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Hundreds of Deaths, Thousands of Injuries Linked to Defective Surgical Staplers and Staples Over the years, countless patients have had wounds closed and organs reconnected by surgeons who were using surgical staplers. But between Jan. 1, 2011 and March 31, 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found that out of 41,000 reports of surgical stapler usage, 366 patients died, more than 9,000 were injured, and 32,000 (more...)

CPAP Machine Foam Linked to Cancer Risk Millions of Americans suffer from sleep apnea, a condition that causes them to struggle to breathe or even stop breathing altogether while asleep. In addition to severe sleep disturbances and deprivation, this condition also results in serious health problems. One of the most effective treatments is using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, but (more...)

When Dangerous Foreign Objects Are Surgically Implanted, Serious Complications Can Arise Surgical implants are big business in the U.S. They’re used in a variety of manners, from cosmetic surgery to mobility improvements to even life-saving interventions. However, not all surgically implanted devices and objects are safe, and when they’re not, recipients can experience severe and even life-threatening complications. For example, some breast implants may cause an (more...)

Suspect a Medical Device Injury? Get Help Right Away to Protect Your Health and Rights. When you received a medical device, especially if it was surgically implanted in your body, you expected it to improve your life and ease your symptoms. But now, you may be experiencing new pain, new symptoms, and new worries. Is your device defective or even dangerous? If you suspect it is, it’s important to get (more...)