NBC News: March 19, 2019. The FDA released warning letters to two breast implant manufacturers in light of large numbers of women reporting complications.
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Reports of Breast Implant Illnesses Prompt Federal Review
New York Times: March 19, 2019. With an overwhelmingly large number of women reporting adverse effects to their breast implants, collectively known as breast implant illness, the FDA finally agrees to review the devices.
Read More »What Does Gottlieb’s Resignation Mean for Medtech?
Medtech: March 6, 2019. FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb sent in his resignation, but what does it mean for drug and device safety? NCHR President, Dr. Zuckerman, weighs in.
Read More »The Implant Files Sparked Reform Around The World. Here’s Why We’re Still Reporting.
ICIJ: February 27, 2019. The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists continue to scrutinize implants and their effect on people worldwide.
Read More »Double-Booked Surgeons: Study Raises Safety Questions For High-Risk Patients
NPR: February 26, 2019. A study shows that surgeons who leave the operating room before the surgery is over do not put the patient at a much greater risk.
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