Between 2003 and 2013 there were 709 knee replacement recalls. This is concerning, to say the least. When knee replacements start to fail, they can cause pain, inflammation, infection, decrease in range of motion, and result in bone and muscle damage. The surgery Continue Reading
Defective Hernia Mesh: Signs & Symptoms to Watch For
Has your hernia recurred after undergoing surgery to repair it? Hernia recurrence is just one of the signs that your hernia could have been repaired with defective mesh. Recently, several defective hernia meshes have been taken off the market. The FDA recently warned Continue Reading
What You Should Know About Defective Hip Replacements
From 2002 to 2013, Consumers Union determined there were 578 recalls on hip replacements. A majority of these recalls are from six manufacturers: Biomet, DePuy, Smith & Nephew, Zimmer, Wright and Stryker. Stryker issued the most recalls (231), while Depuy Continue Reading
The Real Dangers of Defective Tires
According to Safercar.gov, drivers in the U.S. put a combined total of more than 2,969 billion miles on car tires per year. It may surprise you to discover there are nearly 11,000 tire-related crashes each year, resulting in approximately 200 deaths. Some of these car Continue Reading