Possible link of cochlear implant, meningitis: FDA says at least 25 cases discovered worldwide

Source :: Same-Day Surgery. Sept, 2002, Vol. 26 Issue 9, p112, 3 p.
Publication Year :: 2002
Abstract: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has notified providers that cochlear implant recipients may be at greater risk for meningitis. The agency reports 25 cases, including nine deaths, [...]

Subjects :: United States. Food and Drug Administration -- Reports
Cochlear implants -- Complications
Meningitis -- Risk factors
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Health
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