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FDA to Hold Discussion on Protecting Cybersecurity of Medical Devices Most of us are aware of the importance of cybersecurity—we protect our accounts with passwords and questions that are ensured to allow only those with permission to access our private data. But while we protect our homes, phones, and computers from being hacked, the medical devices that some people depend on to stay alive may (more...)

Victims Receive Payments From $2.5 Billion DePuy Hip Recall Settlement Medical supply giant, Johnson & Johnson, reached a $2.5 billion settlement with thousands of Americans harmed by defective medical products marketed by the company. Now, payments from the settlement are being made to the victims. Problems with the DePuy ASR hip implant began were first reported 2010 when patients began to experience premature failures of (more...)

Johnson & Johnson Failed To Take Action Prior To DePuy Hip Replacement Recall The companies who design and manufacture the medical devices we use in healthcare today must thoroughly test their products before they are released to ensure they are safe. Companies are sometimes aware of problems with a product and fail to take corrective action, leading to defective medical device claims that can spawn civil litigation. One (more...)

Cancer Causing Medical Device Puts Johnson & Johnson Under Fire The manufacturers of the devices used in today’s medical procedures have a responsibility to ensure the safety of their products. Sometimes companies fail to meet these standards though, which can result in patients being harmed and costly recalls. Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is currently facing defective medical device claims after their Ethicon Morcellation device was (more...)