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Stryker Hip Lawsuit Survives Dismissal Bid
A Stryker hip replacement lawsuit involving the Trident system continues to move forward today, after a federal judge in Rhode Island rejected the manufacturer’s bid to have the claim dismissed. According to a report from Law360.com, Chief U.S. District Judge … Continue reading
Federal Fluoroquinolone Litigation Schedules Science Day
The federal court overseeing hundreds of Levaquin lawsuits and other legal claims involving fluoroquinolone antibiotics and peripheral neuropathy has set a date for Science Day. The event will allow plaintiffs and defendants to bring the Court up to speed on … Continue reading
Talcum Powder Lawsuit Plaintiff: “There’s Not Enough Money in the World . . .”
Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder had long been a regular part of Deborah Giannecchini’s daily feminine hygiene routine when she was diagnosed with Stage 4 ovarian cancer in 2012. The 63-year-old woman has since come to believe that the company’s … Continue reading
Proton Pump Inhibitors Implicated in Lupus Reports, Prompting Label Update
Proton pump inhibitors like Nexium, Prilosec and PrevAcid have been implicated in reports of cutaneous and systemic lupus erythematosus. According to Monthly Prescribing Reference (MPR), labels for all prescription medications in the class are being updated to reflect this potential … Continue reading
Vascu-Guard Patch Recall News: Rival Device Maker Benefits From Baxter’s Woes
Medical device maker LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. appears to have benefited from Baxter International, Inc.’s recent Vascu-Guard Patch recall. According to the company’s most recent earnings report, its own XenoSure patch racked up incremental sales of about $1.4mm during the third … Continue reading
Jury Ready to Hear Closing Arguments in Missouri’s Third Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer Trial
The jury weighing evidence in Missouri’s third trial of a Johnson & Johnson talcum powder lawsuit is scheduled to hear closing arguments tomorrow. The trial began on October 4th, and is being closely monitored by attorneys representing hundreds of plaintiffs … Continue reading
FDA Designates St. Jude ICD & CRT-D Battery Recall Class I
U.S. health regulators have designated St. Jude Medical’s recent ICD and CRT-D battery recall Class I, the most serious classification possible. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) only declares Class I recalls when the use of a device may … Continue reading
Ovarian Cancer Survivor Files Talcum Powder Lawsuit in Illinois State Court
An Illinois woman who was allegedly diagnosed with ovarian cancer following years of genital talcum powder use is pursuing a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson, the company behind Baby Powder and Shower-to-Shower. According to a complaint filed in St. Clair … Continue reading
As Physiomesh Lawsuits Mount, Study Investigates Efficacy of Mesh Hernia Repair
A new study suggests that the benefits associated with mesh-based ventral incisional hernia repair may be offset by the potential for mesh-related complications. Ventral incisional hernia repair is performed to fix a hole that appears in the abdominal wall at … Continue reading
Merlin@home Allegations Prompt Creation of St. Jude Medical Advisory Board to Address Hacking Concerns
St. Jude Medical has announced that it will form a cybersecurity advisory board, following allegations that some of its implantable cardiac devices, including those that rely on the Merlin@home transmitter, may be vulnerable to hacking. According to statement from the … Continue reading
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