title: Dalkon shield affair: a bad lesson in science and decision-making.
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Culliton
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Knopman
mesh_terms: D002487:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.; D005260:Female; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011247:Pregnancy; D014481:United States; D014486:United States Food and Drug Administration