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FaceBook comment from Stuart Cain – DePuy ASR victim – re Smith & Nephew BHR

April 13, 2014

Stuart Cain I was very interested to hear my surgeon say today that the Birmingham cases he is seeing are now …

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Data show hip replacement revision rate low, though higher with metal-on-metal – Winnipeg Free Press

July 20, 2013

Data show hip replacement revision rate low, though higher with metal-on-metal – Winnipeg Free Press. Data show hip replacement revision …

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Patients victims of untested medical devices – SFGate

February 16, 2013

Patients victims of untested medical devices – SFGate. Patients victims of untested medical devices Victoria Colliver Updated 9:21 pm, Tuesday, February …

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FDA Executive Summary Memorandum – Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Systems – June 27-28, 2012 Meeting

December 12, 2012

I.      Introduction and Purpose of Advisory Panel Meeting Hip arthroplasty devices, including metal-on-metal (MoM) hip systems, have been …

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Faulty medical implants investigation: Patients treated ‘like guinea pigs’ – Telegraph

October 26, 2012

Faulty medical implants investigation: Patients treated ‘like guinea pigs’ – Telegraph. Faulty medical implants investigation: Patients treated ‘like guinea pigs’ …

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Faulty medical implants investigation: ‘A system in disarray that favours manufacturers at the expense of safety’ – Telegraph

October 26, 2012

Faulty medical implants investigation: ‘A system in disarray that favours manufacturers at the expense of safety’ – Telegraph. Faulty medical …

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Faulty medical implants investigation: Regulators’ trail of deception has been exposed, says chairman – Telegraph

October 26, 2012

Faulty medical implants investigation: Regulators’ trail of deception has been exposed, says chairman – Telegraph. Faulty medical implants investigation: Regulators’ …

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Self-serving Smith & Nephew Caught Out? Mortality and implant revision rates of hip arthroplasty in patients with osteoarthritis: registry based cohort study | BMJ

October 26, 2012

Re: Mortality and implant revision rates of hip arthroplasty in patients with osteoarthritis: registry based cohort study | BMJ. Mortality …

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Faulty medical implants investigation: ‘We can help you label it European so China is not on packaging’ – Telegraph

October 26, 2012

Faulty medical implants investigation: ‘We can help you label it European so China is not on packaging’ – Telegraph. Faulty …

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Growing metal-on-metal hip controversy threatens to swallow more device makers | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News

October 17, 2012

Growing metal-on-metal hip controversy threatens to swallow more device makers | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News. Growing metal-on-metal hip …

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Analysis: When implanted medical devices go wrong, who pays? | Reuters

October 11, 2012

Analysis: When implanted medical devices go wrong, who pays? | Reuters. Analysis: When implanted medical devices go wrong, who pays? …

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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 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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Shake-up of EU medical device regulations shocks industry

October 3, 2012

Shake-up of EU medical device regulations shocks industry. Source: http://www.buildingbetterhealthcare.co.uk/news/article_page/Shakeup_of_EU_medical_device_regulations_shocks_industry/81250  Shake-up of EU medical device regulations shocks industry Medical Devices | Market Information | Regulatory | …

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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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GOT-CHA — Hips: Smith & Nephew issues failure warning on Birmingham metal-on-metal hips | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News

September 26, 2012

Source: Hips: Smith & Nephew issues failure warning on Birmingham metal-on-metal hips | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News. Hips: Smith …

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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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Smith & Nephew: my top Woodford stock after dividend hike – Citywire Money

August 30, 2012

Smith & Nephew: my top Woodford stock after dividend hike – Citywire Money. Smith & Nephew: my top Woodford stock …

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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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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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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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Biomet M 2 a Hip Implants | Defect Hip Implant Lawyers

July 16, 2012

Biomet M 2 a Hip Implants | Defect Hip Implant Lawyers. Biomet M 2 a Hip Implants Biomet Orthopedics started …

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POLICE STATE??? F.D.A. Surveillance of Scientists Spread to Outside Critics – NYTimes.com

July 15, 2012

F.D.A. Surveillance of Scientists Spread to Outside Critics – NYTimes.com. In Vast Effort, F.D.A. Spied on E-Mails of Its Own …

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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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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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Smith & Nephew BHR FDA-required Post-Approval Studies

July 15, 2012

Smith & Nephew BHR FDA-required Post-Approval Studies Post-Approval Studies In January 2005, the oversight responsibility of the Post-Approval Studies Program …

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Metal-Free, High-Tech Composite Hip Implant – TMD – Today’s Medical Developments

May 13, 2012

Metal-Free, High-Tech Composite Hip Implant – TMD – Today’s Medical Developments. Metal-Free, High-Tech Composite Hip Implant Some hip replacements do …

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Bio-engineering – Turning Sea Squirt Whiskers into Human Muscle?

August 4, 2011

More from Mother Nature: Turning Sea Squirt Whiskers into Human Muscle Published: March 14, 2011 Source: MPMN Medtech Pulse Minute …

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Analysis of squeaking on ceramic hip endoprosthesis using the complex eigenvalue method

July 31, 2011

Mt View: This takes a little bit of reading to get your head around – but I think the gist …

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WOW!!! Intelligent OrthoSensor Devices Provide Real-Time Reporting on The Condition of Your Orthopaedic Implant

July 29, 2011

Intelligent OrthoSensor Devices Provide Real-Time Reporting on The Condition of Your Orthopaedic Implant by GAVIN CORLEY on Jul 28, 2011 • 12:04 pm Link: OrthoSensor… Published here – …

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New Stryker Hip Replacement System looks Good

July 23, 2011

Stryker MDM X3 Hip Replacement System Gets US Green Light by Gene Ostrovskyon Feb 11, 2011 • 9:54 am Source: …

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Lubrication with Synovial Fluid Components

July 17, 2011

My View: Seems to suggest that the water-loving (hydrophilic) plastics can actually absorb onto the cobalt chrome and improve the …

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Plastic liners – Boundary Lubrication in Hip Prostheses

July 17, 2011

Boundary Lubrication in Hip Prostheses Source – Surface Science & Technology Pin-on-Disc Tribometry Artificial joints are of increasing importance for …

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