The Wingspan stent system manufactured by Stryker was recently the subject of a postmarket surveillance study. The results of the WEAVE study prompted an device safety alert from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which reminded healthcare providers about the dangers of using medical devices outside of their intended purpose....
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...