Posts tagged medical devices

• What wheel chair cushions are top rated for pressure sore relief?

  Wayne Parsons | August 27, 2011 5:15 AM | 6 CommentsHonolulu, HI Category: Spinal Cord Injuries
  

  For individuals who have suffered spinal cord injuries, pressure ulcers caused from wheelchair use are a serious concern during rehabilitation and are the most common long-term secondary medical...

• Tort Reform For Victims of Unsafe Medical Devices: Pass The Medical Device Safety Act of 2009

  Wayne Parsons | May 13, 2009 6:23 PM | 2 CommentsHonolulu, HI Category: Medical Devices & Implants
  

  Hearings began on Tuesday, May 12th before the Subcommittee on Health on H.R. 1346, The Medical Device Safety Act of 2009. I explain it below but before you go any further make sure to read the...

• Embattled FDA Office of Device Evaluation Accused of Acting Illegally

  Wayne Parsons | April 22, 2009 11:17 PM | 0 CommentsHonolulu, HI Category: Medical Devices & Implants
  

  The New York Times (4/22, A15, Harris) reports, An unusual internal meeting scheduled for Wednesday at the Food and Drug Administration may signal how agency officials intend to handle the many...

• GAO report says FDA approved some medical devices without close scientific review.

  Wayne Parsons | January 16, 2009 12:04 PM | 0 CommentsHonolulu, HI Category: Medical Devices & Implants
  

  The New York Times (1/16, A15, Harris) reports, Most medical devices have never been shown to be safe or effective, and for the riskiest devices this must change, Congressional investigators...

• U.S. House Report Further Confirms Bush Administration’s Preemption Plot

  Wayne Parsons | October 30, 2008 4:04 PM | 0 CommentsHonolulu, HI Category: Medical Devices & Implants
  

  Hot topic these days is pre-emption. Think of it as complete immunity for drug companies. The american association of Justice (AAJ) just released some blockbuster news about a Bush...