Johnson & Johnson Recalls Surgical Stapler Devices

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A class 1 recall has been issued for 157,000 surgical devices The “Medial Tools” being recalled are the Proximate PPH hemorrhoidal circular stapler and accessories, the Proximate HCS hemorrhoidal circular stapler and accessories, and the Transtar circular stapler procedure set. According to the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) the Johnson & Johnson surgical stapler devices [...]

Fungal Meningitis 24 Have Died 10/26/2012

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What might be the first case of Fungal Meningitis in South Carolina has been identified Dr. Linda Bell, and interim epidemiologist with the State Department of Health and Environmental Control, stated that the patient “is being treated with anti-fungal medications based on treatment guidelines recommended by the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention.” even [...]

Fungal Meningitis Updates 10/23/2012

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A Fungal Meningitis Report From The Food and Drug Administration: Below is a report from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the fungal meningitis outbreak. “FDA: More than 1,200 facilities received NECC products.” “Several major news outlets reported that the Food and Drug Administration had posted an updated list of all clinics and hospitals [...]

Meningitis Outbreaks News

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Breaking News on the Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Today another life was claimed by the fungal meningitis outbreak.  The 20th death was reported out out of Michigan,  which also reported additional cases of meningitis in the state. New York state has also reported it’s first case of meningitis and also a case of peripheral joint infection. [...]

Meningitis Outbreak Update

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Fungal Meningitis Outbreak has claimed four more lives and 14 more cases have been reported. Tennessee has reported two more deaths due to the fungal meningitis outbreak.  This brings Tennessee’s death toll to four and they are reporting 61 total cases of the disease state wide. The other two meningitis related deaths occurred in Florida and Virginia. The [...]

Meningitis Symptoms / Update On Meningitis Outbreak

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  ABC News Report On The Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Due To Steroid Injections The death toll from the fungal meningitis outbreak is currently at 14.  According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention; 169 people in 11 states have contracted fungal meningitis after receiving spinal injections for back pain.  As many as 14,000 [...]

Recall Of Tainted Epidural Steroid Injection

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Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with Fungal Meningitis?   Do you or your loved one have symptoms of Fungal Meningitis?   Were you or a loved one recently the recipient of an epidural steroid injection?   If so, Please click here for information regarding the recent fungal meningitis outbreak due to a [...]

Bone Graft

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Bone Grafting With Infuse Bone Graft Bone grafting is a surgical procedure in which bone is replaced to help in the repair of bone fractures.  Infuse bone graft was manufactured to help aid in the replacement of bone. Infuse is a product that consists of two parts, a protein and a natural sponge.  The protein [...]

GranuFlo Wrongful Death Heart Attacks

GranuFlo Cardiac Events May Be More Likely To Occur With GranuFlo Dry Acid Products GranuFlo is a product that is manufactured by Fresenius Medical Care Labs.  It is used during dialysis as part of the dialysate mixture.  Dialysate combines ultra-pure water, bicarbonate concentrate, and acid concentrate to aid in removing toxic waste from the blood [...]