A MAN DESTOYED: THE BIRMINGHAM HIP RESURFACING DISTASTER
Randal L. Hoyt, 11 January 2018 This article is to expose the actions of an orthopedic surgeon who in …
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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 …
Blood metal ion levels can identify hip replacement patients at low risk of ARMD: Blood metal ion levels can effectively identify patients at low risk of adverse reactions after metal on metal hip replacement — ScienceDaily
Blood metal ion levels can identify hip replacement patients at low risk of ARMDBlood metal ion levels can effectively identify …
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 …
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 …
Charges against artificial hip maker not pre-empted by federal law | Business Insurance
A federal appeals court has reinstated negligence and product liability claims against Smith & Nephew by a patient whose hip …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Smith & Nephew – More Recalls
More metal problems for patients… Smith & Nephew recalls Modular SMF, Modular Redapt hip implants NOVEMBER 17, 2016 BY BRAD …
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing system | Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing system | Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Birmingham Hip Resurfacing system Related information About recall actions Update – …
Cheryl’s BHR Horror story
In 2009 I was 53 years old and found out I needed my right hip replaced. I decided to have …
MoM Hips, Dr Stephen Tower Presentation – Essential Viewing
Dr Stephen Tower discusses Metal on Metal Hip Issues
Good News in the Preemption Battle – Claims Not Preempted
Full Article Link: DePuy Total Hip System Lawsuit – Claims Not Preempted. Federal Judge Refuses to Dismiss DePuy Total Hip System …
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 …
Mike’s Smith & Nephew hellhole
I had Bilateral Hip Resurfacing done Feb. 2012 At H.S.S. NYC. Smith and Nephew Birmingham Hip Resurfacing implants. Starting having …
Di’s Anguish – another Smith & Nephew victim
I am 63, yrs of age. In 2003, (at age 52), I underwent hip replacement surgery on my right hip, …
USA Smith & Nephew BHR Lawsuit
USA Smith & Nephew BHR Lawsuit There are a large number of people who have suffered from adverse effects as …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Just Remember it is all Your Fault!!!
Just remember patients, this is actually your fault! I have just read with great interest Howard’s response to the letter …
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 …
Smith & Nephew Letter
Comments from Howard Here is the letter – Smith & Nephew Letter 5-6-2009 1. Smith & Nephew failed to include the …
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 …
Smith and Nephew Hip Replacement Newsletter
Smith and Nephew Hip Replacement Newsletter. Smith and Nephew Motion to Consolidate Levin Papantonio has filed a motion to consolidate …
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 …
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, …
Bullshit and Jellybeans at its finest – 100 workers job losses at Smith & Nephew blamed on Obamacare – Washington Times
Latest Obamacare casualty: 100 workers at Smith & Nephew – Washington Times. BS R US – Latest Obamacare casualty: 100 …
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 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, …
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 …
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 …
What DePuy Orthopaedics Knew About Its All-Metal Hips – NYTimes.com
What DePuy Orthopaedics Knew About Its All-Metal Hips – NYTimes.com. EDITORIAL What a Company Knew About Its Metal Hips Published: …
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, …
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 …
Brooks asks if the orthopaedic companies are above the law?
it’s now become apparent that for those of us in the US, and seemingly the rest of the world, for …
Calling all Smith & Nephew victims
Calling all Smith & Nephew victims Being a regular reader and contributor to Earl‘s View I started noticing that there …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Consider both imaging and symptoms before metal-on-metal hip arthroplasty revisions | Orthopaedics Today Europe
Consider both imaging and symptoms before metal-on-metal hip arthroplasty revisions | Orthopaedics Today Europe. Orthopaedics Today Europe, Issue 6 MANCHESTER …
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 …
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, …
IMPORTANT – Surgeon talks about the silent MoM dangers
This video contains a very disturbing interview with a top surgeon who outlines the issues with Metal on Metal hips …
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 …
David’s BHR Horror Story – Smith & Nephew Floodgate will open soon…
I had the Birrmingham resurfacing to both hips with a gap of 5 months, in 2008. I was advised that …
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 …
Australia – Zimmer Durom Acetabular Component (used in hip replacements) Withdrawn from Market
Durom Acetabular Component (used in hip replacements). Durom Acetabular Component (used in hip replacements) Cancelled due to high revision rate …
Birmingham Hip Modular Head (used in hip replacements)
Birmingham Hip Modular Head (used in hip replacements). Birmingham Hip Modular Head (used in hip replacements) High revision rate 30 …
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 …
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 …
Smith and Nephew Issues Failure Warning on Metal Hip Implant – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts
Smith and Nephew Issues Failure Warning on Metal Hip Implant – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts. …
Growing metal-on-metal hip controversy threatens to swallow more device makers | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News
Growing metal-on-metal hip controversy threatens to swallow more device makers | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News. Growing metal-on-metal hip …
Smith & Nephew Withdraw THR version of BHR – Warning issued about hip implant
Radio New Zealand : News : National : Warning issued about hip implant. Warning issued about hip implant Updated at …
26% Failure in Female Smith & Nephew BHR’s – and higher failure in older males…
26% Failure in Female Smith & Nephew BHR’s – and higher failure in older males… The ten-year survival of the Birmingham… [J …
Q: Who is going to pay the Mortgage Mr Smith & Nephew while two BHR’s are revised?
Two BHR’s bite the dust – tip of the Iceberg – come clean Mr Smith & Nephew This is a …
Hip Resurfacing Shows Higher Failure Rate Than Replacement –Doctors Lounge
Hip Resurfacing Shows Higher Failure Rate Than Replacement –Doctors Lounge. Hip Resurfacing Shows Higher Failure Rate Than Replacement Last Updated: …
NZ – Metal on Metal – Smith & Nephew – Medsafe hip device statement | Scoop News
Medsafe hip device statement | Scoop News. Medsafe hip device statement Wednesday, 3 October 2012, 4:14 pm Press Release: Ministry …
Smith & Nephew Ethics…
Here is one page in Smith & Nephews code of ethics– Paragraph 2 beginning with “Smith & Nephew” third sentence …
Smith & Nephew launches new hinge knee implant
Source: Headline Story | equities.com. Smith & Nephew launches new hinge knee implant Comtex News Network Sep 14, 2012 (Datamonitor via …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
Anthony’s BHR hell. Just like DePuy. Come on Mr Smith & your Nephew – own up.
i had a bhr in 2003,after complaining about swelling and cicking in my hip i was told it was scar …
Smith & Nephew – Class 2 Recall R3 Constrained Acetabular Liner
Medical & Radiation Emitting Device Recalls. Class 2 Recall R3 Constrained Acetabular Liner Date Posted October 18, 2010 Recall Number …
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, …
Hip resurfacing: A boon for Boomers or too risky?
Hip resurfacing: A boon for Boomers or too risky?. Hip resurfacing: A boon for Boomers or too risky? By Annie …
Metal on metal hip resurfacing using the BHR, Cormet 2000, or Conserve Plus devices does not meet CTAF criteria 3-5 for safety, efficacy and improvement in health outcomes for patients as an alternative to total hip arthroplasty
Metal on metal hip resurfacing using the BHR, Cormet 2000, or Conserve Plus devices does not meet CTAF criteria 3-5 for …
Early Clinical Experience With the Use of the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System | Orthopedics
Early Clinical Experience With the Use of the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System | Orthopedics. Early Clinical Experience With the Use …
Meeting of the Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Advisory Panel June 27-28, 2012 Metal-on-Metal Hip Systems
Meeting of the Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Advisory Panel June 27-28, 2012 Metal-on-Metal Hip Systems http://www.fda.gov/downloads/AdvisoryCommittees/CommitteesMeetingMaterials/MedicalDevices/MedicalDevicesAdvisoryCommittee/OrthopaedicandRehabilitationDevicesPanel/UCM310217.pdf. This is a PDF …
Outcomes of Birmingham Hip Resurfacing: A Systematic Review
Outcomes of Birmingham Hip Resurfacing: A Systematic Review. Asian J Sports Med. 2012 March; 3(1): 1–7. PMCID: PMC3307960 Outcomes of Birmingham Hip Resurfacing: …
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 …
SMITH & NEPHEW BHR – FDA Papers – Appendix G: Summary of MoM Hip Resurfacing Post-Approval Studies
SMITH & NEPHEW BHR – FDA Papers – Appendix G: Summary of MoM Hip Resurfacing Post-Approval Studies Source: www.fda.gov/downloads/AdvisoryCommittees/CommitteesMeetingMaterials/MedicalDevices/MedicalDevicesAdvisoryCommittee/OrthopaedicandRehabilitationDevicesPanel/UCM309356.pdf. Download PDF …
Smith & Nephew BHR – Food and Drug Administration, HHS
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2011-title21-vol8/pdf/CFR-2011-title21-vol8-sec888-5.pdf. PDF File: Food and Drug Administration, HHS CFR-2011-title21-vol8-sec888-5 Food and Drug Administration, HHS 513(f) of the act) into class III …
SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS DATA PREMARKET APPROVAL APPLICATION P040033 SMITH & NEPHEW BHR BIRMINGHAM HIP RESURFACING SYSTEMf
Source: www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/ac/05/briefing/2005-4181b1_03_SSED_BHR_080505.pdf. SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS DATA PREMARKET APPROVAL APPLICATION P040033 SMITH & NEPHEW BHR BIRMINGHAM HIP RESURFACING SYSTEM …
FDA, Summary Minutes, Meeting of the Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Devices Advisory Panel, Open Session, Hilton Washington D.C. North, Gaithersburg, MD, at 12 (Sept. 8, 2005)
FDA, Summary Minutes, Meeting of the Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Devices Advisory Panel, Open Session, Hilton Washington D.C. North, Gaithersburg, MD, …
Attachments to Wright Medical’s request to Deny PMA to Smith & Nephew BHR
Dockets:. Dockets Management Back 2005P-0440 CP 1 Volume 1 Citizen Petition Attachment A – FDA, Summary Minutes, Meeting of the Orthopedic …
FDA Defense of its Decision to Grant PMA to Smith & Nephew’s BHR…
FDA Defense of its Decision to Grant PMA to Smith & Nephew’s BHR… http://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/dockets/05p0440/05p-0440-pdn0001-vol2.pdf. Dear Mr. Roberts: Food and Drug …
Smith & Nephew’s :Response to Wright Medical Technology’s Citizen’s Petition to Deny PPrIA P040033
http://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/dockets/05p0440/05p-0440-c000001-01-vol2.pdf. Smith & Nephew‘s :Response to Wright Medical Technology‘s Citizen’s Petition to Deny PPrIA P040033 Smith & Nephew, Inc. is …
Premarket Approval (PMA) Database – BIRMINGHAM HIP RESURFACING (BHR) SYSTEM
MDRWeb Medical Device Register On-line from Canon Communications, LLC. Premarket Approval (PMA) Database Premarket Approval (PMA) Database Trade Name: BIRMINGHAM …
P040033: BIRMINGHAM HIP RESURFACING (BHR) SYSTEM by SMITH&NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS – FDAzilla Devices
P040033: BIRMINGHAM HIP RESURFACING (BHR) SYSTEM by SMITH&NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS – FDAzilla Devices. PMA Application: P040033 S017 (Most recently approved supplement) Attribute …
Despite the Reasons AGAINST – FDA Advisory Panel Recommends Conditional Approval of Smith & Nephew’s BIRMINGHAM HIP Resurfacing Technology
WHO PULLED WHAT STRINGS???? Smith & Nephew | FDA Advisory Panel Recommends Conditional Approval of Smith & Nephew’s BIRMINGHAM HIP …
FDA PMA – how this hides the guilty and stops The Damaged and Suffering from getting Justice – Smith & Nephew
Smith & Nephew BHR – How can a device manufacturer be denied by the FDA on a 3/2 vote in …
MoM Hip Victim Stories to the Orthopedic and Rehab Devices Panel of Med. Devices Advisory Commitee
I just want to emphasize how important it is for as many of us as possible to send in our …
Smith and Nephew payments to 236 Sugeons & Institutions in the USA
This report says it all. If your product is so good – why do you have to pay MD’s to …
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 …
More Smith & Nephew BHR Problems – Katie’s Story (USA)
Hi, Sorry to hear about your pain and frustration. I too have a BHR with exactly same symptoms, elevated cobalt …
Another S&N BHR goes Sour – Brenda’s Story (UK)
Hi Earl I had a BHR resurfacing in 2004 on my right hip. 5 months ago I had a total …
More Smith & Nephew BHR Problems
More Smith & Nephew BHR – MoM Problems Emerging each day Comment received overnight: I too have a Smith and …
Howard View – on a few things
Great to see the activity pick up re: metal on metal hip devices, and yes they can be hazardous to …
Paul’s story – AGONY!
Hi all, Just an update. Over December and into Christmas my hip pain from my left BHR has got even …
Jackie – a typical story repeats again & again – Patient Fear and Distress
Comment received on Earlsview Blog this morning I’m not sure if i am posting this in the right place but …
Smith & Nephew sees shares fall on leaked details – Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance
Smith & Nephew sees shares fall on leaked details – Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance. Smith & Nephew sees shares …
Howard Sadwin’s Story – a lesson in perserverance…
Howard’s Story (as written by Howard): My intentions are to tell my story, and for others to listen to my …
Patient J Sends Zimmer a Horror Message – Zimmer Durom Cup
To Zimmer Consumer Relations: TO WHOM IT CONCERNS zimmer.consumerrelations@zimmer.com FROM Patient J, NEW ZEALAND I am /was at the time …
Crackdown on Doctors Who Take Kickbacks
Crackdown on Doctors Who Take Kickbacks By GARDINER HARRIS Published: March 3, 2009 NY Times WASHINGTON — Federal health officials …
Zimmer Blinks First on Physician Payments
Zimmer Blinks First on Physician Payments By David P. Hamilton | April 21, 2008 Source; bnet.com Is the ethical backlash …
Orthopedic companies settle DOJ probe, face SEC scrutiny; Medtronic loses a patent suit to Johnson & Johnson, releases new spinal device
Orthopedic companies settle DOJ probe, face SEC scrutiny; Medtronic loses a patent suit to Johnson & Johnson, releases new spinal …
Maryland – State’s health care professionals got millions in consulting fees
Local docs listed in fed’s query State’s health care professionals got millions in consulting fees from Baltimore Business Journal – …
Orthopedists liable under federal anti-kickback statute
Orthopedists liable under federal anti-kickback statute Surgeons who have agreements with companies should review their arrangements for compliance. by Richard …
U.S. government examining doctor kickbacks for medical devices
U.S. government examining doctor kickbacks for medical devices By Barnaby J. Feder Published: Monday, March 24, 2008 NY Times NEW …
New Hips Gone Awry Expose U.S. Kickbacks in Doctors’ Conflicts
New Hips Gone Awry Expose U.S. Kickbacks in Doctors’ Conflicts By David Armstrong – Jun 11, 2010 2:01 PM GMT+1000 …
Derek McMinn addresses Metal on Metal Hip Implants
My View: Great that such an authority in the area has taken the time, along with his team, to address …
Economic Sense at Smith & Nephew But will it improve things for Patients?
Smith & Nephew Restructures and Refocuses Source: Orhopedic Design & Technology The news that Smith & Nephew plc is combining …
How ‘Bout Smith & Nephew
How ‘Bout Smith & Nephew posted by Karen on 02 Aug 2011 at 6:34 pm All this data refers to …
Recent Knee Replacement Success
Gwen M. – Sugeon used VERILAST Technology From Smith & Nephew Source: Click here Gwen M. RESIDENCE: Pomfret, Maryland OCCUPATION …
No Poor Medical Device Companies.. Wright Beats, Keeps Outlook
Wright Beats, Keeps Outlook By Zacks Investment Research on July 29, 2011 | More Posts By Zacks Investment Research | …
Advances in Knee Replacement Surgery for Active Baby Boomers
Advances in Knee Replacement Surgery for Active Baby Boomers BY Jane Langille • POSTED July 25 2011 AT 12:00 pm …
Smith & Nephew’s Exclusive OXINIUM Material for Hip Replacement Implants Chosen for Premium Reimbursement in Japan
Smith & Nephew‘s Exclusive OXINIUM Material for Hip Replacement Implants Chosen for Premium Reimbursement in Japan By Benzinga Staff Source – …
Sadwin Raises More Questions – Will They Ever Be Answered?
Why don’t we hear more from those with defective Smith & Nephew Hips? Earl, you are right, are people afraid of speaking …
History – Smith & Nephew Receives US FDA Approval For Ceramic-On-Ceramic Hip
Smith & Nephew Receives US FDA Approval For Ceramic-On-Ceramic Hip June 25, 2006 By: Victor Rocha Website: http://www.hip-replacement-care.com Smith & …
Is Corin going to be swallowed up?
Is Corin going to be swallowed up? Hip-replacement specialist Corin was mentioned as another bid target, possibly for Smith and …
Visit to the Surgeon Monday 18th July 2011
11 am rolled around quickly… This was the first time I had met the private orthopaedic surgeon and I was …
Update on My Story – Smith & Nephew Birmingham Spectron Total Hip Replacement Complications
To Recap: My hip problems started in 1998 when I was training at the gym (many years had gone in …
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 …
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 …
FDA Letter to: Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics Gmbh 12/21/10
FDA Letter to: Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics Gmbh 12/21/10 Department of Health and Human Services Public Health ServiceFood and Drug …
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 …
Here’s Something New – Studying Success!
Arthritis Foundation Funds Memphis Implant Study By Tom Wilemon Source – click here ANALYSIS UNDER WAY: Dr. William Mihalko, a …
DePuy Doctor Kickback Scandal
DePuy Hip Replacement Recall Follows Doctor Kickback Scandal Written by hiplawsuits on Oct-23-10 1:37am From: depuyhipreplacementlawsuit.com DePuy Orhopaedic’s recent ASR …
Hip and Knee Implants – Global Pipeline
GlobalData: Hip and Knee Implants – Global Pipeline Analysis, Opportunity Assessment and Market Forecasts to 2016 GlobalData’s new report Hip …
Global Orthopaedic Prosthetics Market to Reach US$19.4 Billion by 2015
Global Orthopedic Prosthetics Market to Reach US$19.4 Billion by 2015, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. …
US hip and knee replacement market was valued at $6.7 billion
US hip and knee replacement market is expected to witness robust growth in 2008–2015 Bharatbook.com added a new report on …
Hip Arthroscopy Growth Boosts Stryker, ConMed, Smith & Nephew
Hip Arthroscopy Growth Boosts Stryker, ConMed, Smith & Nephew Revenue Share in $2.1 Billion Arthroscopy and Soft Tissue Market Arthrex, …
Hip Replacement Settlements
Hip Replacement Settlements Author: Susan Ardizzoni FDA Requires DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Recall: The FDA reports a Class 2 medical …
US arthroscopy market to double by 2017, to over $4.2 billion
US arthroscopy market to double by 2017, Stryker, Smith & Nephew, Johnson & Johnson to benefit 28th Jun 2011, 10:32 …
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 …
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 …
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
June 27, 2011 Monday Research and Markets Adds Report: Hip Replacement Implants – Global Pipeline Analysis, Competitive Landscape and Market …
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 …
Hip Resurfacing has Higher Risk of Revision
MODERN METAL-ON-METAL HIP RESURFACING A TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW My View: A very academically correct document but extremely ass-covering in my view. …
Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Replacement Hell – Howard Sadwin is lucky to be Alive
This Shocking Post is a Comment just Sent to me by Howard Sadwin – he has No Hip Left and …
Expert Advisory Group looking at soft tissue reactions associated with metal-on-metal hip replacements
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency: Report of the Expert Advisory Group looking at soft tissue reactions associated with metal-on-metal …
Industry News – OXINIUM (Oxidized Zirconium) and cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE)
Is this new material the answer? Posted on the ORTHOSuperSite December 3, 2010 Registry data show Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics’ …
History – How I Recently Found Out That I Had A Hip Problem
Local and International News In May 2011 I was made aware by a friend’s mother of an ABC news programme …
History – Smith & Nephew Knee Implant Recall – 2003; Oxinium
Smith & Nephew Knee Implant Recall Oxinium Genesis II Profix II Knee Implants: This information is interesting from this website [Click here]. …
History – Smith & Nephew Hip Component Mislabelled – 2007
S&N recalls hip replacement parts By Karen Attwood Friday, 17 August 2007: This Article from the Independent [Click here].. The hip and …
History – Smith & Nephew Hip Resurfacing Cups Recalled 2007
Smith & Nephew Hip Resurfacing Cups Recalled in U.K. (Update4) By Christopher Elser and Kari Lundgren – August 16, 2007 …
J&J Hip Problems – DePuy ASR Caused Much Suffering
J&J Hip Attracts Anxiety By Melissa Davis 06/05/06 – 07:15 AM EDT. This article from The Street [Click here] Beth Soltero, a …
Smith & Nephew Metal-on-Metal Marketing SPIN
Metal-on-Metal: Questions & Answers My View: call me a skeptic but talk about PR SPIN & Marketing: Download the Booklet …
Is Oxinium Going to be Safer? Maybe?
Is OXINIUM really better? In my last post [click here] I reviewed a 1988 scientific paper which raised a number …
Is Oxinium Going to be Safer? Maybe?
Is OXINIUM really better? In my last post [click here] I reviewed a 1988 scientific paper which raised a number …
1988 Analysis of Metal-on-Metal Hips
Analysis of 118 second-generation metal-on-metal retrieved hip implants H.-P. Sieber, C. B. Rieker, P. Köttig; from the Regionalspital, Biel, Switzerland; …
FDA Takes Action on MoM Hip Implants
FDA orders post-market studies on MOM hip implants By Jeanie Kennedy and Katherine Sale On May 9, 2011, the U.S. …
Birmingham Hip Replacement – Manufacturing Process Problem?
This video from what I understand to be one of the most respected British BHR Hip Replacement Centres is extremely …
The Hip Story Continues
Yesterday Yesterday was a busy day – revamped my entire site and described the events leading up to the total …
Earl's View 