"Transparency and labeling is a must if doctors are able to advise patients for risk," said Tess Schulman, scientist and member of ASHES at today's FDA hearing on metals in medical devices.
We're tuned in. Watch live: https://t.co/rVB5DxJadb
Founded by @NitikaChopra in partnership with @Healthline, the first-ever @The_Chronicon illuminated the reality of living with chronic conditions to break the cycle of isolation.
Today, we look back at its unfolding.
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@JeanneLenzer1 Physicians receive alerts on any of their patients that sign up for TrackMy. They can also be proactive and view information on all devices any time. So far 8 patients have been alerted and saved after their device was recalled. The number will undoubtedly rise as more subscribe.
Here we go again. A PAYED consultant for Bayer actually putting this garbage out to place blame on patients creating negative publicity, even though 50% reported experiencing negative side effects! This is medical gaslighting! https://t.co/lGBKzH0l0V
“It was a busy year for FDA's expert advisory committees, called on to tackle many of its biggest medical device questions in 2019, new and old.” https://t.co/P8BFzTES5p
The FDA has new testing guidelines for Nitinol, which is widely being used in medical devices, including #Essure.
Read more about the update, here.
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We did create a perfect storm, but I have no regrets about blowing the roof off of #Essure! I sleep better at night knowing that by the end of this year our work will have prevented other women from enduring the pain and suffering we have lived through!
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“It feels different this time. Everyone is more aware of medical device issues because of #TheBleedingEdge, the Implant Files and the FDA hearings on breast implants and POP mesh. We’ve really blown the lid off.”
- Angie Firmalino, founder of @AshesNonprofit + Essure Problems
The FDA recently proposed guidelines on what manufactures of devices containing nitinol should include in their submissions.
Find out more about the guidelines, which impact devices such as #Essure.
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He probably had this planned all along which would explain his extreme discomfort when I mentioned his ties to NEA during our face to face meeting in regards to Essure. #FDARevolvingDoor Still trust the term “FDA approved?” 😡
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John Oliver helps us laugh so we don't cry about the harms of devices like metal-on-metal hip joints, transvaginal mesh, breast implants, and Essure. The PSA from Jane Krakowski is the icing. @deviceproblems@EssureProblems https://t.co/0foIWdEvQN
Despite Bayer discontinuing #Essure at the end of last year, healthcare providers are permitted to continue implanting the device through the end of December 2019. Learn more about the FDA’s study. https://t.co/q2cyq8xYGS