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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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Dr Steve Tower update for Producers of the Netflix documentary – The Bleeding Edge

July 30, 2018

Dr. Towers update attached – you will need a PDF reader to view this file – click on the link …

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Metal Hip Implants and the Failure of the FDA to Regulate Medical Devices | St. Petersburg Legal Examiner | St. Petersburg Florida Personal Injury Lawyer

January 27, 2018

Posted by Joseph H. Saunders January 25, 2018 1:48 PM Roughly 1 in 10 Americans, 32 million, have a medical …

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Study: Revision Surgery Rate for Metal-on-Metal Hips on Rise

January 26, 2018

NewsStudy: Revision Surgery Rate for Metal-on-Metal Hips on Rise January 24, 2018 A new study finds the rates of revision …

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Hip replacement “ticking time-bomb” for “thousands” of Washington patients | KIRO-TV

December 1, 2017

If the Biomet Magnum Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement System was good enough for Olympic champion gymnast Mary Lou Retton, it should …

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Johnson & Johnson may have to pay Indian patients for faulty implants – Livemint

November 2, 2017

Johnson & Johnson may have to pay Indian patients for faulty implants Govt panel likely to suggest compensation for those …

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The effects on bone cells of metal ions released from orthopaedic implants. A review

October 31, 2017

The effects on bone cells of metal ions released from orthopaedic implants. A review Valerio Sansone, Davide Pagani, and Marco …

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DePuy hip replacement safety tests were seriously flawed, High Court hears

October 27, 2017

Experiments to establish the safety of hip implants believed to have injured hundreds of patients were themselves seriously flawed, the …

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Metal-on-metal hip implant patients sue manufacturer in ‘biggest ever’ class action

October 16, 2017

Henry Bodkin 14 OCTOBER 2017 • 1:54PM Hundreds of patients claiming compensation for “failed” metal-on-metal hip implants will take a …

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Blood metal ion levels can identify hip replacement patients at low risk of ARMD: Blood metal ion levels can effectively identify patients at low risk of adverse reactions after metal on metal hip replacement — ScienceDaily

September 25, 2017

Blood metal ion levels can identify hip replacement patients at low risk of ARMDBlood metal ion levels can effectively identify …

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Hip Replacement and Cobalt Poisoning misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s

August 3, 2017

Robert’s hip replacement has served him well for many years, even though the metal-on-metal device was recalled by DePuy. Just …

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Investigation launched into ‘toxic’ hip replacements | Starts at 60

July 11, 2017

The metal hip implants are under the spotlight. There are concerns thousands of people could be at risk of heart …

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Toxic metal hip replacements could cause Alzheimer’s | Daily Mail Online

July 11, 2017

Dr Neil McGuire, clinical director of medical devices at the MHRA, said he wanted to establish whether cobalt leached from …

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Fresh concerns for ‘metal-on-metal’ hip implant patients – Irish Times

July 11, 2017

HSE safety alert sent to all State hospitals says patients need to undergo regular testing… The British Medicines and Healthcare …

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New study finds improvement in outcomes following metal-on-metal hip revision surgery

July 7, 2017

A new study has found that outcomes following metal-on-metal hip revision surgery performed for abnormal reactions to metal have improved …

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Near doubling in failure rates for metal-on-metal hips behind alert

July 2, 2017

Checks on all patients with metal-on-metal hips were prompted by a near-doubling in failure rates for the most common of …

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More than 50,000 Britons with ‘metal on metal’ hips told to have X-rays and blood tests over toxic fears 

June 30, 2017

More than 50,000 patients with “metal on metal” hips are being told to undergo X-rays and blood tests after watchdogs …

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Tens of thousands of people at risk from ‘TOXIC hip replacements’ – so are YOU one of them?

June 30, 2017

TENS of thousands of Brits with defective hip replacements need medical checks over fears they may be toxic. A health …

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Charges against artificial hip maker not pre-empted by federal law | Business Insurance

June 27, 2017

A federal appeals court has reinstated negligence and product liability claims against Smith & Nephew by a patient whose hip …

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Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Lawsuits | Dallas-Fort Worth Legal Examiner | Dallas-Fort Worth Texas Personal Injury Lawyer

May 7, 2017

Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Lawsuits Posted by Shezad Malik MD JD May 5, 2017 10:40 Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Lawsuits. Rosetta Ventimiglia …

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Smith and Nephew Hip Failures | Dallas-Fort Worth Legal Examiner | Dallas-Fort Worth Texas Personal Injury Lawyer

February 25, 2017

Smith and Nephew Hip Failures Posted by Shezad Malik MD JD February 24, 2017 11:47 AM I am providing this …

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New Zealand Medical System

February 8, 2017

New Zealand Medical System – Private Insurance FAIL Earl Stevens, 08 Feb 2017   As many may know, I moved …

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DISGUSTING FILE: Johnson & Johnson seeks new trials after $1B Pinnacle hip implant loss – MassDevice

February 4, 2017

Johnson & Johnson seeks new trials after $1B Pinnacle hip implant loss FEBRUARY 3, 2017 BY BRAD PERRIELLO Johnson & …

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Smith and Nephew recalls Modular SMF and Redapt hip implants | Dallas-Fort Worth Legal Examiner | Dallas-Fort Worth Texas Personal Injury Lawyer

February 4, 2017

Smith and Nephew recalls Modular SMF and Redapt hip implants Posted by Shezad Malik MD JD February 2, 2017 11:26 …

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Patient and Radiographic Factors Help to Predict Metal-on-Metal Hip Resurfacings with Evidence of a Pseudotumor | The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery

February 2, 2017

Patient and Radiographic Factors Help to Predict Metal-on-Metal Hip Resurfacings with Evidence of a Pseudotumor   Gulraj S. Matharu, BSc(Hons), …

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GOOD NEWS FILE: HarrisMartin – Article – Smith & Nephew Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Cases May be Headed for MDL

February 2, 2017

Smith & Nephew Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Cases May be Headed for MDL February 1, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Plaintiffs have …

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Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hips under fire | Dallas-Fort Worth Legal Examiner | Dallas-Fort Worth Texas Personal Injury Lawyer

February 2, 2017

Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hips under fire Posted by Shezad Malik MD JD January 31, 2017 11:02 AM The Smith …

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Johnson & Johnson Faces Another Hip Replacement Lawsuit

January 22, 2017

Johnson & Johnson Faces Another Hip Replacement Lawsuit January 20, 2017, 10:00:00AM. By Heidi TurnerNew Brunswick, NJ Days after a …

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Stryker Recalls Hip Implants for Taper Lock Failure Risk – Daily Hornet | Breaking News That Stings!

January 21, 2017

Stryker Recalls Hip Implants for Taper Lock Failure Risk Stryker recalled over 42,500 hip implants because a metal part that …

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Lessons Emerging from Pinnacle Hip Bellwether Trials | Cozen O’Connor – JDSupra

January 7, 2017

Lessons Emerging from Pinnacle Hip Bellwether Trials1/6/2017byJames Heller  | Cozen O’ConnorinShareSend Embed ContactIn a staggering verdict, a Texas jury recently awarded over …

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Judge halves $1 billion award in J&J hip implants case | Reuters

January 4, 2017

Judge halves $1 billion award in J&J hip implants caseThe logo of healthcare company Johnson & Johnson is seen in …

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Johnson & Johnson hit with another hip lawsuit following $1B payout | NJ.com

December 29, 2016

By Craig McCarthy | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Email the author | Follow on Twitter on December 28, 2016 …

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MoM Hips, Dr Stephen Tower Presentation – Essential Viewing

November 18, 2014

Dr Stephen Tower discusses Metal on Metal Hip Issues

Mike’s Stryker Update

October 10, 2014

Mike here, with another update and another journey ahead. I completed therapy and the pain with the revised hip continued, …

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Welsh hip replacement patients given High Court right to sue manufacturer – Wales Online

October 10, 2014

Welsh hip replacement patients given High Court right to sue manufacturer Sep 08, 2014 20:34 By Nathan Bevan A Group …

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Marion’s MoM Problems

October 9, 2014

I had a mag. biomed hip replacement in 2005 while I was still teaching. I went back to work and …

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Smith & Nephew Metal on Metal Action – Australia

August 28, 2014

Australian S&N MoM Victims Recently Dianne contacted me. She has multiple health issues arising from the MoM S&N hip she …

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Global Corporate Crime – DePuy in India

May 26, 2014

India issues recall, commences criminal investigation into defective ASR hip implant Four Corners By Peter Cronau: exclusive Updated 5 hours …

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Australia Update – ABC 4corners – The Walking Wounded

May 26, 2014

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 …

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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.

May 9, 2014

Leading UK Lawyers specialising in defective product claims are instructed to investigate and bring four additional brands of metal on …

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Smith & Nephew Victim speaks out about Pain & Suffering S&N ignores…

May 1, 2014

Dear Howard, Earl, and Fellow BHR Sufferers, I got chills reading Howard’s remarks because I have been thinking the very …

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Arthroprosthetic Cobaltism — OrthopaedicPrinciples.com

March 16, 2014

Source & full article here: Arthroprosthetic Cobaltism — OrthopaedicPrinciples.com. Cobalt poisoning by hip replacement: Arthroprosthetic-Cobaltism Stephen Tower, MD, University of Alaska, …

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Cobaltemia and Cobaltism are common in Alaskans with failed Metal-metal Hips

February 8, 2014

Cobaltemia and Cobaltism are common in Alaskans with failed Metal-metal Hips by Dr Stephen Tower Introduction Systemic cobalt poisoning from …

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Elevated Cobalt Levels – Indicator for Revision

January 19, 2014

The clinical implications of elevated blood metal ion concentrations in asymptomatic patients with MoM hip resurfacings: a cohort study David J Langton, Raghavendra …

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Hell just froze over…

January 13, 2014

Better late than never! Organized American orthopedics has just recognized that a blood cobalt level of 10 mcg/Liter  (same as …

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Johnson & Johnson Said to Agree to $4 Billion Settlement Over Hip Implants

November 14, 2013

Johnson & Johnson Said to Agree to $4 Billion Settlement Over Hip Implants Andrew Testa for The New York Times …

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Stuart Cain speaks out re DePuy Hell – Meet The Press, Episode 22, Sunday July 21 | News.com.au

July 26, 2013

Meet The Press, Episode 22, Sunday July 21 | News.com.au. Stuart Cain talks about his horrific time post DePuy ASR …

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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

July 25, 2013

Smith & Nephew Hip Lawsuit News: Illinois Federal Judge Rejects Preemption in Smith & Nephew Hip Replacement Case, Bernstein Liebhard …

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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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Hillary’s Story – Resurfacing Nightmare

May 26, 2013

The following is a statement from Hilary Dingwall-Fordyce regarding the hip resurfacing she underwent in May 2007 In May of …

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Paige’s Hunger Strike – cancelled on legal advice

April 17, 2013

Hi everyone I took down Paige’s page earlier today at the request of her son as he advised that Paige …

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The Challenge of Corrosion in Orthopaedic Implants

April 7, 2013

The Challenge of Corrosion in Orthopaedic Implants. The Challenge of Corrosion in Orthopaedic Implants Kenneth L. Urish, MD, PhD; Paul …

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J&J pressured to settle Australian hip lawsuits – FierceMedicalDevices

March 27, 2013

J&J pressured to settle Australian hip lawsuits – FierceMedicalDevices. J&J pressured to settle Australian hip lawsuits March 26, 2013 | …

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Conflict of Interest of “industry experts” – Open letter from Dr Steve to Dr Frick…

March 24, 2013

Friday, March 8, 2013 Steven L. Frick, MD Central Program Commitee Chair, 2013 Annual meeting AAOS Dear Dr. Frick, Please …

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Stuart Cain Reports – A Warning for all MOM Patients – It is NEVER over, and your health is never, ever going to be the same!

March 18, 2013

A Warning for all MOM Patients – It is NEVER over, and your health is never, ever going to be …

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VICTORY FOR MoM Sufferer – Johnson & – Johnson Ordered to Pay $8.3 Million in Hip Implant Case – NYTimes.com

March 9, 2013

Johnson & – Johnson Ordered to Pay $8.3 Million in Hip Implant Case – NYTimes.com. VICTORY & JUSTICE: J.&J. Loses …

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Metal on Metal Hips – New Video • Lampkin & Co Solicitors

March 6, 2013

Metal on Metal Hips – New Video • Lampkin & Co Solicitors. Metal on Metal Hips – New Video Posted …

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Safety Communications FDA Safety Communication: Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants

March 5, 2013

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 …

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DePuy ASR Trial – Closing Arguments – Trial plaintiff says J&J hips defective, company says not liable

March 5, 2013

Trial plaintiff says J&J hips defective, company says not liable. Trial plaintiff says J&J hips defective, company says not liable …

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Smith & Nephew Hip Implant Patient Diagnosed with Metallosis

March 5, 2013

Smith & Nephew Hip Implant Patient Diagnosed with Metallosis. Smith & Nephew Hip Implant Patient Diagnosed with Metallosis March 3, …

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Oh Really … Why am I not believing you?…. Hip Replacement Device – NYTimes.com

March 5, 2013

Hip Replacement Device – NYTimes.com. Oh Really Mr DePuy – are we as stupid as you look?  Published: March 4, …

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Biomet M2a Metal Hip destroys 46 year olds life…

March 5, 2013

by Viki I am so very happy to have discovered your website!  My husband had a total hip replacement in Aug …

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J&J Profit Pursuit Led to Defective Hip, Lawyer Argues – Bloomberg

March 2, 2013

J&J Profit Pursuit Led to Defective Hip, Lawyer Argues – Bloomberg. J&J Profit Pursuit Led to Defective Hip, Lawyer Argues …

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J&J gambled on hip implant safety, lawyer alleges – latimes.com

March 2, 2013

J&J gambled on hip implant safety, lawyer alleges – latimes.com. J&J gambled on hip implant safety, lawyer alleges Johnson & …

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Inportant information about legal action on metal hip – originally posted – implantsinfo@metalhipproblems.co.uk

February 28, 2013

Source – click this link: Important information about legal action on metal hip implantsinfo@metalhipproblems.co.uk. Important information regarding legal action Published February 27, …

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Metal Debris in Patients’ Bloodstream is “Harmless,” J&J Toxicologists Say

February 28, 2013

The metal debris Johnson & Johnson (J&J)’s DePuy ASR hip implant shed into a man’s bloodstream and tissue is harmless, …

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Metal hip patients ‘need annual checks’ – Health News – Filey and Hunmanby Mercury

February 25, 2013

Metal hip patients ‘need annual checks’ – Health News – Filey and Hunmanby Mercury. Metal hip patients ‘need annual checks’ …

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Smith & Nephew Failure Warning for Birmingham Hip Implant

February 25, 2013

Smith & Nephew Failure Warning for Birmingham Hip Implant. Smith & Nephew Failure Warning for Birmingham Hip Implant September 27, …

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Recalls-R-US… Johnson & Johnson Confirms Inquiry Into Hip Devices – NYTimes.com

February 23, 2013

Johnson & Johnson Confirms Inquiry Into Hip Devices – NYTimes.com. Johnson & Johnson Confirms Inquiry Into Hip Devices By THE …

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Bullshit-R-Us …. J&J’s Toxicologist Says Metal From Recalled Hip Harmless – Bloomberg

February 23, 2013

J&J’s Toxicologist Says Metal From Recalled Hip Harmless – Bloomberg. J&J’s Toxicologist Says Metal From Recalled Hip Harmless By Maurice …

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Yeah, right…. J&J’s Floyd Says Hip Sales Halted for Business Reasons – Bloomberg

February 23, 2013

J&J’s Floyd Says Hip Sales Halted for Business Reasons – Bloomberg. J&J’s Floyd Says Hip Sales Halted for Business Reasons …

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DePuy Trial Continues Despite Talks of Settlement – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts

February 21, 2013

DePuy Trial Continues Despite Talks of Settlement – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts. DePuy Trial Continues …

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Some Surgeons Do Speak & Shout – but Those that Should Listen Don’t Hear…

February 19, 2013

By Stephen Tower Orthopedic Surgeon Affiliated Professor UAA WWAMI School of Medicine Earl, Barry Meier’s recent article in the NYT …

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The Hip Replacement Case Shows Why Doctors Often Remain Silent – NYTimes.com

February 17, 2013

The Hip Replacement Case Shows Why Doctors Often Remain Silent – NYTimes.com. Doctors Who Don’t Speak Out By BARRY MEIER Published: …

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Business: Washington Post Business Page, Business News

February 16, 2013

Business: Washington Post Business Page, Business News. J&J’s President Visited Hip Surgeon Before Recall, Jury Told Maurice Possley, David Voreacos …

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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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J&J Feared Metal Backlash Would Hurt Hip Sales, Jury Told – Bloomberg

February 16, 2013

J&J Feared Metal Backlash Would Hurt Hip Sales, Jury Told – Bloomberg. J&J Feared Metal Backlash Would Hurt Hip Sales, …

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“What a Mistake,” says DePuy Hip Recipient

February 16, 2013

“What a Mistake,” says DePuy Hip Recipient. “What a Mistake,” says DePuy Hip Recipient February 14, 2013, 01:30:00PM. By Jane …

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J&J again recalls thousands of faulty hip implants – US News and World Report

February 16, 2013

J&J again recalls thousands of faulty hip implants – US News and World Report. J&J again recalls thousands of faulty …

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What DePuy Orthopaedics Knew About Its All-Metal Hips – NYTimes.com

February 12, 2013

What DePuy Orthopaedics Knew About Its All-Metal Hips – NYTimes.com. EDITORIAL What a Company Knew About Its Metal Hips Published: …

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DePuy ASR Lawsuit Update: Toxicologist Testifies That Plaintiff Kransky Has High Levels of Metal in His Blood – Yahoo! Finance

February 10, 2013

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

February 10, 2013

DePuy ASR Trial Update: J&J Engineer-Suggested Redesign Meant to Minimize Metallic Debris Never Implemented, Parker Waichman LLP Reports – SFGate. …

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J&J metal hip failed because of toxic debris -expert at trial | Reuters

February 10, 2013

J&J metal hip failed because of toxic debris -expert at trial | Reuters. J&J metal hip failed because of toxic …

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DePuy Pinnacle Hip Lawsuits: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Notes New Order in Federal DePuy Pinnacle Litigation

February 10, 2013

DePuy Pinnacle Hip Lawsuits: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Notes New Order in Federal DePuy Pinnacle Litigation. DePuy Pinnacle Hip Lawsuits: Bernstein …

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Kransky vs DePuy ASR Trial Update – Day 2-4

February 9, 2013

Kransky vs DePuy ASR Trial Update – Day 2-4 guy in charge of testing safety of DePuy ASR was a …

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Howard Sadwin’s Story – Video – Smith & Nephew BHR Hell

February 5, 2013

Here is Howard’s story – told by him

J&J metal hip failed because of toxic debris – expert at trial | Reuters

February 3, 2013

J&J metal hip failed because of toxic debris – expert at trial | Reuters. J&J metal hip failed because of …

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J&J Failed to Weigh Hip Metal Debris Risk, Witness Says – Bloomberg

February 3, 2013

J&J Failed to Weigh Hip Metal Debris Risk, Witness Says – Bloomberg. J&J Failed to Weigh Hip Metal Debris Risk, …

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During Trial, New Details Emerge on DuPuy Hip – NYTimes.com

February 2, 2013

During Trial, New Details Emerge on DuPuy Hip – NYTimes.com. During Trial, New Details Emerge About Hip Maker By BARRY …

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Dangers of toxic hip implants used in Britain kept secret for years – Telegraph

February 2, 2013

Dangers of toxic hip implants used in Britain kept secret for years – Telegraph. Dangers of toxic hip implants used …

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MPs call for criminal inquiry into toxic hip implants – Telegraph

February 2, 2013

MPs call for criminal inquiry into toxic hip implants – Telegraph. MPs call for criminal inquiry into toxic hip implants …

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J&J Had ‘Inappropriate’ Risk Controls for Hip, Jury Told – Bloomberg

February 2, 2013

J&J Had ‘Inappropriate’ Risk Controls for Hip, Jury Told – Bloomberg. J&J Had ‘Inappropriate’ Risk Controls for Hip, Jury Told …

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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

January 31, 2013

At trial of Johnson & Johnson recalled hip implants, doctor testifies device wasn’t defective | NJ.com. At trial of Johnson …

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J&J Failed Own Safety Test in Hip Design, Witness Says – Bloomberg

January 30, 2013

J&J Failed Own Safety Test in Hip Design, Witness Says – Bloomberg. J&J Failed Own Safety Test in Hip Design, …

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Trial underway in hip implant lawsuit – latimes.com

January 27, 2013

Trial underway in hip implant lawsuit – latimes.com. Trial underway in hip implant lawsuit Bloomberg News January 25, 2013, 3:57 p.m. …

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Ed’s Smith & Nephew BHR hell gets worse before better…

January 27, 2013

by Ed Larsen When I first became aware of “Earls View” and contributed to the Blog regarding my personal experience …

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Laurel’s Story – Smith & Nephew BHR Hip Resurfacing Ruins Another Life

January 21, 2013

In August of 2008 at the age of 49 I had a Birmingham Resurfacing of my right hip.  This hip had …

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FDA Action on Metal on Metal Hips – too little, too late…

January 20, 2013

by Howard Sadwin Another Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Device friend of mine and I read the new and exciting …

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FDA cracks down on all-metal hip replacements

January 19, 2013

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 …

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Dr Tower writes to Senator re concerns about the regulatory malfeasance at the FDA – Metal-on-Metal hip replacement debacle

January 10, 2013

Sunday, January 6, 2013 Dear Senator Begich, I am very appreciative of your personal reply to my concerns about the …

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More Smith & Nephew THR Spectron/BHR metal on metal Horror – Anna’s Story

December 8, 2012

Like all your readers I am very thankful for your informative site which I have been looking at over the …

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Paul has some questions – my reply

October 28, 2012

Very helpful blog. Trying to get my head around all of the information. I am a 46 year-old active male …

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MUST READ – Two MoM Presentations to the FDA on MoM hips

September 1, 2012

  Two very informative presentations to the FDA on Metal on Metal Hips   Click on the links to download …

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No cancer rise in hip implant patients – Behind The Headlines – Rutland and Stamford Mercury

September 1, 2012

No cancer rise in hip implant patients – Behind The Headlines – Rutland and Stamford Mercury. No cancer rise in …

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GOOD NEWS —Smith and Nephew sees a decline Birmingham hip implant business

August 30, 2012

S&N sees a decline Birmingham hip implant business. S&N sees a decline Birmingham hip implant business 02/08/2012 Smith & Nephew …

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Howard – Metal on Metal Hips – why doesn’t the Government act NOW?

August 26, 2012

Metal on Metal Hips – why doesn’t the Government act NOW? by Howard Sadwin, 25 August 2012 I have been …

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Cobalt metabolism and toxicology-A brief update

August 16, 2012

Cobalt metabolism and toxicology-A brief update. – My DePuy Hip Recall by Connie on Aug 13, 2012 7:13 AM Sci …

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Australia – ABGII Modular Femoral Stem and Modular Neck – hip replacement system

July 29, 2012

ABGII Modular Femoral Stem and Modular Neck – hip replacement system. ABGII Modular Femoral Stem and Modular Neck – hip …

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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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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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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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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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Hip Replacement – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

May 13, 2012

Hip Replacement – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation). VIDEO – Australian Class Action Posted May 11, 2012 22:51:00 The growing …

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MoM Hip Victim Stories to the Orthopedic and Rehab Devices Panel of Med. Devices Advisory Commitee

May 1, 2012

I just want to emphasize how important it is for as many of us as possible to send in our …

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Stuart’s nightmare gets worse – DePuy ASR is the curse of our generation

March 21, 2012

The ASR, just when I thought it was over, its the gift that keeps on giving!! Well, the second opinion …

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Lynne’s Story – UK – BHR failure after 6 years

February 1, 2012

I had a Birmingham hip replacement 6 years, ago. It now has to be revised because of AVAL damage. Is …

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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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Thousands of Scots set for payouts over faulty hip replacements – The Daily Record

December 6, 2011

Thousands of Scots set for payouts over faulty hip replacements – The Daily Record. Thousands of Scots set for payouts …

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Arthritis New Zealand urges calm over replacement hip withdrawal

August 15, 2011

Arthritis New Zealand urges calm over replacement hip withdrawal Posted on 25 Jul, 2011 The New Zealand Herald recently published …

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Sadwin – Words of Encouragement

August 15, 2011

As usual your site provided me with information that pertains to me and probably many other people. I noticed comments …

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Cell biology surrounding metal on metal hips

July 23, 2011

Review of the Cell biology surrounding metal on metal hips Source – Connie; My DePuy Hip Recall Metal-on-metal hip resurfacing …

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Techniques In Implementing A Hip Replacement Operation

July 21, 2011

Techniques In Implementing A Hip Replacement Operation The issuance of a hip recall for alleged defective hip implants from DePuy …

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Visit to the Surgeon Monday 18th July 2011

July 19, 2011

11 am rolled around quickly… This was the first time I had met the private orthopaedic surgeon and I was …

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Australia – Hip surgery ruins lives

July 18, 2011

Hip surgery ruins lives Rachel Browne; March 13, 2011 Revision of ASR Depuy Hips Revision of Metal on Metal Hips …

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South Wales (UK) Patients Seek Legal Advice After Early Hip Replacement Failure

July 17, 2011

Patients Seek Legal Advice After Early Hip Replacement Failure May 12, 2011 — South Wales Echo (UK) — MORE than …

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Another Smith & Nephew BHR Problem

July 12, 2011

Received Overnight from Another Person Suffering with Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Resurfacing I have removed the person’s identity as …

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DePuy ASR Hip Implant Litigation Expected to be Massive

July 12, 2011

DePuy ASR Hip Implant Litigation Expected to be Massive Date Published: Friday, July 8th, 2011 Source: Click here The floodgates …

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Patients are the cobblestones on the path to doctors profits

July 12, 2011

Patients are the cobblestones on the path to doctors profits (Earl Stevens, 2011) by Earl Stevens on Monday, 11 July …

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Metal-on-Metal vs Metal-on-Improved Polyethylene Bearings in Total Hip Arthroplasty

July 12, 2011

My View: Little scientific in the way it is written BUT: Plastic wears out in hip replacements New improved plastics …

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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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Smith & Nephew Warned Over Hip Implant Facility

July 10, 2011

Smith & Nephew Warned Over Hip Implant Facility Date Published: Wednesday, December 29th, 2010 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration …

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Defective DePuy Hip Implant Poses Particular Risk for Women

July 10, 2011

Defective DePuy Hip Implant Poses Particular Risk for Women Date Published: Monday, January 3rd, 2011 Women who have received DePuy …

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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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DePuy Patient Treatment Flow Chart

July 10, 2011

DePuy Patient Treatment Flow Chart Source: click here Below you’ll find the flow chart provided to surgeons by DePuy. The …

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Recalled DePuy Hip Implant May Be Failing at Much Higher Rate than First Thought

July 10, 2011

Recalled DePuy Hip Implant May Be Failing at Much Higher Rate than First Thought Date Published: Thursday, March 10th, 2011 …

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DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuit Filed by Connecticut Woman

July 10, 2011

DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuit Filed by Connecticut Woman Date Published: Wednesday, March 16th, 2011 The first Connecticut lawsuit against …

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DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant Named in Lawsuits, Calls for Recall Grow

July 10, 2011

DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant Named in Lawsuits, Calls for Recall Grow Date Published: Monday, March 21st, 2011 DePuy Orthopaedics, the …

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DePuy ASR Hip Implant Victim Fears for His Health

July 10, 2011

DePuy ASR Hip Implant Victim Fears for His Health Date Published: Thursday, March 24th, 2011 An Illinois man who recently …

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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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Growing Number of DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant Lawsuits

July 10, 2011

MDL Sought for Growing Number of DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant Lawsuits Date Published: Wednesday, April 6th, 2011 Another lawsuit has …

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DePuy ASR Hip Implant Victim Testifies at Senate Hearing

July 10, 2011

DePuy ASR Hip Implant Victim Testifies at Senate Hearing Date Published: Thursday, April 14th, 2011 A Victim of the recalled …

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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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More DePuy ASR Hip Implant Victims

July 10, 2011

More DePuy ASR Hip Implant Victims Seek Legal Recourse Date Published: Saturday, May 14th, 2011 At least four more lawsuits …

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DePuy Victim Cobalt & Chromium Spike

July 10, 2011

DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant Lawsuit Claims Device Caused Victim’s Cobalt, Chromium Levels to Spike Date Published: Thursday, May 19th, 2011 …

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Australians File DePuy Hip Class Action

July 10, 2011

Australians File DePuy Hip Implant Class Action Lawsuit Date Published: Friday, June 3rd, 2011 The DePuy ASR Acetabular Hip Replacement …

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80 in Wisconsin filed suit against DePuy

July 10, 2011

DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuits filed by 80 in Wisconsin Date Published: Friday, June 17th, 2011 Eighty people in Wisconsin …

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Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants

July 10, 2011

Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants: Another Medical Innovation That Didn’t Deliver Date Published: Monday, June 27th, 2011 Newer isn’t always better when …

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DePuy Hip Lawsuits Growing Daily

July 10, 2011

DePuy ASR Hip Implant Litigation Gaining Momentum Date Published: Friday, July 8th, 2011 It’s starting to look like the litigation …

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Cobalt Poisoning – Listen to the Toxicology Expert on Video

July 10, 2011

Metal Toxicologist Part 1: Background & Expertise of toxicology expert Dr. Michael McCabe Metal Toxicology Expert Part 2: DePuy ASR …

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New Research from Biomet

July 9, 2011

Related articles Biomet Reorganization Causes Job Cuts In Europe, Locally (earlsview.com) Biomet Receives FDA Clearance for Active Articulation(TM) E1(R) Dual …

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The Problems with the DePuy ASR Hip Replacement

July 9, 2011

 

Stryker’s Trident Hip Implants

July 9, 2011

Much Is Now Being Uncovered The controversy surrounding Stryker’s Trident ceramic-on-ceramic line of hip implant products is only now making …

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DePuy ASR hip implant lawsuits multiplying

July 9, 2011

DePuy ASR hip implant lawsuits multiplying in courts across U.S. July 8th, 2011 Joshua More than 1,000 lawsuits have been …

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Revision Surgery’s May Fail After DePuy Hip Replacements

July 9, 2011

Recipients of Recalled DePuy Hip Replacements Face Serious Consequences of Failed Revision Surgeries Author: William Davis You may already know …

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Individual Patient Stories and Experiences:

July 9, 2011

Injuries Related to DePuy‘s Recalled Hip Replacements Author: William Davis The facts and statistics regarding the hip replacement recall by …

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Zimmer Hip Replacement Recall

July 9, 2011

What to Do If You Have Problems With Your Zimmer Durom Cup Implant? Author: Elisabeth Kuhn The DePuy ASR XL …

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Total Hip Replacement vs. Resurfacing

July 9, 2011

Total Hip Replacement vs. Hip Resurfacing Author: Hilary smiyh Ageing is an inevitable as well as irreversible process. As we …

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DePuy Hip Replacement Recall

July 9, 2011

Patients Worldwide Adversely Affected by DePuy Hip Replacement Recall Posted: Dec 01, 2010 More than a month has passed since …

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ARTHRITIS OF THE HIP JOINT

July 9, 2011

COMPLICATIONS OF HIP REPLACEMENT SURGERY Source: click here Unfortunately, even the most minor of surgical operations carries some risk of …

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DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System Failure Leads to Lawsuit

July 9, 2011

DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System Failure Leads to Lawsuit, According to the Law Offices of John David Hart Houston, Texas …

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UK – Hip Support Group Asks for Help With DePuy ASR Total Hip Replacements

July 9, 2011

Altogether Hip support group pushes for medical help 8:49am Monday 4th July 2011 By Megi Rychlikova » PATIENTS from across the …

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Zimmer NexGen CR-Flex Porous Femoral Component Complaints

July 8, 2011

Complaints over Zimmer NexGen CR-Flex Porous Femoral Component Draw Scrutiny Aug 2, 2010 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP A recent …

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Zimmer Knee Replacement Lawsuit

July 8, 2011

Lawsuit Claims Zimmer Knee Replacement Component is Defective Apr 26, 2011 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP A lawsuit filed in …

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Zimmer Durom Cup Recall?

July 8, 2011

Was there a Zimmer Durom Cup Recall or Not? Written by hosenxrwxe on Jun-20-11 10:11am Source Has Zimmer Holdings, Inc. …

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Zimmer Durom Lawsuit

July 8, 2011

Makers of Zimmer Durom Hip Cup Sued for Failures Written by zimmerimqto on Jun-20-11 10:39am Source As a people, American‘s …

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What You Should Know About Metallosis

July 7, 2011

Metallosis: The Things You Should Know About This Condition by Katherine Russel in Law / Personal Injury (submitted 2011-07-06) Metal …

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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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Unpublished report from FDA Database Downplaying Cobalt Chrome Metal Ion Danger

July 7, 2011

This Report is part of any unpublished submission (?) which seeks to dismiss any harmful effects of cobalt or chrome …

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Corin Cormet FDA Approval – At Least the FDA Panel included Metal Ion Serum Levels

July 7, 2011

Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel – February 22, 2007 The Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel (the Panel) met on Thursday, …

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Corin Cormet Post PMA-Approval Study Proposed Protocol

July 6, 2011

Monitoring of Cobalt and Chromium Ions NOT in the Protocol… Download full Presentation – click here Technorati Tags: FDA, bad …

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Corin Cormet Presentation to FDA Approvals Panel

July 6, 2011

Corin Presentation to FDA Approvals Panel Ever wonder what they tell the panel to get a 510K approval… Download presentation …

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Corin 510K Approval Details

July 6, 2011

Corin FDA Approvals Source: click here Corin 510K Biolox FDA Approval K103120.pdf Corin Minhip K083312.pdf Corin BIOLOX delta Modular Femoral …

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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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FDA Approval for Corin – 510K Approval

July 6, 2011

Corin Gets 510(k) Clearance for Cross-Linked Polyethylene Liners, Large Diameter Heads Source: Device Daily Bulletin 5 July 2011 Corin has …

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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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Class Action Lawsuit vs. a Multidistrict Litigation Lawsuit???

July 5, 2011

The Difference Between A Class Action Lawsuit And A Multidistrict Litigation Lawsuit Published by: Katherine Russel (7) Source: click here …

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Spread the Word – Most DePuy Victims in The Dark

July 5, 2011

Majority Of DePuy ASR Recipients Do Not Know There Is A Recall Posted on July 2, 2011 by Quzido As …

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DePuy Hip Recall Mass Litigation Scheduled November 18th, 2011

July 5, 2011

Hearing For MDL Ruling Over DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuits To Take Place Posted on July 1, 2011 by Los Angeles …

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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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New Hip Replacement Implants – Who Needs Them?

July 5, 2011

New Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Better When it Comes to Hip Replacement Devices Posted on June 29, 2011 Source: Rottenstein Law …

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Can You Trust The Surgeon – Law Firm Says YES, Mostly…

July 5, 2011

Their View? DePuy Hip Recall Lawyers Defend Orthopaedic Surgeons 01/26/2011 As New Jersey and Philadelphia DePuy hip recall lawyers, we …

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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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Is this Some Good News Amongst the Bad ?

July 4, 2011

Is this Some Good News Amongst the Bad – Biomet M2a-Magnum System This is taken from the Company Brochure – …

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Informative Legal Website – USA based

July 4, 2011

DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Recall Contact Website: http://www.depuy-lawyers.com/Lawyers Represent People Harmed by DePuy ASR Hip Implant O’Steen & Harrison Files …

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Pinnacle Lawsuits to be Consolidated in Texas Court

July 4, 2011

57 product liability lawsuits pending against the DePuy Pinnacle hip replacement systems Source: Gregory Fraser At present there are at …

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Why Big Head Metal On Metal Hips Hurt – Scientific view!

July 4, 2011

Why large-head metal-on-metal hip replacements are painful: the anatomical basis of psoas impingement on the femoral head-neck junction; Cobb JP, …

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Sadwin on Stryker – Don’t Strike Out With Corin

July 4, 2011

So You Want to Beat Up Smith & Nephew – Where do Patients Fit Into the Picture? Stryker are going …

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Sadwin Sees More Issues with the FDA Process

July 4, 2011

Vested Interests – Who is Truthful? Another major problem I see is that it seems some important clinical data provided …

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Juergen’s DePuy Hip Replacement Nightmare – Down, But Fighting Back

July 4, 2011

Company and Surgeon Run Away When Worker is Gunned Down by a Bad Hip and a Dodgy DePuy Hip Implant …

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Juergen’s Story – Toxic Metal Levels at 200 Times Normal

July 4, 2011

The Surgeon that did it – Won’t Look at it because Juergen has No Insurance Left Hi Earl, This is …

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Sadwin Gives them a Sterling Suggestion or Two

July 4, 2011

Just in from Howard’s Desk (wheel chair) … I just sent a feedback message to med page. How ridiculous it …

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Stryker wants to take on Smith & Nephew in USA

July 4, 2011

What’s new in the market to fix your hip Stryker markets hip rebuilding system expanding into rival’s U.S. monopoly ; …

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Global Hip Replacement Implants Market is forecast to reach $8.6 billion

July 4, 2011

June 27, 2011 Monday Research and Markets Adds Report: Hip Replacement Implants – Global Pipeline Analysis, Competitive Landscape and Market …

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Cobalt Toxicity – Not to be Dismissed

July 3, 2011

Cobalt Toxicity Source: Click here While it may seem worrying when an automobile is recalled due to a manufacturing error …

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Metallosis Problems for DePuy Pinnacle Victims

July 3, 2011

Metallosis: A Problem for DePuy Pinnacle Clients by Gregory Fraser After nearly 1300 complaints since November last year with the …

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