In the mid 2000’s, metal-on-metal hip implants were introduced, and manufacturers claimed they were medical breakthroughs that would last much longer than traditional hip replacements and would allow patients to lead more active lives. Unlike prior implants that used hard plastic, ceramic, or stainless steel components, metal-on-metal implants used … [Read more...]
FDA Finally Ends Practice of “Alternative Summary Reporting”
You’re not alone if you’ve never heard of “Alternative Summary Reporting.” It’s been around for decades, and the FDA has decided to finally end what many considered to be a reckless, even dangerous practice that has allowed medical device manufacturers to hide malfunctions of their devices from the public. The FDA has specific requirements for … [Read more...]
Stryker Settles LFIT Hip Replacement Lawsuits
On November 2, 2018, Stryker Corporation announced a settlement resolving lawsuits in New Jersey state court and Massachusetts federal court involving recalled and unrecalled components of its LFIT Cobalt Chromium V40 Femoral Heads used in hip replacement. The settlement amounts are confidential but will be based on the level of harm suffered by … [Read more...]
Johnson & Johnson Tampers With Witnesses in Major Multidistrict Litigation
Johnson & Johnson has been accused of tampering with witnesses in two separate cases involving defective products manufactured by two subsidiaries, Janssen and Depuy. The Depuy case is the third bellwether trial in an MDL overseen by Federal Judge Edward Kinkeade, who requested that the FBI look into the matter. The Janssen case is being heard … [Read more...]
Smith & Nephew Hip Recall – Metallosis
On November 15, 2016 Smith & Nephew sent a letter to its customer to notify them that it was recalling its Modular SMF™ and Modular REDAPT™ Revision Femoral Hip Systems, due to a high number of complaints of problems with the implanted devices. The most common complaint being metal-related adverse events. Smith & Nephew is removing both hip … [Read more...]
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