Medical Device Watch

New legislation in the works to protect consumers. Lloyd Doggett's Medical Device Guardians Act (H.R. 2915), will require physicians to file an adverse event report with the FDA if they treat a patient who sustained injury or illness due to a medical device such as a hip replacement or hernia mesh. The goal is to empower patients to make informed decisions on whether an implant is worth the risk. Learn more
https://defective-joints.webflow.io/articles/new-bill-aims-to-up-transparency-of-medical-device-implant-dangers

So glad to report that the FDA just issued a safety communication on Allergan's Biocell textured breast implants. Company has been requested to recall this product! https://www.defectivejoints.com/news-alerts