Daily Archives: October 6, 2011

Metal-on-metal hip replacements ‘largest medical device failure ever’

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October 6, 2011 Pharmaceutical

Metal-on-metal hip replacement systems are becoming one of the nation’s largest medical device failures ever, according to a story on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams. The special type of artificial hips are made with a metal ball that fits ... Read More

After devastating loss, Texas woman declares war on sleep apnea in the trucking industry

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October 6, 2011 Personal Injury

“I am on a mission. I am going to wage a war against sleep apnea in the trucking industry,” says Wanda Lindsay in an introductory video for a foundation she started to raise awareness about the dangers of sleep apnea ... Read More

Metal-on-metal hip implant problems are gaining more media attention

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October 6, 2011 Pharmaceutical

Hip implants have helped renew the life and vitality of millions of Americans. But in the last decade, a new type of all-metal hip implant emerged on the market, offering patients better durability than the standard metal-on-plastic hip implant designs. ... Read More

Bladder cancer lawsuit filed against diabetes drug Actos

October 6, 2011 Product Liability

Robert Bettorf alleges the type 2 diabetes drug Actos caused him to develop bladder cancer, a side effect of the drug he says drug makers Takeda and Eli Lilly were aware of but about which they failed to warn consumers. ... Read More

Patients with metal hip implants may experience problems

October 6, 2011 Pharmaceutical

Patients who have received metal-on-metal hip replacement systems should be aware of potential problems caused by the implants even if they have not experienced any symptoms, such as pain. The devices have come under review by the Food and Drug ... Read More

More problems with metal-on-metal hip implants expected

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October 6, 2011 Pharmaceutical

Patients who have metal-on-metal hip implants should have regular checkups to ensure their device is working properly and that it isn’t poisoning their blood with heavy metals. The warning comes after a recent English study found metal-on-metal hip implants were ... Read More