Article: Stryker Orthopedics.(MEDICAL DEVICES)

Article: The Revision Decision; Unrealistic Expectations of Cosmetic ...
U.S. Newswire;  August 5, 2008 ;     654 words ...To: NATIONAL EDITORS Contact: Sarah Massier of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, +1-312-981-6763, smassier@cosmeticsurgery.org CHICAGO,Aug. 5/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery urges patients to follow certain precautions to avoid what is now being termed

Article: The Revision Decision; Unrealistic Expectations of Cosmetic ...
Biotech Week;  August 20, 2008 ;     700+ words ...The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery urges patients to follow certain precautions to avoid what is now being termed "revision cosmetic surgery." Revision cosmetic surgery occurs when the patient is unhappy with the results of the procedure and undergoes another surgery to fix it. In such cases,

Article: Ceramics--ideal alternative for baby boomers: with the baby ...
Medical Design Technology;  May 1, 2008 ;     700+ words ...A paper presented during the March 2008 AAOS meeting reveals a dramatic trend affecting medical device manufacturers. The number of knee-joint replacements performed annually in the U.S. is expected to rise about 525% by 2030. Hip joint replacements will also more than double, to a projected

Article: Weitz & Luxenberg Informs Patients Harmed by Faulty Stryker ...
Business Wire;  January 16, 2008 ;     700+ words ... ... Trident Hemispherical and Trident PSL cups, which have failed ... problems have required revision surgeries. Complaints were also ... apparently also resulted in revision surgeries. Symptoms include bone ... patients who have undergone revision surgeries stemming from Stryker ...

Article: Validation problems and FDA reporting lapses result in 8-point ...
Inspection Monitor;  January 1, 2009 ;     700+ words ... ... 2006, the company withdrew units of Trident PSL Acetabular Shells "due to a discovery ... implant components" that required revision surgeries. "A QA investigation revealed presence ... component, which also resulted in revision surgeries. Some surgeries were required due ...

Article: FDA inspection results in 8-point 483 for Stryker.(Medical ...
Validation Times;  January 1, 2009 ;     700+ words ... ... Mahwah, NJ, company withdrew units of Trident PSL Acetabular Shells "due to a discovery ... implant components" that required revision surgeries. "A QA investigation revealed presence ... component, which also resulted in revision surgeries. Some surgeries were required due ...

Article: Stryker Issues Statement Regarding FDA Warning Letter.
PR Newswire;  January 22, 2008 ;     700+ words ... ... deviation from its internal specifications and processes for the Trident PSL and Hemispherical Acetabular Cups manufactured in its Cork ... specifications, the Company is initiating a voluntary recall of Trident PSL and Hemispherical Acetabular Cups manufactured in its Cork ...