Abbott Heart Catheters Subject of Class I Recall, Implicated in One Death
Abbott has recalled some of its coronary catheters, following reports of difficulty in removing their protective balloon sheath. The problem may have led to one patient’s death. Products named Abbott’s catheter recall include the company’s: C Trek RX Coronary Dilatation … Continue reading
Invokana Toe, Leg Amputation Risk Prompts FDA To Order Black Box Warning
Federal health regulators have ordered Johnson & Johnson to add a new black box warning to the labels of Invokana and Invokamet regarding a risk of leg and foot amputations. A black box is the most urgent label warning employed … Continue reading
Generic Taxotere Lawsuits Now Being Filed in Federal Hair Loss Litigation
A growing number of cancer patients who allegedly experienced permanent hair loss following chemotherapy with generic Taxotere have joined the federal multidistrict litigation currently underway in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana. Court records indicate that the consolidated … Continue reading
UK Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit Plaintiffs Target NHS, Device Manufacturers
More than 800 women who allegedly developed permanent pain and discomfort following treatment with transvaginal mesh have filed suit against the UK’s National Health Services (NHS) and numerous device manufacturers, claiming they were never apprised of the risks allegedly associated … Continue reading
After Kidney Transplant, Prilosec Lawsuit Plaintiff Hopes Litigation Leads to Better Warnings
A Northern California woman who required a kidney transplant following years of Prilosec treatment claims that she was never properly warned about its possible renal side effects. Now she’s hoping that the litigation surrounding it and other proton pump inhibitors … Continue reading
Hip Replacement Lawsuit News: Stryker Preparing to Move Forward with Rejuvenate, ABG II Hip Implant Settlement
At least 95% of eligible patients have registered for an expanded hip replacement settlement program intended to resolve legal claims resulting from Stryker Corporation’s 2012 recall for Rejuvenate and ABG II Modular-Neck hip stems. The company has indicated that it will soon … Continue reading
Johnson & Johnson Defeated in Another Talcum Powder Lawsuit, As Missouri Jury Awards Ovarian Cancer Plaintiff $110 Million
The jury convened to hear evidence in Missouri’s fifth talcum powder lawsuit trial has handed Johnson & Johnson yet another defeat, after awarding more than $110 million to a woman who claimed the company’s talc-based powders caused her ovarian cancer. … Continue reading
Hernia Mesh Complications, Recent Recalls Alarm Canadian Doctor
Complications associated with the use of hernia mesh have become “endemic,” according to one Canadian physician concerned that such products are being overused. “I’ve seen pictures of it in the bladder, I’ve seen mesh in the stomach,” Dr. John Morrison, … Continue reading
Infants Treated with Proton Pump Inhibitors, Other Acid Reflux Drugs More Likely to Suffer Fractures in Childhood
New research suggests that infants treated with proton pump inhibitors and other acid reflux drugs may be more likely to suffer bone fractures during childhood. The study, which is to be presented this weekend at the 2017 Pediatric Academic Societies … Continue reading
Missouri’s Fifth Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer Trial Nears Conclusion, As Parties Begin Closing Arguments
Missouri’s fifth trial involving the alleged link between talcum powder and ovarian cancer is nearing its end. According to Law360.com, closing arguments began yesterday, with the Plaintiff’s attorney asking jurors to award his client significant punitive damages so that Johnson … Continue reading
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