Obesity device drains a portion of stomach contents after meals into the toilet. The AspireAssist obesity device consists of a tube that connects the inside of the stomach to a port outside of the abdomen.

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Patient claims surgeon left pedicle screw in her after spinal fusion surgery. Suit: pedicle screw left in patient's body for 2 days after surgery. The patient claims that retained device left her with femoral nerve damage and the need to use a wheelchair.

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