected directly from patients during normal physical activities could enable the development of better knee implants

July 17, 2011

Published: Sat, Apr 7, 2007 – 01:00 am Materials – Knee Implants Wireless data collected directly from patients during normal …

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Lubrication with Synovial Fluid Components

July 17, 2011

My View: Seems to suggest that the water-loving (hydrophilic) plastics can actually absorb onto the cobalt chrome and improve the …

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Corin and Stryker – Stryke Out…

July 16, 2011

July 13, 2011, 10:00 a.m. EDT Stryker Ends Distribution Agreement With Corin PLC Corin PLC to Resume Direct Distribution of …

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Low Spin – Wright Medical – FAQ on Metal-on-Metal Hips

June 26, 2011

Metal-on-Metal Articulation and Wear My View This Wright Medical Technologies booklet written by Irina Timmerman and Harlan Amstutz, MD, is …

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