"Medical Devices"

April 12, 2011

Senate To Begin Investigation Of DePuy Hip Safety

This week the U.S Senate will begin its probe into medical device recalls and the connection between the massive DePuy Hip Replacement recall and the FDA’s role in “protecting patient safety as part of the medical device approval process.”

The DePuy Hip was recalled after numerous reports of metal shards breaking off the hip replacement and lodging themselves in patients’ bodies. Although in many cases revision surgeries can correct the problem, many times permanent bone and tissue damage will occur.

If you have been fitted with a DePuy Hip, contact a knowledgeable DePuy ASR Hip System recall attorney. It is important to speak with an attorney to review your medical records and reports in order to determine the next best steps on your behalf.

Lawsuits have been filed in New Mexico and across the county accusing DePuy of manufacturing a defective product, failing to adequately warn doctors and patients of the potential for harm, and negligence.
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April 5, 2011

Zimmer NexGen Knee Recall Urged Due To Component Problems

by Branch Law Firm

Several physicians are urging a Zimmer NexGen Knee recall as the result of serious problems and component failures in the knee, requiring additional surgeries. The FDA has recalled some of the components following several lawsuits concerning the Zimmer NexGen CR-Flex knee failure rate. In fact, a prominent consultant for Zimmer recently went public stating that the Zimmer NexGen knee has significant problems and warned against its use.

If you have undergone knee replacement surgery, contact a Zimmer NexGen Knee attorney for more information regarding the Zimmer NexGen knees and its safety risks.
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July 3, 2010

Chondrolysis linked to intra-articular infusions

by Branch Law Firm

Medical Article Published in June of Nursing2010 by Joan Ferlo Todd, RN. Article discusses the injury caused to people who have underwent shoulder arthroscopy. Click on the link to read the full article: FDA Alerts and Notices :Harmful Medical Devices.