We all try to be conscious of what we eat, so shouldn’t we be conscious of what medical devices are implanted in our bodies? Unfortunately, most people can’t make sense of the millions of adverse events filed with the FDA.  Today’s guest, Madris Kinard, left the FDA after years of seeing patients not get the data they need and started Device Events. Device Events is a subscription-based service that provides stakeholders with accessible information on products. Join Clay Hodges in this interview for more information on the gaps in the FDA, changes being made, and what Device Events does differently.  Show Highlights:  How Madris started Device Events and the primary purpose of the service  What was not working with the FDA that made this service needed  How does Device Events work and what makes it a valuable service  What could the FDA do to make data more accessible  The timeline and process of recalls  Why devices should stop being put on the market based on a grandfathered device  Public panels the FDA has held for individuals to express issues  Why it’s important to know what materials are in devices  The medical devices Madris is currently examining Issues with current dental implants and reported injuries  Problems with breast implants and symptoms they cause    Links:  https://www.deviceevents.com https://www.northcarolinaproductliabilitylawyer.com

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