Medical Device Litigation History and Primer1976 through Reigel v. MedtronicGuest post provided by Denver personal injury attorney Beth KleinBackground of the ActThe Food & Drug Administration ("FDA") governs medical devices for use and sale in the United States. The FDA was given power over medical devices in the 1976 Medical Device Amendments to … [Read more...]
Chanitx and Suicide
More reports of erratic behavior and suicide have been associated with the use of Chantix, a drug that was designed to help people stop smoking and was approved by the Food and Drug Administration just under two years ago. In November 2007, the FDA issued a statement that they are reviewing the possible Chantix suicide side effects and that there … [Read more...]
143 Million Pounds of Beef Recalled by USDA in Largest Beef Recall in History
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today ordered the recall of 143 million pounds of frozen beef - the largest beef recall in US history.The recalled beef cam from a Chino, California slaughterhouse called the Westland Hallmark Meat Company. This slaughterhouse is the subject of an animal abuse investigation and provided meat to … [Read more...]
Potentially Dangerous Chemicals Under Your Kitchen Sink
I was reading about yoga poses today on one of my favorite websites when I came across an article about hazardous household cleaning products.Some of these are seriously toxic substances that cause kidney, liver and brain damage, but they can be found in ordinary household cleaners that we use every day:- Chlorinated phenols can be found in toilet … [Read more...]
FDA Issues Statement About Dangers of Botox and Botulinum Toxin Products
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received several reports of side effects, including respiratory problems and death following the use of botulinum toxins types A and B for both FDA-approved and unapproved use. … [Read more...]
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