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Tag Archives: FDA

Lorraine – natural treatments may work on artificial joints too?

October 16, 2012

Earl, I read your letters every day.  So many people having difficulties world wide.  I have the Stryker TritonCeramic-on Ceramic Alumina. Recall reasons, contaminated …

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The FDA is there to protect patients? Bullsh*t …

October 11, 2012

The FDA is there to protect patients? Bullsht | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News. The FDA is there to …

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FDA Asks Judge to Dismiss Spying Suit Filed by Employees – Businessweek

October 4, 2012

FDA Asks Judge to Dismiss Spying Suit Filed by Employees – Businessweek. Bloomberg News FDA Asks Judge to Dismiss Spying …

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FDA warns Zimmer over manufacturing of hip devices – chicagotribune.com

October 4, 2012

FDA warns Zimmer over manufacturing of hip devices – chicagotribune.com. FDA warns Zimmer over manufacturing of hip devices Reuters 4:58 …

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This is AMAZING – Implanted Eye Device

September 30, 2012

FDA Panel Says Yes to Implanted Eye Device. FDA Panel Says Yes to Implanted Eye Device By David Pittman, Washington Correspondent, …

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Medical Devices Vulnerable to Hacking Need Oversight – Businessweek

September 29, 2012

Medical Devices Vulnerable to Hacking Need Oversight – Businessweek. Bloomberg News Medical Devices Vulnerable to Hacking Need Oversight By Jordan …

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Stryker Recalls Neptune Devices After Death Reported – Bloomberg

September 27, 2012

Stryker Recalls Neptune Devices After Death Reported – Bloomberg. Stryker Recalls Neptune Devices After Death Reported By Michelle Fay Cortez …

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FDA Presentation Describes Corrosion of Metal Hip Implants

September 26, 2012

A presentation at a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) meeting about metal-on-metal hip implants covered the life-threatening corrosion that occurs …

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Where are the Transvaginal Mesh Studies Requested by the FDA? – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts

September 25, 2012

Where are the Transvaginal Mesh Studies Requested by the FDA? – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts. …

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YAHOO — Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Lawsuit Filed Over Metal Poisoning – AboutLawsuits.com

September 21, 2012

Source: Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Lawsuit Filed Over Metal Poisoning – AboutLawsuits.com. Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Lawsuit Filed Over …

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Neurosurgeon’s Conflict With Spine Device Company Sheds More Light on FDA Approval Process

September 7, 2012

Neurosurgeon’s Conflict With Spine Device Company Sheds More Light on FDA Approval Process. Neurosurgeon’s Conflict With Spine Device Company Sheds …

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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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» Medical device units recalled in Q2 represent eight-quarter high | MedCity News

August 30, 2012

» Medical device units recalled in Q2 represent eight-quarter high | MedCity News. Medical device units recalled in Q2 represent …

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FDA Aims To Smooth Premarket Review process | Bloomberg BNA

August 24, 2012

FDA Aims To Smooth Premarket Review process | Bloomberg BNA. Wednesday, August 22, 2012 FDA Aims To Smooth Premarket Review …

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FDA Executives Knew About Plan to Spy on Whistle-Blower Scientists

August 23, 2012

FDA Executives Knew About Plan to Spy on Whistle-Blower Scientists. FDA Executives Knew About Plan to Spy on Scientists August …

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FDA SpyGate — New Revelations Challenge The New York Times Investigation of Agency “Enemies List”

August 22, 2012

FDA SpyGate — New Revelations Challenge The New York Times Investigation of Agency “Enemies List,” Raise More Questions About the …

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Stryker Hip Implant Lawsuit | Stryker Trident Hip Recall

August 20, 2012

Stryker Hip Implant Lawsuit | Stryker Trident Hip Recall. New York Woman Seeks $6 Million for Stryker Hip Implant Injuries …

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Cry from the Heart – Where is Mr Smith & his Nephew?

August 20, 2012

Recent comment published on Earl‘sview that deserves more notice: Does Smith and Nephew not hear the cries from victims of …

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Pre Market Approval – Why does the Law shelter Smith & Nephew & others like them?

August 20, 2012

Premarket Approval by the FDA – why do we lose out? Reading this recent law review article by Professor Ralph Hall, …

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Smith & Nephew R3 Hip Liner Recall Lawyer – Hip Implant Lawsuit Attorney

August 19, 2012

Smith & Nephew R3 Hip Liner Recall Lawyer – Hip Implant Lawsuit Attorney. The Smith & Nephew R3 Hip Implant …

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Dems urge FDA to boost medtech recall database | MassDevice.com

August 19, 2012

Dems urge FDA to boost medtech recall database | MassDevice.com On Call | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News. Dems …

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Loophole in FDA’s Approval Process for Medical Devices Prompts Letter from Congress – Forbes

August 18, 2012

Loophole in FDA’s Approval Process for Medical Devices Prompts Letter from Congress – Forbes. Loophole in FDA’s Approval Process for …

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The US Medical Device Market is a Dinosaur – Mike comments

August 14, 2012

The medical device industry is a dinosaur. Sales people getting paid hundreds of thousands who don’t really know anything about …

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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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FDA Employee Surveillance May Indicate the Agency Has Lots to Hide | Top Secret Writers

July 29, 2012

FDA Employee Surveillance May Indicate the Agency Has Lots to Hide | Top Secret Writers. FDA Employee Surveillance May Indicate …

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Protection to paranoia for FDA’s surveillance program | Editorials | Tri-CityHerald.com

July 28, 2012

Protection to paranoia for FDA’s surveillance program | Editorials | Tri-CityHerald.com. Protection to paranoia for FDA’s surveillance program Published: July …

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What does the FDA have to Hide? Who do they work for??

July 28, 2012

FDA shouldn’t be spying on whistle-blowers – Tampa Bay Times. FDA shouldn’t be spying on whistle-blowers In Print: Saturday, July …

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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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Bard Must Pay $5.5 Million Over Vaginal Mesh Implants – Bloomberg

July 25, 2012

Bard Must Pay $5.5 Million Over Vaginal Mesh Implants – Bloomberg. Bard Must Pay $5.5 Million Over Vaginal Mesh Implants …

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Wright Medical Filed Petition to Block Smith & Nephews Metal Implant

July 25, 2012

Wright Medical Filed Petition to Block Smith & Nephews Metal Implant. Wright Medical Filed Petition to Block Smith & Nephews …

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Is the US Medical Device Industry Heading the Way of the Dinosaur?

July 21, 2012

Plastics News – Report calls for changes in medical device sector. Report calls for changes in medical device sector By …

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Henry Miller: FDA has device makers looking outside U.S. | fda, device, medical – Opinion – The Orange County Register

July 21, 2012

Henry Miller: FDA has device makers looking outside U.S. | fda, device, medical – Opinion – The Orange County Register. …

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FDA surveillance operation draws criticism from lawmakers | Reuters

July 16, 2012

FDA surveillance operation draws criticism from lawmakers | Reuters. FDA surveillance operation draws criticism from lawmakers WASHINGTON | Sun Jul …

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Delays and Difficulties in Assessing Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants – The Law Offices of John David Hart

July 16, 2012

Delays and Difficulties in Assessing Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants – The Law Offices of John David Hart. Delays and Difficulties in …

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Total Hip Modular Necks – Is this the next phase of Hip Failures?

July 15, 2012

Total Hip Modular Necks – Is this the next phase of Hip Failures?. Total Hip Modular Necks – Is this …

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FDA – Overview of Medical Device Regulation > Information about MDUFA III

July 15, 2012

Overview of Medical Device Regulation > Information about MDUFA III. Information about MDUFA III Congress recently authorized the Medical Device …

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Medical Device ID Proposal Unveiled – GovInfoSecurity

July 15, 2012

Medical Device ID Proposal Unveiled – GovInfoSecurity. Medical Device ID Proposal Unveiled FDA Would Create Database of Information By Marianne …

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Smith And Nephew Hip Replacement Recall Lawsuit Attorney

July 15, 2012

Smith And Nephew Hip Replacement Recall Lawsuit Attorney. Saunders & Walker PA 3491 Gandy Blvd. North Suite 200 Pinellas Park, …

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FDA to help medical device sales with expanded pre-market feedback program

July 15, 2012

FDA to help medical device sales with expanded pre-market feedback program. FDA to help medical device sales with expanded pre-market …

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Press Announcements > FDA outlines plans to provide earlier feedback on device product submissions

July 14, 2012

Press Announcements > FDA outlines plans to provide earlier feedback on device product submissions. FDA NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: …

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FDA to guide device makers on marketing application – chicagotribune.com

July 14, 2012

FDA to guide device makers on marketing application – chicagotribune.com. FDA to guide device makers on marketing application Ads by …

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Stryker Recalls Two Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants

July 14, 2012

Stryker Recalls Two Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants. Stryker Recalls Two Hip Implants July 9, 2012 — Stryker Corp. announced a voluntary …

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Dr Stephen (Steve) Tower to Join the Earl’sview site – to answer patient questions

July 14, 2012

Earlsview Over the year since I set up Earlsview as part of my “anger management” the site has had nearly …

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FDA – User Fees for Medical Devices: Third Time Lucky?

July 8, 2012

User Fees for Medical Devices: Third Time Lucky? John R. Graham, Director, Health Care Studies Congress recently passed, almost unanimously, S.3187, …

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FDA Faces Daunting Task as Health Apps Multiply | Sci-Tech Today

July 8, 2012

FDA Faces Daunting Task as Health Apps Multiply | Sci-Tech Today. FDA Faces Daunting Task as Health Apps Multiply By …

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FDA Proposes New Rule That Would Require Medical Devices Such as Surgical Mesh to Carry Unique Device Identifier

July 8, 2012

FDA Proposes New Rule That Would Require Medical Devices Such as Surgical Mesh to Carry Unique Device Identifier. FDA Proposes …

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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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Stryker recalls two metal-on-metal hip products for fear of corrosion

July 8, 2012

Stryker recalls two metal-on-metal hip products for fear of corrosion. Stryker recalls two metal-on-metal hip products for fear of corrosion …

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Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee Day 2

July 8, 2012

June 28 2012 – Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee Day 2 Click the link …

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Biomet M2a Magnum Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Lawsuit

July 8, 2012

News Headline Story | equities.com. Biomet M2a Magnum Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Lawsuit Alleges Defective Implant Caused Oregon Woman to Suffer …

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