News Analysis: Interviews, Op-eds, & Editorials

Johnson & Johnson Unit to Halt Urinary Implants

New York Times. June 6, 2012. Johnson and Johnson halts production of mesh urinary implants due to lawsuits and many women who were harmed by the devices. Read More >

FDA rule clears medical devices without human testing

The Orange County Register. May 18, 2012. “Patients and doctors would be shocked to learn how this is done,” said Diana Zuckerman, president of the National Research Center for Women and Families. “The 510 (k) program is the weakest and most nonsensical program in the FDA.” Read More >

How does the FDA monitor your medical implants? It doesn’t, really.

ProPublica. May 3, 2012. “And after being notified of patient harm, manufacturers can minimize their own responsibility if they point the blame elsewhere,” said health policy expert Diana Zuckerman, president of the National Research Center for Women & Families. Read More >

Investigation: Most medical devices implanted in patients without testing

March 27, 2012, CBS News. This article reports on Consumer Reports’ investigation on the testing of medical devices. NRC President, Dr. Diana Zuckerman is quoted on the need for unique serial numbers for medical devices and stronger FDA standards to increase safety. Read More >

Consumer Reports: Dangerous Medical Devices

Dr. Diana Zuckerman is quoted in the Consumer Reports investigation for their May issue that finds that most medical implants have never been tested for safety. Read More >

Young, Obese and in Surgery

January 7, 2012, published in the NY Times. This story follows a teenage girl through her lap band surgery, including her less than ideal results. Psychologist and NRC president Dr. Diana Zuckerman is quoted on why these surgeries are very risky for teens. Read More >

Consumer group questions review of breast implants

Consumer safety advocates are questioning the Food and Drug Administration about incomplete and seemingly erroneous data used to support the safety of silicone breast implants in an agency review last year. The FDA concluded last summer that silicone-gel implants are basically safe as long as women understand they come with complications. Read More >