Medical Devices

Products

Bone Cement

Bone cement may cause a rare but potentially life-threatening condition known as bone cement implantation syndrome.

Neurovascular Stents

The FDA has received reports that neurovascular stents for stent-assisted coiling caused brain aneurysms to rupture in some patients, resulting in strokes and even death.

Breast Implant Cancer

Textured breast implants have been linked to a rare form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), prompting lawsuits by patients.

Hernia Mesh

Hernia meshes like Ethicon's Physiomesh and Atrium's C-Qur have been linked to severe side effects and revision surgeries, spawning lawsuits by patients.

Stryker Hip Implants

Stryker has produced several metal-on-metal hip implants that may not function as they should, leading to recalls, revision surgeries, and lawsuits.

Transvaginal Mesh

Transvaginal surgical mesh, used to treat conditions associated with pelvic muscle weakness in women, is associated with serious complications and the need for revision surgery.

Power Morcellators

Power morcellators—medical devices resembling hand-held blenders that are used for minimally-invasive surgical procedures—may spread and worsen cancer in women.

IVC Filters

Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters are devices designed to keep blood clots from reaching the heart and lungs. However, the filters have been linked to severe complications.

Bair Hugger

The Bair Hugger patient warming device may stir up contaminants during surgery, leading to deep joint infections, lengthy recoveries, and other complications.

Essure Birth Control

The Essure permanent birth control device is linked to thousands of injuries and hundreds of deaths. Bayer announced they would stop selling the device by the end of 2018.