Zoll Medical Corporation issued a recall of their wearable defibrillator LifeVest 4000 after the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of two deaths and an undisclosed number of miscellaneous injuries. This defibrillator recall is intended to prevent a potentially deadly malfunction. What is the LifeVest 4000? The Zoll...
FDA Issues a Recall of Test Strips Sold by Terrific Care/Medex
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) reports that medical supply distributor Terrific Care/Medex Supply LLC has issued a voluntary device recall of certain test strips used to monitor patients who take the blood thinner warfarin. This FDA device recall has been classified as a Class I - the most...
The Dangers of DePuy Synthes
DEPUY SYNTHES WATCH What should I watch out for? DePuy Synthes Companies are part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies. DePuy Synthes makes orthopaedic and neuro products and services for joint reconstruction, spine, trauma, neuro, cranio-maxillofacial, power tools and biomaterials. However, many patients have been devastatingly injured by...
Hernia Mesh Devices Cause Fatal Injuries
Covidien’s Hernia Mesh Devices Linked to Life-Threatening Injuries What should I watch out for? An abdominal hernia occurs when part of an organ is displaced and bulges through a weakening in one of the muscle walls that surround the abdominal cavity. If the hernia occurs in the abdominal wall, the...
Atrium Hernia Mesh Devices Recalled
Atrium Hernia Mesh Devices Recalled and Subject to a Federal Injunction What should I watch out for? A hernia occurs when an organ or fatty tissue squeezes through a weak spot in a surrounding muscle or connective tissue. There are many different types of hernias and many different treatments. One...
Metallosis: The Effect of Metal Poisoning
METALLOSIS WATCH What should I watch out for? Metallosis, or metal poisoning, is a medical condition involving the build-up of toxic levels of metal debris in the soft tissue of the human body. Metallosis is linked to artificial joint replacement devices with metal components, such as metal-on-metal hip and knee...
R3 Hip System Causing Injuries
Smith & Nephew R3 Hip System Linked to Severe Injuries What should I watch out for? Modern artificial hip systems were created to accommodate younger patients by eliminating the issue of device failure due to overuse. However, the construction of the hip implants has raised concerns. The U.S. Food and...
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System Recalled
Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System Recalled What should I watch out for? Deterioration of the hip is painful and usually includes difficulty walking, stiffness, and general loss of mobility. If physical therapy and other conservative treatments fail, total hip replacement surgery or hip resurfacing surgery may be necessary....
IUD Linked to Fatal Side Effects
IUD Permanent Birth Control Linked to Deadly Side Effects What should I watch out for? A number of women have reported serious and sometimes fatal injuries from Intrauterine Device (“IUD”) side effects. In June 2015, medical studies of Mirena IUDs showed a link between the IUD and debilitating injuries of...
Zimmer VerSys Hip Implant Recalled
Zimmer VerSys Hip Implant System Recalled Due to Early Failure Rates What should I watch out for? The hip joint is an important ball and socket joint in the body that helps a person rotate their hips and walk. It is common for people to need hip replacement surgery due...