Posted by Joseph H. Saunders January 25, 2018 1:48 PM Roughly 1 in 10 Americans, 32 million, have a medical …
NewsStudy: Revision Surgery Rate for Metal-on-Metal Hips on Rise January 24, 2018 A new study finds the rates of revision …
If the Biomet Magnum Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement System was good enough for Olympic champion gymnast Mary Lou Retton, it should …
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 Govt panel likely to suggest compensation for those …
Experiments to establish the safety of hip implants believed to have injured hundreds of patients were themselves seriously flawed, the …
Henry Bodkin 14 OCTOBER 2017 • 1:54PM Hundreds of patients claiming compensation for “failed” metal-on-metal hip implants will take a …
Orthopedics | Metal allergy is an uncommon and poorly understood cause of failure of orthopedic implants. To the authors’ knowledge, …
Robert’s hip replacement has served him well for many years, even though the metal-on-metal device was recalled by DePuy. Just …
The metal hip implants are under the spotlight. There are concerns thousands of people could be at risk of heart …
Dr Neil McGuire, clinical director of medical devices at the MHRA, said he wanted to establish whether cobalt leached from …
HSE safety alert sent to all State hospitals says patients need to undergo regular testing… The British Medicines and Healthcare …
A new study has found that outcomes following metal-on-metal hip revision surgery performed for abnormal reactions to metal have improved …
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 patients with “metal on metal” hips are being told to undergo X-rays and blood tests after watchdogs …
TENS of thousands of Brits with defective hip replacements need medical checks over fears they may be toxic. A health …
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 Posted by Shezad Malik MD JD February 24, 2017 11:47 AM I am providing this …
Class action lawsuit against British hip resurfacing maker can proceed in Alberta February 8, 2017 by Canadian Underwriter The …
New Zealand Medical System – Private Insurance FAIL Earl Stevens, 08 Feb 2017 As many may know, I moved …
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 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 Gulraj S. Matharu, BSc(Hons), …
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 Posted by Shezad Malik MD JD January 31, 2017 11:02 AM The Smith …
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 caseThe logo of healthcare company Johnson & Johnson is seen in …
New video from Dr Steve Tower: Steve comments: Arthroplasty Cobalt Encephalopathy (ACE) is likely common and now we can “see” …
Dr Stephen Tower discusses Metal on Metal Hip Issues
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, …
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 …
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 March 26, 2013 | …
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, …
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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 implantsinfo@metalhipproblems.co.uk. 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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 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 …
Company aware of hip implant danger – National – NZ Herald News. Company aware of hip implant danger By Hana …
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 …
Hip Study: Smith & Nephew touts study results for new metal-on-metal implants | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News. Hip …
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 …
F.D.A. Seeks to Tighten Regulation of All-Metal Hip Implants By BARRY MEIER Published: January 16, 2013 Source: New York Times …
Sunday, January 6, 2013 Dear Senator Begich, I am very appreciative of your personal reply to my concerns about the …
Why does it appear Smith and Nephew is trying to hide behind the pre-emption laws and not face accountability. Their …
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 …
Like all your readers I am very thankful for your informative site which I have been looking at over the …
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 …
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 …
Howard has been reading and its time for Smith & Nephew to admit the facts – not spin In my …
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’ – KSWO, …
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. – 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 …
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, …
FDA Executive Summary Memorandum Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Systems Prepared for the June 27-28, 2012 Meeting of the Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Hip surgery ruins lives Rachel Browne; March 13, 2011 Revision of ASR Depuy Hips Revision of Metal on Metal Hips …
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 FORT WORTH, Texas, May 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Eight cases were filed …
Patients Seek Legal Advice After Early Hip Replacement Failure May 12, 2011 — South Wales Echo (UK) — MORE than …
Hip Checked By: Shana Leonard; Published: Tue, Jul 12, 2011 – 10:49 am It appears as though metal-on-metal (MoM) hip implants …
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 …
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 ASR Hip Implant Lawsuit Filed by Seven Forced to Undergo Revision Surgery Date Published: Friday, March 4th, 2011 A …
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 Prompts Launch of Hip, Knee Registries Date Published: Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 The DePuy ASR hip …
Australian Victims of Faulty DePuy ASR Hip Implants Speak Out Date Published: Monday, May 16th, 2011 The DePuy ASR Acetabular …
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 Consolidated in Texas Date Published: Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 The DePuy Pinnacle is a metal-on-metal hip …
Australians File DePuy Hip Implant Class Action Lawsuit Date Published: Friday, June 3rd, 2011 The DePuy ASR Acetabular Hip Replacement …
Pain, Disability Plague Many with Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Date Published: Wednesday, June 8th, 2011 Rather than the relief that most …
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 …
By Katherine Hobson Hip Suits: Artificial hips made by Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Orthopaedics unit are the subject of about …
