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Defective medical device news, alerts & resources

For consumers, patients and victims

Defective medical device news, alerts & resources

For consumers, patients and victims

Defective medical device news, alerts & resources

For consumers, patients and victims

CONSUMER ALERT

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RECALL NOTICE
August 2021
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MORE INFORMATION

What you should know

The scoop on medical devices

What is a medical device?

The term "medical device" covers a huge range of products used in the medical treatment of humans and animals.
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When medical devices go bad

Most of the millions of medical devices in use today work exactly as intended. However, when a flawed device is implanted it can seriously harm the patient.
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How to protect yourself

Don't assume your doctor knows if a medical device has caused harm or injuries to other patients, or even if it was recalled.
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IN THE NEWS

Get insights from the medical device community, the
U.S. Food And Drug Administration, independent journalists and news agencies from around the globe.
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Latest developments

FDA Finally Issues Textured Breast Implant Warning. Allergan to Recall Biocell Implants Due to Link to Lymphoma.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

July 24, 2019
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ABC News Australia

Will Australia Join France and Canada in Textured Breast Implant Ban?

July 12, 2019
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Hidden adverse event reports secretly filed by device manufacturers now public

FDA releases six million defective medical device records

June 21, 2019
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OUR MISSION

Medical Device Watch is sponsored by Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. The medical device approval process in the U.S. allows for the sale of some devices that have not been tested in clinical trials on humans. Our goal is to help people protect themselves from the physical, emotional and financial harm that can be caused by medical devices that are defective.

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Keeping you informed every step of the way

Media Articles & Videos

Articles, videos and podcasts that help make sense of complex issues

Blog Posts

Written by medical device experts and
industry watchdogs

FAQs

Commonly, and not-so-commonly asked questions and answers on medical and legal topics

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