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The UK’s National Health Service expert group, which had been set up to look at the safety of PIP breast implants has now published its final report. The group, which was led by Professor Sir Bruce Keogh has been collecting and reviewing data, including estimated rupture rates, data on clinical findings when implants are removed […]

  Transvaginal surgical mesh implants are slings which have been implanted in millions of women in procedures to repair pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and Stress Urinary Incontinence. (SUI). Thousands of women have filed transvaginal or pelvic mesh law suits seeking compensation for serious injuries including erosion and extrusion of mesh, perforation of organs, vaginal bleeding, […]

    Metal-on- Metal Hip Implants associated with High Incidence of Pseudotumors.     Another study has shown the potential danger associated with metal-on-metal hip implants. The newest study, published in the journal of bone and joint surgery found that large diameter metal-on-metal total hip replacements may be associated with a substantially higher incidence of […]

  The medical device maker, Smith & Nephew has just issued a recall for a metal-on-metal hip implant component, a part of one of its all-metal hip replacement systems.       The recall followed reports of a “higher than normal level’’ of patient problems with the device which has been linked to the defective […]

Peter Kelly, a 75 year old accountant and economist who sustained personal injuries when he was struck by a van in Cannes in France on the 16th June 2009 has been awarded €87,762.00 by the Irish High Court. Mr. Kelly was struck by a van which was the property of the Municipality of Cannes. The […]

Domperidone, a drug that is used to treat stomach discomfort, nausea, vomiting and reflux has been linked to serious heart problems that could result in death. The drug has been licenced by the IMB for sale in Ireland but it is currently not being marketed here. Domperidone works by increasing the action of the muscles […]

The MHRA in the UK has just issued a blood clot risk warning for Protelos (strontium ranelate). The MHRA also noted that rare, serious, skin reactions may occur within the first weeks of treatment with Protelos. Protelos is approved in several European countries and Australia for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis and fractures related […]

The Irish FSA has advised that it has been informed of a reported theft of a consignment of beef meat from a Dublin based meat wholesaler which may pose a health risk to consumers. The FSAI is alerting both consumers and food businesses of the risks involved and reminding food businesses of their legal obligation […]

The redwood leisure branded white sky lanterns have been voluntarily withdrawn from the market by its retailer. The model concerned is SL300 which is a white sky lantern in plastic wrapping, with a fuel connected to the frame via chrysotile asbestos containing string. The product has been withdrawn because it poses a chemical risk because […]