On December 13, 2013, Aisha Siddiqui was shopping at the Park Plaza Mall when her boot was pulled into the escalator. Her foot was caught in a gap in the...
Millions of women all across the country have had Essure birth control devices implanted at the advice of a doctor, but are these safe? The evidence is starting to stack...
Whether they’re designed to improve mobility, reduce pain, or manage the heart’s rhythm, medical devices can help those with long- and short-term health concerns manage their symptoms and live fuller lives. At Rainwater,...
Product manufacturers, sellers, and distributors are responsible for making sure their products are safe and functional for consumers like you. Those products should be tested and inspected for defects and...
We buy many products to help improve our daily lives. Whether it’s the cars we drive to work, the safety features that are designed to protect us while inside...
Complications from transvaginal mesh procedures have been in the public eye since the late 2000s. Claims that the procedure was not properly tested before it was marketed to doctors and...
Knee replacement surgery is a very popular procedure for aging Americans. According to the New York Times, more than 600,000 knee replacement surgeries were performed in 2012. While it’s normal...
The Mirena IUD is a popular long-term contraceptive device manufactured by Bayer Pharmaceuticals. An intrauterine device (IUD) is a “T”-shaped device that is implanted in the uterus, slowly releasing a...
Hospitals have used forced-air warming blankets for nearly 30 years to help regulate patients’ body temperature during orthopedic surgery. During surgery, almost everyone goes into a hypothermic state in which...
A morcellator is a surgical instrument that allows for the removal of large masses of tissue, while at the same time being minimally invasive. It’s commonly used in hysterectomies, uterine...
