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July 5th, 2012 tmccoy
Stryker Orthopaedics issued a voluntary recall of its Rejuvenate Modular and ABG II modular-neck hip stems. According to Stryker, there are concerns that the stems might cause corrosion, leading to pain and swelling indicative of adverse local tissue reaction. According to a clinical information study funded by Stryker, the use of modular necks was intended [...]
July 5th, 2012 tmccoy
by: William Dubanevich, Esq. Results from a recent test on brine from hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, operations have shown an abundance of hazardous materials. This discovery has enraged many Ohio residents who have been calling on Ohio’s Division of Natural Resources (ODNR) to test the fracking wastewater that is stored in wells within [...]
July 5th, 2012 tmccoy
by: Stephanie Herschaft, Esq. Now that the grilling season has officially kicked off, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) put out a warning based on reports of people injured due to swallowing broken bristles from wire grill-cleaning brushes. Apparently, the bristles can break off when cleaning the grill, stick to the grill and [...]
July 5th, 2012 tmccoy
by: Michael Werner, Esq. Through the utilization of high resolution X-rays and electron microscopy, researchers from Imperial College London and Ohio State University have identified specific particles that have shed from implanted metal-on-metal (“MoM”) hip implant devices and are now imbedded in the patient’s surrounding tissue. The MoM device is partially composed of cobalt-chromium alloy. [...]
July 5th, 2012 tmccoy
Type 2 diabetes is becoming more and more of an issue in our country, with the average weight of the American adult hitting all time highs. Those who have type 2 may suffer from constant thirst, constant hunger, and frequent urination. Type 2 diabetes is initially managed by increasing exercise and changes in diet. Some [...]
July 5th, 2012 tmccoy
by: Jonathan Macri, Esq. The dietary supplement, DMAA has come under heat from yet another source, this one rather unexpected: insurance companies. There are very few insurance companies which offer product liability coverage to the dietary supplement industry, and two of the more prominent ones will now exclude DMAA from the list of supplements they [...]
July 5th, 2012 tmccoy
With the numerous advances that have been made in the medical field, we all believe that we’re getting the most technologically advanced devices and help available. But, what we’re learning is that companies can still make mistakes and issue products that are not safe. One company, Smith & Nephew, have developed a hip replacement device [...]
