Open Letter from Drs Tower & Bridges to Senator Murkowski
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Dr Steve Tower update for Producers of the Netflix documentary – The Bleeding Edge
Dr. Towers update attached – you will need a PDF reader to view this file – click on the link …
Metal Hip Implants and the Failure of the FDA to Regulate Medical Devices | St. Petersburg Legal Examiner | St. Petersburg Florida Personal Injury Lawyer
Posted by Joseph H. Saunders January 25, 2018 1:48 PM Roughly 1 in 10 Americans, 32 million, have a medical …
Study: Revision Surgery Rate for Metal-on-Metal Hips on Rise
NewsStudy: Revision Surgery Rate for Metal-on-Metal Hips on Rise January 24, 2018 A new study finds the rates of revision …
Hip replacement “ticking time-bomb” for “thousands” of Washington patients | KIRO-TV
If the Biomet Magnum Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement System was good enough for Olympic champion gymnast Mary Lou Retton, it should …
Two new video’s from Dr Tower on Cobalt Poisoning
Dr. Tower’s 11/3/17 Health Watch USA presentation Dr. Bridge’s 11/3/17 Health Watch USA presentation
Johnson & Johnson may have to pay Indian patients for faulty implants – Livemint
Johnson & Johnson may have to pay Indian patients for faulty implants Govt panel likely to suggest compensation for those …
DePuy hip replacement safety tests were seriously flawed, High Court hears
Experiments to establish the safety of hip implants believed to have injured hundreds of patients were themselves seriously flawed, the …
Metal-on-metal hip implant patients sue manufacturer in ‘biggest ever’ class action
Henry Bodkin 14 OCTOBER 2017 • 1:54PM Hundreds of patients claiming compensation for “failed” metal-on-metal hip implants will take a …
Is this the “tip of the iceberg”?Metal Allergy as a Cause of Implant Failure in Shoulder Arthroplasty
Orthopedics | Metal allergy is an uncommon and poorly understood cause of failure of orthopedic implants. To the authors’ knowledge, …
Hip Replacement and Cobalt Poisoning misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s
Robert’s hip replacement has served him well for many years, even though the metal-on-metal device was recalled by DePuy. Just …
Investigation launched into ‘toxic’ hip replacements | Starts at 60
The metal hip implants are under the spotlight. There are concerns thousands of people could be at risk of heart …
Toxic metal hip replacements could cause Alzheimer’s | Daily Mail Online
Dr Neil McGuire, clinical director of medical devices at the MHRA, said he wanted to establish whether cobalt leached from …
Fresh concerns for ‘metal-on-metal’ hip implant patients – Irish Times
HSE safety alert sent to all State hospitals says patients need to undergo regular testing… The British Medicines and Healthcare …
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 …
Near doubling in failure rates for metal-on-metal hips behind alert
Checks on all patients with metal-on-metal hips were prompted by a near-doubling in failure rates for the most common of …
More than 50,000 Britons with ‘metal on metal’ hips told to have X-rays and blood tests over toxic fears
More than 50,000 patients with “metal on metal” hips are being told to undergo X-rays and blood tests after watchdogs …
Tens of thousands of people at risk from ‘TOXIC hip replacements’ – so are YOU one of them?
TENS of thousands of Brits with defective hip replacements need medical checks over fears they may be toxic. A health …
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Lawsuits | Dallas-Fort Worth Legal Examiner | Dallas-Fort Worth Texas Personal Injury Lawyer
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Lawsuits Posted by Shezad Malik MD JD May 5, 2017 10:40 Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Lawsuits. Rosetta Ventimiglia …
Smith and Nephew Hip Failures | Dallas-Fort Worth Legal Examiner | Dallas-Fort Worth Texas Personal Injury Lawyer
Smith and Nephew Hip Failures Posted by Shezad Malik MD JD February 24, 2017 11:47 AM I am providing this …
EXCELLENT NEWS FILE: Class action lawsuit against British hip resurfacing maker can proceed in Alberta
Class action lawsuit against British hip resurfacing maker can proceed in Alberta February 8, 2017 by Canadian Underwriter The …
New Zealand Medical System
New Zealand Medical System – Private Insurance FAIL Earl Stevens, 08 Feb 2017 As many may know, I moved …
DISGUSTING FILE: Johnson & Johnson seeks new trials after $1B Pinnacle hip implant loss – MassDevice
Johnson & Johnson seeks new trials after $1B Pinnacle hip implant loss FEBRUARY 3, 2017 BY BRAD PERRIELLO Johnson & …
Smith and Nephew recalls Modular SMF and Redapt hip implants | Dallas-Fort Worth Legal Examiner | Dallas-Fort Worth Texas Personal Injury Lawyer
Smith and Nephew recalls Modular SMF and Redapt hip implants Posted by Shezad Malik MD JD February 2, 2017 11:26 …
Patient and Radiographic Factors Help to Predict Metal-on-Metal Hip Resurfacings with Evidence of a Pseudotumor | The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery
Patient and Radiographic Factors Help to Predict Metal-on-Metal Hip Resurfacings with Evidence of a Pseudotumor Gulraj S. Matharu, BSc(Hons), …
GOOD NEWS FILE: HarrisMartin – Article – Smith & Nephew Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Cases May be Headed for MDL
Smith & Nephew Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Cases May be Headed for MDL February 1, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Plaintiffs have …
Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hips under fire | Dallas-Fort Worth Legal Examiner | Dallas-Fort Worth Texas Personal Injury Lawyer
Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hips under fire Posted by Shezad Malik MD JD January 31, 2017 11:02 AM The Smith …
Johnson & Johnson Faces Another Hip Replacement Lawsuit
Johnson & Johnson Faces Another Hip Replacement Lawsuit January 20, 2017, 10:00:00AM. By Heidi TurnerNew Brunswick, NJ Days after a …
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 …
Complications of Wear or Corrosion of Chrome-Cobalt Hip Implants
New video from Dr Steve Tower: Steve comments: Arthroplasty Cobalt Encephalopathy (ACE) is likely common and now we can “see” …
MoM Hips, Dr Stephen Tower Presentation – Essential Viewing
Dr Stephen Tower discusses Metal on Metal Hip Issues
Marion’s MoM Problems
I had a mag. biomed hip replacement in 2005 while I was still teaching. I went back to work and …
Smith & Nephew Metal on Metal Action – Australia
Australian S&N MoM Victims Recently Dianne contacted me. She has multiple health issues arising from the MoM S&N hip she …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Hillary’s Story – Resurfacing Nightmare
The following is a statement from Hilary Dingwall-Fordyce regarding the hip resurfacing she underwent in May 2007 In May of …
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 …
Mike’s Stryker problems ruin his life
I am a 59 year old American male who has always taken pretty good care of myself. I did develop …
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 | …
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 …
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 …
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 Debris in Patients’ Bloodstream is “Harmless,” J&J Toxicologists Say
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’ – 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 …
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 …
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 …
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: …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Come out front Smith & Nephew – we have had your medicine – time for yours…
Why does it appear Smith and Nephew is trying to hide behind the pre-emption laws and not face accountability. Their …
New Metal Hip Problems Website launched in UK
New website: www.metalhipproblems.co.uk It was complete relief when I came across Earl‘s View with the relevation that it was not just me …
More Smith & Nephew THR Spectron/BHR metal on metal Horror – Anna’s Story
Like all your readers I am very thankful for your informative site which I have been looking at over the …
Stuart Cain – Sage Advice – Things that every patient should consider before they look at compensation for a dodgy hip!
Things that every patient should consider before they look at compensation for a dodgy hip! by Stuart Cain, DePuy Victim, …
Plaintiffs look to depose new Johnson & Johnson CEO Gorsky in DePuy ASR lawsuit | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News
Plaintiffs look to depose new Johnson & Johnson CEO Gorsky in DePuy ASR lawsuit | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry …
MUST READ – Two MoM Presentations to the FDA on MoM hips
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 hip implant patients – Behind The Headlines – Rutland and Stamford Mercury. No cancer rise in …
GOOD NEWS —Smith and Nephew sees a decline Birmingham hip implant business
S&N sees a decline Birmingham hip implant business. S&N sees a decline Birmingham hip implant business 02/08/2012 Smith & Nephew …
Smith and Nephew – time to come clean – more facts, less spin
Howard has been reading and its time for Smith & Nephew to admit the facts – not spin In my …
Howard – Metal on Metal Hips – why doesn’t the Government act NOW?
Metal on Metal Hips – why doesn’t the Government act NOW? by Howard Sadwin, 25 August 2012 I have been …
DePuy Hip Recall Attorneys Release Consumer Protection Guide: ‘What Every DePuy Hip Patient Needs to Know About Broadspire’
DePuy Hip Recall Attorneys Release Consumer Protection Guide: ‘What Every DePuy Hip Patient Needs to Know About Broadspire’ – KSWO, …
Cry from the Heart – Where is Mr Smith & his Nephew?
Recent comment published on Earl‘sview that deserves more notice: Does Smith and Nephew not hear the cries from victims of …
Cobalt metabolism and toxicology-A brief update
Cobalt metabolism and toxicology-A brief update. – My DePuy Hip Recall by Connie on Aug 13, 2012 7:13 AM Sci …
Rival Tried to Block FDA Approval of Smith & Nephew’s Birmingham Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Device | NewsInferno
Rival Tried to Block FDA Approval of Smith & Nephew’s Birmingham Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Device | NewsInferno. Rival Tried to …
Smith and Nephew BHR: Mr. Smith, his nephew, and the incident involving their missing BHR Modular Head
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. MoMs Hips a Grinding Dilemma for Hospitals, Doctors, FDA Cheryl Clark, …
FDA Executive Summary Memorandum – Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Systems Prepared for the June 27-28, 2012 Meeting of the Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Advisory Panel Gaithersburg Hilton, Gaithersburg, Maryland
FDA Executive Summary Memorandum Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Systems Prepared for the June 27-28, 2012 Meeting of the Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices …
Comment Example: Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee
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)
Hip Replacement – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation). VIDEO – Australian Class Action Posted May 11, 2012 22:51:00 The growing …
Stuart’s nightmare gets worse – DePuy ASR is the curse of our generation
The ASR, just when I thought it was over, its the gift that keeps on giving!! Well, the second opinion …
Lynne’s Story – UK – BHR failure after 6 years
I had a Birmingham hip replacement 6 years, ago. It now has to be revised because of AVAL damage. Is …
The Power of the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing – NOT
Howard Sadwin – robbed of life Many of you will have read Howard Sadwin’s story and comments over the last …
Arthritis New Zealand urges calm over replacement hip withdrawal
Arthritis New Zealand urges calm over replacement hip withdrawal Posted on 25 Jul, 2011 The New Zealand Herald recently published …
Sadwin – Words of Encouragement
As usual your site provided me with information that pertains to me and probably many other people. I noticed comments …
Cell biology surrounding metal on metal hips
Review of the Cell biology surrounding metal on metal hips Source – Connie; My DePuy Hip Recall Metal-on-metal hip resurfacing …
Australia – Hip surgery ruins lives
Hip surgery ruins lives Rachel Browne; March 13, 2011 Revision of ASR Depuy Hips Revision of Metal on Metal Hips …
Can J&J Really Change – or is There An Endemic Rot in a Company Which Has Got too Large to Manage?
J&J CEO: Most Product Recalls are Behind Us; With Changes, We’ll Come Back Even Stronger [Canadian Press DataFile] April 28, …
Lawsuits Filed Against Recalled DePuy ASR Hip Implant
Lawsuits Filed Against Recalled DePuy ASR Hip Implant FORT WORTH, Texas, May 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Eight cases were filed …
South Wales (UK) Patients Seek Legal Advice After Early Hip Replacement Failure
Patients Seek Legal Advice After Early Hip Replacement Failure May 12, 2011 — South Wales Echo (UK) — MORE than …
Metal-on-metal (MoM) hip implants have officially worn out their welcome…
Hip Checked By: Shana Leonard; Published: Tue, Jul 12, 2011 – 10:49 am It appears as though metal-on-metal (MoM) hip implants …
Another Smith & Nephew BHR Problem
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
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
Patients are the cobblestones on the path to doctors profits (Earl Stevens, 2011) by Earl Stevens on Monday, 11 July …
Sadwin Asks the Hard Questions of the Hip Replacement Companies
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
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
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
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
FDA Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Website Details Risks Date Published: Friday, February 18th, 2011 The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) …
DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuit Filed by Seven Forced to Undergo Revision Surgery
DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuit Filed by Seven Forced to Undergo Revision Surgery Date Published: Friday, March 4th, 2011 A …
DePuy Patient Treatment Flow Chart
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
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
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
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
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
Texas DePuy Hip Implant Lawsuit Claims Metal Contamination Date Published: Tuesday, March 29th, 2011 Another defective DePuy hip implant lawsuit …
Growing Number of DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant Lawsuits
MDL Sought for Growing Number of DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant Lawsuits Date Published: Wednesday, April 6th, 2011 Another lawsuit has …
Launch of Hip, Knee Registries in USA
DePuy ASR Hip Implant Prompts Launch of Hip, Knee Registries Date Published: Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 The DePuy ASR hip …
Australian Victims of Faulty DePuy ASR
Australian Victims of Faulty DePuy ASR Hip Implants Speak Out Date Published: Monday, May 16th, 2011 The DePuy ASR Acetabular …
DePuy Victim Cobalt & Chromium Spike
DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant Lawsuit Claims Device Caused Victim’s Cobalt, Chromium Levels to Spike Date Published: Thursday, May 19th, 2011 …
DePuy Pinnacle Hip Lawsuits
DePuy Pinnacle Hip Lawsuits Consolidated in Texas Date Published: Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 The DePuy Pinnacle is a metal-on-metal hip …
Australians File DePuy Hip Class Action
Australians File DePuy Hip Implant Class Action Lawsuit Date Published: Friday, June 3rd, 2011 The DePuy ASR Acetabular Hip Replacement …
Pain, Disability Plague Many
Pain, Disability Plague Many with Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Date Published: Wednesday, June 8th, 2011 Rather than the relief that most …
80 in Wisconsin filed suit against DePuy
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
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 Hip Lawsuits Growing Daily
DePuy ASR Hip Implant Litigation Gaining Momentum Date Published: Friday, July 8th, 2011 It’s starting to look like the litigation …
Cobalt Poisoning – Listen to the Toxicology Expert on Video
Metal Toxicologist Part 1: Background & Expertise of toxicology expert Dr. Michael McCabe Metal Toxicology Expert Part 2: DePuy ASR …
J&J’s Metal-on-Metal Hips Subject of 1,000 Lawsuits
By Katherine Hobson Hip Suits: Artificial hips made by Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Orthopaedics unit are the subject of about …
Revision Surgery’s May Fail After DePuy Hip Replacements
Recipients of Recalled DePuy Hip Replacements Face Serious Consequences of Failed Revision Surgeries Author: William Davis You may already know …
Zimmer Hip Replacement Recall
What to Do If You Have Problems With Your Zimmer Durom Cup Implant? Author: Elisabeth Kuhn The DePuy ASR XL …
Total Hip Replacement vs. Resurfacing
Total Hip Replacement vs. Hip Resurfacing Author: Hilary smiyh Ageing is an inevitable as well as irreversible process. As we …
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Hip Replacement Settlements
Hip Replacement Settlements Author: Susan Ardizzoni FDA Requires DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Recall: The FDA reports a Class 2 medical …
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Depuy Hip Recall Lawsuit – The Solution to Hip Replacement Problems Posted: Apr 08, 2011 A Depuy Hip Recall Lawsuit …
DePuy Hip Replacement Recall
Patients Worldwide Adversely Affected by DePuy Hip Replacement Recall Posted: Dec 01, 2010 More than a month has passed since …
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DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System Failure Leads to Lawsuit, According to the Law Offices of John David Hart Houston, Texas …
UK – Hip Support Group Asks for Help With DePuy ASR Total Hip Replacements
Altogether Hip support group pushes for medical help 8:49am Monday 4th July 2011 By Megi Rychlikova » PATIENTS from across the …
Is New Zimmer Maxera Cup Hip Any Better?
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Zimmer Durom Cup Recall?
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Zimmer Durom Lawsuit
Makers of Zimmer Durom Hip Cup Sued for Failures Written by zimmerimqto on Jun-20-11 10:39am Source As a people, American‘s …
Patient Victory Over DePuy ASR Hip Recall Litigation
Patient Victory in Wisconsin Court Over DePuy ASR Hip Recall Litigation A victim with a recalled DePuy ASR hip implant …
Zimmer Durom Cup Hip Implant Lawsuit Settlement
Zimmer Durom Cup Hip Implant Lawsuit Settlement Hip Replacement Revision Lawsuit Attorneys Following the failure reports of hundreds of Zimmer Durom …
United Kingdom DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Recall – Legal Help
DePuy ASR hip replacement recall: Patient information on medical negligence compensation claim potential. Posted on June 30, 2011 by Muhammed …
Zimmer Durom Cup – New Lawsuit
Zimmer Durom Cup Named in New Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Lawsuit Date Published: Wednesday, July 6th, 2011 A new lawsuit involving …
What You Should Know About Metallosis
Metallosis: The Things You Should Know About This Condition by Katherine Russel in Law / Personal Injury (submitted 2011-07-06) Metal …
Stryker Trident Hip Replacement System Recall
What Caused The Stryker Trident Hip Replacement System Recall? Posted on July 4, 2011 by Rottenstein Law Group Stryker Corporation …
FDA 510K DePuy ASR Modular Acetabular Hip Replacement File
From the FDA Database – the DePuy ASR 510K Traditional Application file – confidential parts greyed out Download here – …
Unpublished report from FDA Database Downplaying Cobalt Chrome Metal Ion Danger
This Report is part of any unpublished submission (?) which seeks to dismiss any harmful effects of cobalt or chrome …
Corin Cormet FDA Approval – At Least the FDA Panel included Metal Ion Serum Levels
Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel – February 22, 2007 The Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel (the Panel) met on Thursday, …
Corin Cormet Post PMA-Approval Study Proposed Protocol
Monitoring of Cobalt and Chromium Ions NOT in the Protocol… Download full Presentation – click here Technorati Tags: FDA, bad …
Corin Cormet Presentation to FDA Approvals Panel
Corin Presentation to FDA Approvals Panel Ever wonder what they tell the panel to get a 510K approval… Download presentation …
Corin 510K Approval Details
Corin FDA Approvals Source: click here Corin 510K Biolox FDA Approval K103120.pdf Corin Minhip K083312.pdf Corin BIOLOX delta Modular Femoral …
Corin 2010 Results – Lackustre Profit Joint (pardon the pun)…
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 …
FDA Approval for Corin – 510K Approval
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
DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Recall Lawsuit This is a very informative Video – MUST Watch… Technorati Tags: FDA, …
Hospital Pass to New DePuy President…
New DePuy President – New DePuy Hip Challenges J. Cooper Carlisle | July 2nd, 2011 | Posted in Depuy Hip …
Has Stryker Done Their Homework on Corin…???
Clinical Fallout – Hip Resurfacing – The Corin Involvement This YouTube video clip from the very respected McMinn Centre in …
Class Action Lawsuit vs. a Multidistrict Litigation Lawsuit???
The Difference Between A Class Action Lawsuit And A Multidistrict Litigation Lawsuit Published by: Katherine Russel (7) Source: click here …
Spread the Word – Most DePuy Victims in The Dark
Majority Of DePuy ASR Recipients Do Not Know There Is A Recall Posted on July 2, 2011 by Quzido As …
DePuy Hip Recall Mass Litigation Scheduled November 18th, 2011
Hearing For MDL Ruling Over DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuits To Take Place Posted on July 1, 2011 by Los Angeles …
Sadwin Asks … Are We always Informed? NOT…
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New Hip Replacement Implants – Who Needs Them?
New Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Better When it Comes to Hip Replacement Devices Posted on June 29, 2011 Source: Rottenstein Law …
Can You Trust The Surgeon – Law Firm Says YES, Mostly…
Their View? DePuy Hip Recall Lawyers Defend Orthopaedic Surgeons 01/26/2011 As New Jersey and Philadelphia DePuy hip recall lawyers, we …
Good Advice if You Have A DePuy Hip Replacement
DePuy Lawsuit Hip Problems You Should Not Ignore At times, we do not know the underlying problems that will affect …
Informative Legal Website – USA based
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 …
Pinnacle Lawsuits to be Consolidated in Texas Court
57 product liability lawsuits pending against the DePuy Pinnacle hip replacement systems Source: Gregory Fraser At present there are at …
Why Big Head Metal On Metal Hips Hurt – Scientific view!
Why large-head metal-on-metal hip replacements are painful: the anatomical basis of psoas impingement on the femoral head-neck junction; Cobb JP, …
Sadwin on Stryker – Don’t Strike Out With Corin
So You Want to Beat Up Smith & Nephew – Where do Patients Fit Into the Picture? Stryker are going …
Juergen’s DePuy Hip Replacement Nightmare – Down, But Fighting Back
Company and Surgeon Run Away When Worker is Gunned Down by a Bad Hip and a Dodgy DePuy Hip Implant …
Juergen’s Story – Toxic Metal Levels at 200 Times Normal
The Surgeon that did it – Won’t Look at it because Juergen has No Insurance Left Hi Earl, This is …
Sadwin Gives them a Sterling Suggestion or Two
Just in from Howard’s Desk (wheel chair) … I just sent a feedback message to med page. How ridiculous it …
Stryker wants to take on Smith & Nephew in USA
What’s new in the market to fix your hip Stryker markets hip rebuilding system expanding into rival’s U.S. monopoly ; …
Global Hip Replacement Implants Market is forecast to reach $8.6 billion
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Cobalt Toxicity – Not to be Dismissed
Cobalt Toxicity Source: Click here While it may seem worrying when an automobile is recalled due to a manufacturing error …
Metallosis Problems for DePuy Pinnacle Victims
Metallosis: A Problem for DePuy Pinnacle Clients by Gregory Fraser After nearly 1300 complaints since November last year with the …
Snippets from Anderson Law Offices, LLC
Image via Wikipedia Check out these Snippets from Anderson Law Offices, LLC Source: Click here DePuy Hip Replacement Surgery DePuy …
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