Zimmer Knee Replacement Recall Zimmer’s NexGen Complete Knee Solutions for knee replacement was recalled many years ago. The Recall On April 26, 2010, Zimmer issued an “Urgent Device Correction” letter regarding concerns involving the Zimmer NexGen Complete Knee Solutions. On September 13, 2010, the Food and Drug […]
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Scope maker Olympus investigates Pasadena infections, denies FDA violation Olympus seeks details on suspected outbreak in Pasadena Chad Terhune / Los Angeles Times Olympus Corp. makes a specialty endoscope tied to recent superbug outbreaks at U.S. hospitals. Above, the company’s exhibit at a Washington medical conference in […]
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Editorial Benefits and pitfalls of open power morcellation of uterine fibroids The current practice of open power morcellation is being scrutinized by those within and outside of the ObGyn community. We need to re-examine our current use of this procedure. OBG Manag. 2014;26(2):10-15. Robert L. Barbieri, MD […]
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FDA issues stern warning on Medtronic devices David Koenig, AP Business Writer 7:34 p.m. EST November 16, 2013 Defects in some guidewires for hearts are severe enough to cause injury or death, agency says. The “Rising Man” symbol stands in front of the Fridley, Minn.-based Medtronic. (Photo: […]
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Medical Devices Medical Device Recalls Synthes Hemostatic Bone Putty Recall Class: Class I Date Recall Initiated: July 5, 2012 Product: Synthes Hemostatic Bone Putty Manufacturing Dates: July 6, 2011 – December 14, 2011 Distribution Dates: December 22, 2011 – June 25, 2012 The affected models and lot […]
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Synex II Spinal Implant Recalled In September, the device company Synthes USA recalled the Synex II Vertebral Body Replacement device, a titanium implant used to replace an unstable or damaged vertebral body in the T1 to L5 portion of the spine. The devices were recalled after the […]
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