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Category: Unsafe Medical Devices
February 24, 2017
Defective Stöckert Heater-Cooler Devices Could Put Patients At Risk
It is estimated that more than 250,000 heart bypass procedures are performed in the U.S. each year using heater-cooler devices. Unfortunately, the CDC and FDA have both issued important Health Alerts to patients, physicians, and hospitals regarding the potential risk of developing serious infection from certain heater-cooler devices commonly used during cardiac surgery.
December 30, 2016
Could Hernia Mesh Pose Greater Risks in the Long-Term?
A recent report on hernia mesh reveals more concerns on long-term safety with certain types of synthetic mesh products.
