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 …
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Metal-on-metal hip implant risks ‘unique’ – Health – CBC News
Metal-on-metal hip implant risks ‘unique’ – Health – CBC News. Metal-on-metal hip implant risks ‘unique’ FDA gives recommendations on how …
J&J Said to Offer Implant Pact That May Reach $2 Billion – Bloomberg
J&J Said to Offer Implant Pact That May Reach $2 Billion – Bloomberg. J&J Said to Offer Implant Pact That …
Cardiologist William Maisel (deputy director for science at the FDA) Arrested In Prostitution Sting Operation – Forbes
Cardiologist William Maisel Arrested In Prostitution Sting Operation – Forbes. Larry Husten, Contributor I’m a medical journalist covering cardiology news. …
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 …
San Diego Chargers team doctor sues Smith & Nephew over botched hip implant | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News
San Diego Chargers team doctor sues Smith & Nephew over botched hip implant | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News. …
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 …
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 …
Howard Sadwin – Video of Howard’s battle with the damage from Smith & Nephew BHR hip
Howard has put together a video outlining his problems with the damage to his health and life caused by the …
Anon. UK – Smith & Nephew BHR hip failure heartache…
I would like to remain anonymous just for now but I would like to tell you my ongoing story. At …
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 …
FDA Executive Summary Memorandum – Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Systems – June 27-28, 2012 Meeting
I. Introduction and Purpose of Advisory Panel Meeting Hip arthroplasty devices, including metal-on-metal (MoM) hip systems, have been …
Stryker Rejuvenate Hip Patient shows signs of Metallosis
Stryker Rejuvenate Hip Patient shows signs of Metallosis. December 9, 2012, 10:30:00AM. By Jane Mundy Bergen County, NJ: When Paul, who had …
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, …
Ed Confirms that S&N BHR MoM’s are Ticking Bombs…
I applaud your compilation of experiences and data on issues with Smith & Nephew BHR (resurfacing) MOM implants.. I too …
Smith & Nephew sued for BHR Defects — Cheryl and Ken elmore (plaintiffs) vs. Smith & Nephew
cheryl and ken elmore (plaintiffs) vs. smith & nephew filed 10/17/12 in the united states district court for the northern …
Howard’s View on the FDA’s lack of action on MoM hip studies…
What happened to the the FDA‘s request, NOTHING HAPPENED. The FDA gets heat put on them especially in todays enviornment …
What Happened to the FDA Request for More Hip Implant Studies? – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts
What Happened to the FDA Request for More Hip Implant Studies? – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass …
In Wake of Smith & Nephew Hip Recall, Company Reports Third-Quarter Sales Drop, as Hip Replacement Sales Slide 4%
In Wake of Smith & Nephew Hip Recall, Company Reports Third-Quarter Sales Drop, as Hip Replacement Sales Slide 4%. In …
Howard Says – And We Agree – Come Clean Smith & Nephew
It is time for Smith and Nephew to be realistic and honest, afterall in their code of ehtics the safety …
U.S. Senate: Leading Medical Device Company Ghost-Wrote Articles, Paid Physicians : Consumer News : Medical Daily
U.S. Senate: Leading Medical Device Company Ghost-Wrote Articles, Paid Physicians : Consumer News : Medical Daily. U.S. Senate: Leading Medical …
Greater wear reduction seen with ceramic-on-poly vs metal-on-poly hips | Orthopedics Today
Greater wear reduction seen with ceramic-on-poly vs metal-on-poly hips | Orthopedics Today. Greater wear reduction seen with ceramic-on-poly vs metal-on-poly …
Lorraine – natural treatments may work on artificial joints too?
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 …
It isn’t just MoM prosthesis that’s a problem… Paul’s story
It isn’t just MoM prosthesis that’s a problem. In Sept 2006 I had a total hip replacement. The surgeon used …
Stryker Rejuvenate Hip—Nothing but Agony
Source: Stryker Rejuvenate Hip—Nothing but Agony. Stryker Rejuvenate Hip—Nothing but Agony October 12, 2012, 02:00:00PM. By Jane Mundy Burns, TN: Ewell was given …
The FDA is there to protect patients? Bullsh*t …
The FDA is there to protect patients? Bullsht | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News. The FDA is there to …
FDA Asks Judge to Dismiss Spying Suit Filed by Employees – Businessweek
FDA Asks Judge to Dismiss Spying Suit Filed by Employees – Businessweek. Bloomberg News FDA Asks Judge to Dismiss Spying …
Alert issued for another hip implant – 04-Oct-2012 – NZ Health & Safety news
Alert issued for another hip implant – 04-Oct-2012 – NZ Health & Safety news. Alert issued for another hip implant The British …
FDA warns Zimmer over manufacturing of hip devices – chicagotribune.com
FDA warns Zimmer over manufacturing of hip devices – chicagotribune.com. FDA warns Zimmer over manufacturing of hip devices Reuters 4:58 …
This is AMAZING – Implanted Eye Device
FDA Panel Says Yes to Implanted Eye Device. FDA Panel Says Yes to Implanted Eye Device By David Pittman, Washington Correspondent, …
Orthopedic startup in Indiana aims to sell cheaper, more durable total hip implant | MedCity News
Orthopedic startup in Indiana aims to sell cheaper, more durable total hip implant | MedCity News. Orthopedic startup in Indiana …
Medical Devices Vulnerable to Hacking Need Oversight – Businessweek
Medical Devices Vulnerable to Hacking Need Oversight – Businessweek. Bloomberg News Medical Devices Vulnerable to Hacking Need Oversight By Jordan …
Smith & Nephew Ethics…
Here is one page in Smith & Nephews code of ethics- Paragraph 2 beginning with “Smith & Nephew” third sentence …
Stryker Recalls Neptune Devices After Death Reported – Bloomberg
Stryker Recalls Neptune Devices After Death Reported – Bloomberg. Stryker Recalls Neptune Devices After Death Reported By Michelle Fay Cortez …
Metal-on-Metal hip Implants Can Corrode | FDA Reports
Metal-on-Metal hip Implants Can Corrode | FDA Reports. Metal-on-Metal hip Implants Can Corrode At the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) …
Corrosion at the neck-stem junction as a cause of metal ion release and pseudotumour formation
Corrosion at the neck-stem junction as a cause of metal ion release and pseudotumour formation. Corrosion at the neck-stem junction …
YAHOO — Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Lawsuit Filed Over Metal Poisoning – AboutLawsuits.com
Source: Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Lawsuit Filed Over Metal Poisoning – AboutLawsuits.com. Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Lawsuit Filed Over …
No early link between all-metal hip implants and cancer-study | Reuters
No early link between all-metal hip implants and cancer-study | Reuters. No early link between all-metal hip implants and cancer-study …
THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE – Long-term results, durability, modularity among advantages of metal-on-metal hips | Orthopedics Today
Long-term results, durability, modularity among advantages of metal-on-metal hips | Orthopedics Today. Long-term results, durability, modularity among advantages of metal-on-metal …
Interview with Derek McMinn and Ronan Treacy – Orthopaedic Product News
Orthopaedic Product News – For Today’s Orthopaedic Professional. COMPANY INTERVIEW Derek McMinn and Ronan Treacy Mr Derek McMinn MD FRCS …
Smith & Nephew Birmingham hip resurfacing – THE PREVALENCE OF FAILURE
Birmingham hip resurfacing. Birmingham hip resurfacing THE PREVALENCE OF FAILURE A. D. Carrothers, MBChB, MRCS, DipIMC, RCSEd, Orthopaedic Specialist Registrar1; …
Neurosurgeon’s Conflict With Spine Device Company Sheds More Light on FDA Approval Process
Neurosurgeon’s Conflict With Spine Device Company Sheds More Light on FDA Approval Process. Neurosurgeon’s Conflict With Spine Device Company Sheds …
26% Failure in Female Smith & Nephew BHR’s – The ten-year survival of the Birmingham… [J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2012] – PubMed – NCBI
26% Failure in Female Smith & Nephew BHR’s – and higher failure in older males… The ten-year survival of the …
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 …
Smith & Nephew: my top Woodford stock after dividend hike – Citywire Money
Smith & Nephew: my top Woodford stock after dividend hike – Citywire Money. Smith & Nephew: my top Woodford stock …
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 …
Revision of hip resurfacing arthroplasty with a bone-conserving short-stem implant
Journal of Medical Case Reports | Abstract | Revision of hip resurfacing arthroplasty with a bone-conserving short-stem implant: a case …
» Medical device units recalled in Q2 represent eight-quarter high | MedCity News
» Medical device units recalled in Q2 represent eight-quarter high | MedCity News. Medical device units recalled in Q2 represent …