Author: Margaret Moses Branch

Transvaginal Mesh Device Based On Recalled Product

As women across the country continue to suffer complications from the use of Johnson & Johnson’s transvaginal mesh devices, a new report reveals that the design of the bladder mesh was based on recalled transvaginal mesh devices that had been taken off the market more than ten years ago due to safety problems. The devices… read more

Death Toll From Mesothelioma In Iron Range Rises

AP reports that the number of Iron Rangers who have died from mesothelioma has risen. Mesothelioma is a rare and almost always fatal form of lung cancer associated with exposure to asbestos fibers. Mesothelioma often takes up to 30 years or more to show up. If you believe you or a loved one has been… read more

Transvaginal Mesh Linked To Serious Side Effects And Complications

The FDA has recently issued an updated transvaginal mesh warning on the use of the mesh to help repair pelvic organ prolapse (POP). POP occurs when the pelvic organs fall out of place as the result of the stretching or weakening of the tissues holding the organs in place. Transvaginal mesh – also known as… read more

Experts Predict Cases of Mesothelioma To Surge

A recent asbestos report concluded that the number of people suffering from malignant mesothelioma as the result of asbestos exposure continues to surge. Studying trends in asbestos use and patients affected with asbestos-related cancers in Korea, the Netherlands, and Japan, experts concluded that the number of people suffering from asbestos exposure is set to increase… read more

Study Reveals Propecia May Cause Persistent Sexual Dysfunction

Recent reports have linked finasteride – marketed as Propecia – with persistent and possibly irreversible sexual dysfunction. Propecia, which treats hair loss, works by decreasing the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone, a hormone that causes hair loss. In fact, doctors have known for years that Propecia has been linked to sexual problems including impotence, but… read more

New Mexico Man Killed In Colorado/New Mexico Border Truck Accident

News reports indicate that a New Mexico man was killed in an 18-wheeler crash near the border of Colorado/New Mexico. According to reports, Ruben Gomez was traveling northbound on U.S. 550, just past the New Mexico-Colorado state line when his tanker truck veered off the road. Gomez attempted to correct and steer the big rig… read more

FDA Holds Hearings On Transvaginal Mesh

The FDA met last week to determine whether surgical mesh inserted surgically inserted into the vagina, also known as transvaginal mesh or pelvic mesh, needs tighter regulation by the FDA. The mesh is used to treat a painful condition called pelvic-organ prolapse. As the result of close to 3000 reports of adverse events, including seven… read more

FDA Warns Of Risks Associated With Transvaginal Mesh

Recently the FDA issued a transvaginal mesh warning concerning the use of the medical device (also known as pelvic mesh, pelvic sling, or bladder mesh) as a method to repair pelvic organ prolapse. The FDA warning stated that using transvaginal mesh to repair pelvic organ prolapse exposes patients to an “unnecessary risk” without providing any… read more

DePuy Hip Linked To Metal Poisoning

More and more claims concerning the troubled DePuy Hip continue to emerge. A recent article reveals that in addition to extreme pain from the faulty medical device, other symptoms related to metal poisoning occurred. According to one DePuy Hip patient – Tony Stauffer – discussed in the San Diego news, his hair started to fall… read more

DePuy Hip Recall Makes Some Experts Question FDA Medical Device Review Process

A recently released medical device study concludes that the FDA should “abandon” its present system for approving U.S. medical devices such as the DePuy Hip because it fails to ensure patient safety. Currently, the FDA employs a streamlined approach to approve medical device applications such as those for the beleaguered DePuy knee and hip parts… read more