It’s being called “the most widespread medical implant failure in decades.” For many, it’s a detriment to their quality of life. We’re referring to the numerous artificial hip implant recalls and ensuing lawsuits that have risen in the last ten years. The all-metal hip implant device recalls have been numerous over the last decade or so, and it doesn’t look like it’s slowing down as we go … [Read more...]
2017 Medical Device Recalls in America
Millions of Americans rely daily on medical devices that help improve their health and quality of life. So when these devices fail and are recalled, it can have devastating effects on a person’s livelihood, or even life. The quicker you know about a recall, the faster you can have the issue resolved and avoid any negative side effects. Below is a list of all medical device recalls from 2017. … [Read more...]
How to Search for Defective Medical Device Recalls
Medical devices are recalled more often than most people realize. If you or a loved one has been injured or had other issues with a defective medical device recently, you may be dealing with a recalled device. Medical Device Recalls The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) keeps track of all adverse events that occur with medical devices in America. If the FDA or the manufacturer of the medical … [Read more...]
Who Recalls Defective Medical Devices & How?
It’s all too common to hear about a medical device being recalled in the news headlines. Despite what you might expect, most recalls are not done by the FDA. They are usually voluntarily recalled by the medical device manufacturer. Medical Device Recall Procedure When the FDA learns of a problem with a medical device, they notify the medical device manufacturer of the problem. After the FDA … [Read more...]
How Defective Medical Devices are Corrected or Removed from the Market
Doctors, nurses and other medical professionals frequently use medical devices to improve the lives of their patients. They may perform lifesaving surgery to insert a stent, or they simply may be using a device to check a patient's vital signs. Therefore, it’s extremely important that these medical devices are regularly monitored, and quickly repaired or recalled if problems do arise. How the FDA … [Read more...]
Knee Replacement Recalls: Are You At Risk?
Did you or a loved one recently have knee replacement surgery? Knee replacements are becoming more common in the United States. An estimated 700,000 people have knee replacement surgery each year. It’s estimated that by 2030 an astonishing 3.48 million people per year will need knee replacement surgery. Unfortunately, over the past fews years there has been numerous knee replacement recalls. In … [Read more...]
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