The French medical device regulator has released the findings of tests carried out on PIP silicone breast implants. Health concerns were raised in 2010 that there was evidence of genotoxicity (the potential for cancer) of the filler material inside these medical devices. PIP was one of the major breast implant manufacturers for the UK and […]
Sunbed Used by Under 18’s Banned in England
Mr. Moloney pointed out that the Irish Medicines Board which regulates the cosmetic industry has no role in the regulation of the sunbed industry. He said, “The promised Bill should be immediately published to protect consumers. Sunbed premises should be required with the HSE who should be given immediate powers to inspect sunbed premises. Sunbeds […]
Third Hand Smoke Exposure Could Lead to New Injury Claims
The US Environmental Health Perspectives Journal reports that third-hand smoke (THS), which is known as the “toxic brew” of residual tobacco smoke could be hazardous to health. This is residual smoke pollutants that linger on room and car surfaces and in dust long after smoke has cleared from a room. Research has suggested that smoke […]
Victims Conference to call for change to Criminal Injuries Scheme
Victims of crime in Ireland can only recover limited compensation under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act and at this week’s annual general meeting of the Federation for Victim Assistance in Athlone, delegates will be told by personal injuries solicitor Liam Moloney of the need for change to the present legislation. Under existing legislation, victims of crime […]
Medical Alert Issued for Faulty CT Scanner Table
Radiology staff and in house x-ray engineers have been advised by Phillips Healthcare who are the manufacturers of a CT Scanner device that there is a potential for the scanner to collapse whilst the patient is on the table. The device alert has been issued by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency in the […]
Head Injuries Can Increase Mortality Risks For Up To Thirteen Years
Research has shown that head injuries can affect mortality for up to 13 years after an accident. A recent study showed that 40% of those who had sustained a head injury died within 13 years of the event, which was higher than the rate of those admitted with other injuries (28%) and healthy people (19%). […]
Dangers in buying Medicines over the Internet
The established way to purchase medicines is from a pharmacist but increasingly purchases are being made over the internet. It is important to take great care when buying medicines over the internet particularly if the medicine concerned would normally be only available from your pharmacist. If you buy prescription only medicines over the internet you […]
Sterile Hypodermic Needle Recalled by Manufacturer
A sterile hypodermic needle manufactured by BD Medical has been recalled due to a product defect. These needles are used for a variety of clinical procedures. The problem with the needles is that they may become blocked or partially blocked. The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency in the United Kingdom issued a medical device […]
Dangerous Wheelchairs May Cause Injuries
The Medicines and Product Healthcare Regulatory Agency in the United Kingdom has issued a medical device alert for Action 3 Junior manual wheelchairs manufactured by Invacare. The medical device alert was issued on the 29th March 2011. The problem with the wheelchairs is that the push bar clamping brackets have failed resulting in a loss […]
“Regulate Sunbed Industry now,” says Lawyer.
A leading medical lawyer has blasted the Government for failing to introduce legislation to regulate the use of sunbeds. Liam Moloney said today that the available evidence indicates that the cosmetic use of sun beds, especially by minors, should be banned because of the associated increase of skin cancer and other health problems. He said […]
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