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...]
Rinnai Wall Furnaces Recalled
Rinnai America Corporation of Peachtree City, GA is recalling their Direct-Vent Wall Furnace models RHFE 431 and RHFE 556 due to a carbon monoxide poisoning hazard.This recall involves about 52,000 Direct Vent Wall Furnaces that were sold to contractors nationwide for the last seven years and were made in Japan. … [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...]
Supreme Court Grants Immunity to Medical Device Manufacturers
(Editorial Content)The Supreme Court finally gave medical device makers their one true wish - Immunity from Lawsuits. Companies that produce medical devices like breast implants and implantable defibrillators now have federal protection against lawsuits arising from deaths or injuries associated with their products as long as the product has been … [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...]
FDA Drops The Ball Again – Chinese Drug Maker Not Inspected
The tainted blood thinner heparin, which was recalled in January, has been linked to four deaths in the US and about 350 other "complications".A recent report by Walt Bodanich and Jake Hooker of the New York Times reveals that the active ingredient in this blood thinner marketed by Baxter International was produced by a factory in China. No big … [Read more...]
Bracelets Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, along with Mission City Press of Franklin, Tennessee, has announced a voluntary recall of A Life of Faith Charm Bracelet Sets. Approximately 11,00 of these bracelets have been recalled due to the following hazard: Surface paint on the pearl white beads of the bracelet contains excessive levels … [Read more...]
Huge ATV Recall by Polaris – Sportsman and Scrambler
Polaris is recalling 95,000 ATVs due to defective electronic control modules (ECMs) that may overheat, causing a fire and burn hazard to riders. If you own one of the four wheeler / ATV models below, contact your closest Polaris dealer for information on how to schedule a free repair. In the meantime, consumers are advised to disconnect the … [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...]
Pain Medication Patches Recalled
Fentanyl pain medication patches have been recalled this week due to a flaw that allows the very potent opiod medication to come in direct contact with the patient using the patch, proving to be potentially deadly.The patches have been sold in the United States under the brand name Duragesic and sold generically as fentanyl by Sandoz, Inc. The … [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...]
FDA Gives Makers of Unapproved Deadly Gout Medicine 30 Days to Stop Selling Product
There have been at least 50 reports of adverse events (side effects) associated with the use of intravenous colchicine, which includes at least 23 deaths. Colchicine is an unapproved injectable drug used to treat gout.The harmful and potentially deadly effects of the drug include low blood cell counts, organ failure and cardiac arrest. The FDA … [Read more...]
Evenflo Announces Recall/Revision of Discovery Infant Car Seat
On February 1, Evenflo announced a voluntary recall/revision of its Discovery infant car seats, Models 390, 391, 534, and 552. Recent laboratory tests conducted by Evenflo and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed that the seats could become detached from their bases in high impact side collisions. … [Read more...]
Medtronic SynchroMed EL Implantable Infusion Pumps Recalled
In a Class 1 Recall yesterday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recalled all SynchroMed El pumps with motors manufactured after September 1999. … [Read more...]
Air Compressors Recalled
&The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, along with Campbell Hausfeld, has announced a voluntary recall of approximately 233,000 Campbell Hausfeld and Husky Air Compressors because the protective covers on the compressor's motor are not made from proper flame retardant material and can ignite, posing a fire hazard. … [Read more...]
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