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New Studies Confirm Morcellator Hysterectomy Risks

The power morcellator is a small surgical tool commonly employed in routine gynecological procedures such as fibroid tumor removal (myomectomy) and hysterectomies. Used in laparoscopic or key-hole surgeries, the instrument enables surgeons to break down tissue, allowing for easy extraction and a faster recovery. Recent studies on power morcellation during gynecological... Read more »

Michigan Woman Files Morcellator Cancer Lawsuit

A Michigan woman has filed a morcellator cancer lawsuit against a medical supply company. Denise Whitfield claims the use of a power morcellator sold by Karl Storz Endoscopy caused her to suffer serious injuries, including metastasized Stage 4 bone and breast cancer. “She must undergo extensive and difficult treatments for... Read more »

FDA Bone Graft Warning Issued for Minors

A new FDA bone graft warning has been issued, advising doctors to avoid off-label use of certain bone graft substitutes in patients with bone disorders, who are younger than 18 years old ─ this includes Medtronic’s Infuse bone graft. The FDA noted that these bone graft substitutes could cause serious... Read more »