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• Problems With Recalled BioZorb Markers Could Cause Severe Injury or Death, FDA Warns

  December 19, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA is giving a recent BioZorb marker recall a class I designation, indicating the federal agency believes problems with the device, implanted to assist in targeted therapy in breast cancer patients, can cause serious injuries and potentially death.

• BioZorb Recall Issued for All Breast Tissue Markers Following Implant Migration, Erosion Problems

  October 25, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA is calling for doctors to stop using BioZorb Marker implants, due to serious complications in breast cancer patients, which has led Hologic to remove all remaining devices from the market.

• BioZorb Implant Complications Result in Lawsuit Brought by 7 Breast Cancer Survivors

  July 26, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A Biozorb tissue marker lawsuit filed by seven women claim the implant is defectively designed, and prone to cause a variety of complications, such as pain, lumps, device migration and infections.

• BioZorb Marker Recall Issued After Dozens of Injuries Linked to the Radiographic Implants

  May 23, 2024

  Grace Muller

  Nearly 54,000 BioZorb Markers, used in breast cancer treatment, are being recalled following dozens of reports of injuries, including implant migration.

• Sleepnet CPAP and BiPap Mask Recall Issued Over Potential Interference from Magnets

  March 20, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A Sleepnet CPAP and BiPAP mask recall has been announced for all products equipped with magnets that could interfere with medical implants, resulting in severe injury or death.

• Implantable Silicone Medical Devices Prone to Cracking, Promoting Harmful Bacteria and Infections: Study

  May 23, 2023

  Stephanie Yanovich

  A new study warns that silicone used in many medical devices is prone to microfractures which can lead to serious infections.

• Philips CPAP Masks Recalled Due to Risk Magnets May Interfere with Implants, Causing Serious Injury or Death

  September 7, 2022

  Russell Maas

  More than 17 million Philips CPAP masks are being recalled due to the risk of magnets interfering with medical implants.

• FDA Warns Implant Device Makers Not To Use Purple Wristbands To Identify Implant Patients

  August 24, 2021

  Luke Tollen

  The FDA is warning medical implant manufacturers not to provide patients with purple wristbands to alert hospital staff to the presence of an implant, since that color is reserved for patients with a "Do Not Resuscitate" status.