MoM Hips, Dr Stephen Tower Presentation – Essential Viewing
Dr Stephen Tower discusses Metal on Metal Hip Issues
Dr Stephen Tower discusses Metal on Metal Hip Issues
Mike here, with another update and another journey ahead. I completed therapy and the pain with the revised hip continued, …
Welsh hip replacement patients given High Court right to sue manufacturer Sep 08, 2014 20:34 By Nathan Bevan A Group …
I had a mag. biomed hip replacement in 2005 while I was still teaching. I went back to work and …
Australian S&N MoM Victims Recently Dianne contacted me. She has multiple health issues arising from the MoM S&N hip she …
India issues recall, commences criminal investigation into defective ASR hip implant Four Corners By Peter Cronau: exclusive Updated 5 hours …
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 …
Leading UK Lawyers specialising in defective product claims are instructed to investigate and bring four additional brands of metal on …
Dear Howard, Earl, and Fellow BHR Sufferers, I got chills reading Howard’s remarks because I have been thinking the very …
Source & full article here: Arthroprosthetic Cobaltism — OrthopaedicPrinciples.com. Cobalt poisoning by hip replacement: Arthroprosthetic-Cobaltism Stephen Tower, MD, University of Alaska, …
Cobaltemia and Cobaltism are common in Alaskans with failed Metal-metal Hips by Dr Stephen Tower Introduction Systemic cobalt poisoning from …
The clinical implications of elevated blood metal ion concentrations in asymptomatic patients with MoM hip resurfacings: a cohort study David J Langton, Raghavendra …
Better late than never! Organized American orthopedics has just recognized that a blood cobalt level of 10 mcg/Liter (same as …
Johnson & Johnson Said to Agree to $4 Billion Settlement Over Hip Implants Andrew Testa for The New York Times …
Meet The Press, Episode 22, Sunday July 21 | News.com.au. Stuart Cain talks about his horrific time post DePuy ASR …
Smith & Nephew Hip Lawsuit News: Illinois Federal Judge Rejects Preemption in Smith & Nephew Hip Replacement Case, Bernstein Liebhard …
Data show hip replacement revision rate low, though higher with metal-on-metal – Winnipeg Free Press. Data show hip replacement revision …
The following is a statement from Hilary Dingwall-Fordyce regarding the hip resurfacing she underwent in May 2007 In May of …
Hi everyone I took down Paige’s page earlier today at the request of her son as he advised that Paige …
The Challenge of Corrosion in Orthopaedic Implants. The Challenge of Corrosion in Orthopaedic Implants Kenneth L. Urish, MD, PhD; Paul …
J&J pressured to settle Australian hip lawsuits – FierceMedicalDevices. J&J pressured to settle Australian hip lawsuits March 26, 2013 | …
Friday, March 8, 2013 Steven L. Frick, MD Central Program Commitee Chair, 2013 Annual meeting AAOS Dear Dr. Frick, Please …
A Warning for all MOM Patients – It is NEVER over, and your health is never, ever going to be …
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 Posted …
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 …
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 March 3, …
Hip Replacement Device – NYTimes.com. Oh Really Mr DePuy – are we as stupid as you look? Published: March 4, …
by Viki I am so very happy to have discovered your website! My husband had a total hip replacement in Aug …
J&J Profit Pursuit Led to Defective Hip, Lawyer Argues – Bloomberg. J&J Profit Pursuit Led to Defective Hip, Lawyer Argues …
J&J gambled on hip implant safety, lawyer alleges – latimes.com. J&J gambled on hip implant safety, lawyer alleges Johnson & …
Source – click this link: Important information about legal action on metal hip [email protected]. Important information regarding legal action Published February 27, …
The metal debris Johnson & Johnson (J&J)’s DePuy ASR hip implant shed into a man’s bloodstream and tissue is harmless, …
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 September 27, …
Johnson & Johnson Confirms Inquiry Into Hip Devices – NYTimes.com. Johnson & Johnson Confirms Inquiry Into Hip Devices By THE …
J&J’s Toxicologist Says Metal From Recalled Hip Harmless – Bloomberg. J&J’s Toxicologist Says Metal From Recalled Hip Harmless By Maurice …
J&J’s Floyd Says Hip Sales Halted for Business Reasons – Bloomberg. J&J’s Floyd Says Hip Sales Halted for Business Reasons …
DePuy Trial Continues Despite Talks of Settlement – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts. DePuy Trial Continues …
By Stephen Tower Orthopedic Surgeon Affiliated Professor UAA WWAMI School of Medicine Earl, Barry Meier’s recent article in the NYT …
The Hip Replacement Case Shows Why Doctors Often Remain Silent – NYTimes.com. Doctors Who Don’t Speak Out By BARRY MEIER Published: …
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 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, …
“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 …
What DePuy Orthopaedics Knew About Its All-Metal Hips – NYTimes.com. EDITORIAL What a Company Knew About Its Metal Hips Published: …
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. …
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 …
Kransky vs DePuy ASR Trial Update – Day 2-4 guy in charge of testing safety of DePuy ASR was a …
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 …
J&J Failed to Weigh Hip Metal Debris Risk, Witness Says – Bloomberg. J&J Failed to Weigh Hip Metal Debris Risk, …
During Trial, New Details Emerge on DuPuy Hip – NYTimes.com. During Trial, New Details Emerge About Hip Maker By BARRY …
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 …
J&J Had ‘Inappropriate’ Risk Controls for Hip, Jury Told – Bloomberg. J&J Had ‘Inappropriate’ Risk Controls for Hip, Jury Told …
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, …
Trial underway in hip implant lawsuit – latimes.com. Trial underway in hip implant lawsuit Bloomberg News January 25, 2013, 3:57 p.m. …
by Ed Larsen When I first became aware of “Earls View” and contributed to the Blog regarding my personal experience …
In August of 2008 at the age of 49 I had a Birmingham Resurfacing of my right hip. This hip had …
by Howard Sadwin Another Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Device friend of mine and I read the new and exciting …
FDA cracks down on all-metal hip replacements.’ 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 …
Sunday, January 6, 2013 Dear Senator Begich, I am very appreciative of your personal reply to my concerns about the …
Like all your readers I am very thankful for your informative site which I have been looking at over the …
Very helpful blog. Trying to get my head around all of the information. I am a 46 year-old active male …
Two very informative presentations to the FDA on Metal on Metal Hips Click on the links to download …
No cancer rise in hip implant patients – Behind The Headlines – Rutland and Stamford Mercury. No cancer rise in …
S&N sees a decline Birmingham hip implant business. S&N sees a decline Birmingham hip implant business 02/08/2012 Smith & Nephew …
Metal on Metal Hips – why doesn’t the Government act NOW? by Howard Sadwin, 25 August 2012 I have been …
Cobalt metabolism and toxicology-A brief update. – My DePuy Hip Recall by Connie on Aug 13, 2012 7:13 AM Sci …
ABGII Modular Femoral Stem and Modular Neck – hip replacement system. ABGII Modular Femoral Stem and Modular Neck – hip …
Rival Tried to Block FDA Approval of Smith & Nephew’s Birmingham Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Device | NewsInferno. Rival Tried to …
I have posted a few things around here and owe a debt of gratitude to Earl, as do we all. …
MoMs Hips a Grinding Dilemma for Hospitals, Doctors, FDA. MoMs Hips a Grinding Dilemma for Hospitals, Doctors, FDA Cheryl Clark, …
I thought it might be helpful to show what I sent in electronically in advance of the above referenced meeting, …
Hip Replacement – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation). VIDEO – Australian Class Action Posted May 11, 2012 22:51:00 The growing …
I just want to emphasize how important it is for as many of us as possible to send in our …
The ASR, just when I thought it was over, its the gift that keeps on giving!! Well, the second opinion …
I had a Birmingham hip replacement 6 years, ago. It now has to be revised because of AVAL damage. Is …
Howard Sadwin – robbed of life Many of you will have read Howard Sadwin’s story and comments over the last …
Thousands of Scots set for payouts over faulty hip replacements – The Daily Record. Thousands of Scots set for payouts …
Arthritis New Zealand urges calm over replacement hip withdrawal Posted on 25 Jul, 2011 The New Zealand Herald recently published …
As usual your site provided me with information that pertains to me and probably many other people. I noticed comments …
Review of the Cell biology surrounding metal on metal hips Source – Connie; My DePuy Hip Recall Metal-on-metal hip resurfacing …
Techniques In Implementing A Hip Replacement Operation The issuance of a hip recall for alleged defective hip implants from DePuy …
11 am rolled around quickly… This was the first time I had met the private orthopaedic surgeon and I was …
Hip surgery ruins lives Rachel Browne; March 13, 2011 Revision of ASR Depuy Hips Revision of Metal on Metal Hips …
Patients Seek Legal Advice After Early Hip Replacement Failure May 12, 2011 — South Wales Echo (UK) — MORE than …
Received Overnight from Another Person Suffering with Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Resurfacing I have removed the person’s identity as …
DePuy ASR Hip Implant Litigation Expected to be Massive Date Published: Friday, July 8th, 2011 Source: Click here The floodgates …
Patients are the cobblestones on the path to doctors profits (Earl Stevens, 2011) by Earl Stevens on Monday, 11 July …
My View: Little scientific in the way it is written BUT: Plastic wears out in hip replacements New improved plastics …
I had the privilege of getting some great questions from Howard last night and I thought that they, along with …
Smith & Nephew Warned Over Hip Implant Facility Date Published: Wednesday, December 29th, 2010 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration …
Defective DePuy Hip Implant Poses Particular Risk for Women Date Published: Monday, January 3rd, 2011 Women who have received DePuy …
What the FDA has to say About Metal on Metal Hips FDA Website – click here Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Hip …
FDA Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Website Details Risks Date Published: Friday, February 18th, 2011 The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) …
DePuy Patient Treatment Flow Chart Source: click here Below you’ll find the flow chart provided to surgeons by DePuy. The …
Recalled DePuy Hip Implant May Be Failing at Much Higher Rate than First Thought Date Published: Thursday, March 10th, 2011 …
DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuit Filed by Connecticut Woman Date Published: Wednesday, March 16th, 2011 The first Connecticut lawsuit against …
DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant Named in Lawsuits, Calls for Recall Grow Date Published: Monday, March 21st, 2011 DePuy Orthopaedics, the …
DePuy ASR Hip Implant Victim Fears for His Health Date Published: Thursday, March 24th, 2011 An Illinois man who recently …
Texas DePuy Hip Implant Lawsuit Claims Metal Contamination Date Published: Tuesday, March 29th, 2011 Another defective DePuy hip implant lawsuit …
MDL Sought for Growing Number of DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant Lawsuits Date Published: Wednesday, April 6th, 2011 Another lawsuit has …
DePuy ASR Hip Implant Victim Testifies at Senate Hearing Date Published: Thursday, April 14th, 2011 A Victim of the recalled …
Makers of Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Ordered to Conduct Safety Studies Date Published: Wednesday, May 11th, 2011 Federal health regulators have …
More DePuy ASR Hip Implant Victims Seek Legal Recourse Date Published: Saturday, May 14th, 2011 At least four more lawsuits …
DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant Lawsuit Claims Device Caused Victim’s Cobalt, Chromium Levels to Spike Date Published: Thursday, May 19th, 2011 …
Australians File DePuy Hip Implant Class Action Lawsuit Date Published: Friday, June 3rd, 2011 The DePuy ASR Acetabular Hip Replacement …
DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuits filed by 80 in Wisconsin Date Published: Friday, June 17th, 2011 Eighty people in Wisconsin …
Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants: Another Medical Innovation That Didn’t Deliver Date Published: Monday, June 27th, 2011 Newer isn’t always better when …
DePuy ASR Hip Implant Litigation Gaining Momentum Date Published: Friday, July 8th, 2011 It’s starting to look like the litigation …
Metal Toxicologist Part 1: Background & Expertise of toxicology expert Dr. Michael McCabe Metal Toxicology Expert Part 2: DePuy ASR …
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DePuy ASR hip implant lawsuits multiplying in courts across U.S. July 8th, 2011 Joshua More than 1,000 lawsuits have been …
Recipients of Recalled DePuy Hip Replacements Face Serious Consequences of Failed Revision Surgeries Author: William Davis You may already know …
Injuries Related to DePuy‘s Recalled Hip Replacements Author: William Davis The facts and statistics regarding the hip replacement recall by …
What to Do If You Have Problems With Your Zimmer Durom Cup Implant? Author: Elisabeth Kuhn The DePuy ASR XL …
Total Hip Replacement vs. Hip Resurfacing Author: Hilary smiyh Ageing is an inevitable as well as irreversible process. As we …
Patients Worldwide Adversely Affected by DePuy Hip Replacement Recall Posted: Dec 01, 2010 More than a month has passed since …
COMPLICATIONS OF HIP REPLACEMENT SURGERY Source: click here Unfortunately, even the most minor of surgical operations carries some risk of …
DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System Failure Leads to Lawsuit, According to the Law Offices of John David Hart Houston, Texas …
Altogether Hip support group pushes for medical help 8:49am Monday 4th July 2011 By Megi Rychlikova » PATIENTS from across the …
Complaints over Zimmer NexGen CR-Flex Porous Femoral Component Draw Scrutiny Aug 2, 2010 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP A recent …
Lawsuit Claims Zimmer Knee Replacement Component is Defective Apr 26, 2011 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP A lawsuit filed in …
Was there a Zimmer Durom Cup Recall or Not? Written by hosenxrwxe on Jun-20-11 10:11am Source Has Zimmer Holdings, Inc. …
Makers of Zimmer Durom Hip Cup Sued for Failures Written by zimmerimqto on Jun-20-11 10:39am Source As a people, American‘s …
Metallosis: The Things You Should Know About This Condition by Katherine Russel in Law / Personal Injury (submitted 2011-07-06) Metal …
What Caused The Stryker Trident Hip Replacement System Recall? Posted on July 4, 2011 by Rottenstein Law Group Stryker Corporation …
From the FDA Database – the DePuy ASR 510K Traditional Application file – confidential parts greyed out Download here – …
This Report is part of any unpublished submission (?) which seeks to dismiss any harmful effects of cobalt or chrome …
Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel – February 22, 2007 The Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel (the Panel) met on Thursday, …
Monitoring of Cobalt and Chromium Ions NOT in the Protocol… Download full Presentation – click here Technorati Tags: FDA, bad …
Corin Presentation to FDA Approvals Panel Ever wonder what they tell the panel to get a 510K approval… Download presentation …
Corin FDA Approvals Source: click here Corin 510K Biolox FDA Approval K103120.pdf Corin Minhip K083312.pdf Corin BIOLOX delta Modular Femoral …
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 …
Corin Gets 510(k) Clearance for Cross-Linked Polyethylene Liners, Large Diameter Heads Source: Device Daily Bulletin 5 July 2011 Corin has …
DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Recall Lawsuit This is a very informative Video – MUST Watch… Technorati Tags: FDA, …
New DePuy President – New DePuy Hip Challenges J. Cooper Carlisle | July 2nd, 2011 | Posted in Depuy Hip …
Clinical Fallout – Hip Resurfacing – The Corin Involvement This YouTube video clip from the very respected McMinn Centre in …
The Difference Between A Class Action Lawsuit And A Multidistrict Litigation Lawsuit Published by: Katherine Russel (7) Source: click here …
Majority Of DePuy ASR Recipients Do Not Know There Is A Recall Posted on July 2, 2011 by Quzido As …
Hearing For MDL Ruling Over DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuits To Take Place Posted on July 1, 2011 by Los Angeles …