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Educating about the dangers of certain medical devices & the device approval process. Originally the account for The Bleeding Edge documentary.

USA
Joined September 2017
Did you know companies aren't required to provide a full list of the materials in their #medicaldevices? We think this is wrong! If you have new-onset problems after being implanted w/ a device, consider LTT testing like @MELISA_test for these metals & alloys.
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Medical Devices: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver youtu.be/-tIdzNlExrw
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We want to thank those of you traveling to attend the FDA meeting to discuss the safety of breast implants this week and wish you all safe travels! Madris Tomes of @DeviceEvents has permitted us to share these with you in advance, which she plans to present on Tuesday;
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Doctors' Medical Device Interests Prompt Query From Senators; finance.senate.gov/imo/media…
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Example of Summary Reporting provided by Madris Tomes of @DeviceEvents As you can see, not only are they lumping multiple injury and death reports into one, they are being redacted as “trade secrets.”
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Replying to @NikkiCarruthers
Yes. Sadly, the deaths reported with many models of spinal cord stimulators are adding up. 😞 Data provided by @DeviceEvents
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Want to be alerted right away if your medical device is recalled? Unsure of what device you even have? We believe that @TrackMySolution has the perfect solution for helping you get this information. Learn more by watching the video m.youtube.com/watch?v=bXjlA-…
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Along with #TheBleedingEdge we launched #IWasntWarned to highlight the stories of people affected by the medical device industry. Follow the hashtag to learn more and please continue to participate as we work to put #PatientsOverProfits!
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