Lawsuits

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The medical device manufacturer Applied Medical announced that it would recall three of its catheters due to the separation of components while in use. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers Applied Medical’s recall to require a Class I designation. The FDA’s Class I designation means that continued … [Read more...] about Catheters Recalled Over Risk of Separation While in Use

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Someone got the message a day too late. In April of 2019, Fisher-Price recalled 4.7 million Rock n’ Play inclined sleeper devices after an investigative report published by Consumer Reports connected inclined sleepers to at least 32 infant deaths. However, daycare facilities continued to use the inclined sleepers … [Read more...] about Deadly, Recalled Sleepers at Daycare Facilities

BROOKLYN, New York — A funeral home in Brooklyn was so overwhelmed with people killed by the novel coronavirus that the funeral home resorted to stacking the bodies in unrefrigerated moving vans. CA News Ottawa reported the bodies of the deceased were slated to be cremated by the funeral home ran out of room. The trucks were not … [Read more...] about 60 Bodies Found in Trucks Outside of Brooklyn Funeral Homes

REDDING, CALIFORNIA – As reported by krcrtv.com, Cardinal Health, a health services and products company, has issued a recall of approximately $9.1 million surgical gowns due to issues with quality. Cardinal Health is a health services and products company that sells a variety of medical equipment and supplies, including surgical … [Read more...] about Cardinal Health Recalls Surgical Gowns Citing Quality Issues

Investigation Reveals Fracking in Southeast Ohio Produces Radioactive Waste, Making Workers Sick Fracking is a controversial business, much like coal mining or continuing to rely on oil for energy production, despite alternative cleaner sources.  The Oxford English Dictionary defines fracking as “the process of injecting liquid … [Read more...] about Fracking Worker Radiation Exposure Cancer Claims

SPARTA, New Jersey — According to an article appearing on Webwire.com, microbial contamination of certain cold and flu medications distributed nationally must be recalled by the manufacturer of the medication with the approval of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The company that performed the analysis of the questioned … [Read more...] about Microbe Contamination Forces Recall of Cold and Flu Medicine

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (Novartis), working in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), has implemented a corrective action plan for Novartis' drug Sandimmune (cyclosporine capsules, USP) 100-mg gel caps, and Neoral (cyclosporine capsules, USP) Modified 100-mg soft gel caps … [Read more...] about Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. Announced Corrective Action

CECIL TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Ewing’s sarcoma is a rare form of cancer that typically strikes children and young adults. According to an expose published by the Wall Street Journal, only about 250 children in the United States receive the diagnosis each year. However, Washington County, Pennsylvania, which is home to the most Marcellus Shale … [Read more...] about Fracking Cancer Link

STATEN ISLAND, New York — SILIVE.com reported that the authorities shut down the Outerbridge Crossing in both directions because of a five-car pileup during the tail end of the morning commute. Two people required hospitalization at Staten Island University Hospital located in Ocean Breeze. Authorities closed the roadway for at least … [Read more...] about The Outerbridge Crossing Closed Due to Five-Car Pileup

Paragard IUD Lawsuits: What You Need to Know Paragard intrauterine devices, or IUDs, are advertised as a safe, effective, and convenient birth control method. The makers of Paragard also claim that doctors could insert the IUD up to five days after intercourse as an emergency contraceptive. Paragard is one of only two IUDs … [Read more...] about Paragard IUD Lawsuits

According to bloomberg.com, Johnson & Johnson has issued a recall of surgical staplers (ECHELON FLEX™ ENDOPATH® Staplers) following reports that seven individuals sustained serious injuries and one died, per the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The device, manufactured by Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon unit, … [Read more...] about Echelon Flex™ Endopath® Stapler Recalled Due to Deaths

Employee of the Month Procedures The Employee-of-the-Month Program recognizes one outstanding employee each month. Nominations for the award (including self-nominations) may be submitted by any non-management employee by completing the Nominations form below. Nominations are based on excellent job performance, promoting a pleasant … [Read more...] about Employee of the Month

NEW YORK - The ncadvertiser.com writes that a contractor working at a medical device plant in New York has been killed in an accident after being pinned by a piece of equipment. The victim was identified as a 58-year-old man. The worker was servicing an order-picker forklift, which was at a loading lock when the device's … [Read more...] about Contractor Killed in Accident at Medical Device Plant

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, according to Medtechdive.com, warned that patients who received paclitaxel-eluting stents and paclitaxel-coated balloons for treatment of peripheral artery disease, or PAD, have a higher mortality rate than recipients of other devices within two years of implantation. The FDA … [Read more...] about Paclitaxel Medical Device Linked to Fatal Risks

UNITED STATES – According to an online news article published by www.ibtimes.com, Pfizer, Inc. has recalled 2 lots of its migraine drug “Relpax” with concerns that these 2 lots may have potential bacterial contamination. Pfizer, Inc., the manufacturer of Relpax, a medication used for the acute treatment of migraine with or without … [Read more...] about Relpax Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination

UNITED STATES – As reported in an online news article published by www.medicaldesignandoutsourcing.com, Centurion Medical Products has issued a recall of endotracheal connector kits following a recall of more than 6 million Teleflex endotracheal tubes and connectors. Centurion Medical Products manufactures connector kits that … [Read more...] about Endotracheal Connector Kits Recalled

UNITED STATES – As reported in an online news article published by www.raps.org, the FDA has categorized recent QIAGEN and Centurion medical device recalls as Class I, notifying patients and healthcare providers about the potential dangers associated with the affected medical devices. The United States Food and Drug Administration … [Read more...] about QIAGEN Filter-tips, Centurion Airway Kits Recalled

UNITED STATES – As reported in an online news article published by www.upi.com, a study uncovers the problems and dangers associated with unregulated stem cell clinics, finding that many patients have suffered injuries or illnesses. A recently published study shows that unregulated stem cell clinics throughout the United States … [Read more...] about Study Reveals the Dangers of Unregulated Stem Cell Clinics

Edwards Lifesciences Issues Recall of More than 700 of Its IntraClude Intra-Aortic Occlusion Device UNITED STATES – According to an online news article published by www.legalscoops.com, Edwards Lifesciences has recalled more than 700 IntraClude Intra-Aortic Occlusion Devices following 22 complaints and 3 reported deaths … [Read more...] about IntraClude Intra-Aortic Occlusion Device

UNITED STATES – As reported in an online news article published by www.curetoday.com, gluteal implants may be linked to cancer following reports of one woman dying of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), the same type of cancer that has been linked to textured breast implants. In March 2019, the United States Food and Drug … [Read more...] about Gluteal Implants May Pose Cancer

UNITED STATES – According to an online news article published by www.raps.org, the FDA has recently designated two medical device recalls involving QIAGEN and Centurion as Class I, the most serious designation available. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the sale and use of medical devices.  When … [Read more...] about Deaths Linked to QIAGEN Filter-Tips and Centurion Medical Products Airway Kits

UNITED STATES – As reported in an online news article published by www.medtechdive.com, Edwards Lifesciences has issued a safety alert after the company received reports of balloons bursting associated with the delivery system for the company’s Sapien 3 Ultra transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) system. Edwards … [Read more...] about Sapien 3 Ultra Valve System Safety Alert

FDA Issues Warning to Doctors About Dangerous Magnetic Interaction Between Hearing Devices and CSF Shunt Systems UNITED STATES – As reported in an online news article published by medicaldevice-network.com, the FDA has issued a warning identifying a potentially dangerous magnetic interaction with the use of both a magnetic … [Read more...] about Hearing Devices and CSF Shunt System Warning

UNITED STATES – According to an online news article published by jsonline.com, numerous biologic drugs used to treat autoimmune diseases are found to have serious unknown side effects that are discovered after a drug is approved for use and sold to patients. Numerous patients who suffer from autoimmune diseases such as Chron’s, … [Read more...] about Dangerous Side Effects of Biological Drugs

UNITED STATES – As reported online by www.startribune.com, the FDA has issued a Class II recall of Medtronic MiniMed 600-series insulin pumps amid concerns that the buttons on the devices may become stuck while flying or in other circumstances where there is a quick change in air pressure. Medtronic, a medical device manufacturer, … [Read more...] about Medtronic MiniMed 600-Series Insulin Pumps Recalled

Altaire Pharmaceuticals Issues Voluntary Recall of Ophthalmic Products Amid Quality Assurance Concerns AQUEBOGUE, NEW YORK – According to an online news article published by www.prnewswire.com, Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has recalled multiple versions and lots of its ophthalmic products amid concerns that some products may … [Read more...] about Altaire Pharmaceuticals Recalls Ophthalmic Products

Drug Manufacturer Fresenius Kabi Voluntarily Recalls Fluorouracil Injections Which May Have the Presence of Glass Particulate UNITED STATES – As reported online by www.fda.gov, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC has issued a voluntary recall of two lots of Fluorouracil Injections which may have contained glass particulate. Fresenius … [Read more...] about Fresenius Kabi Recalls Fluorouracil Injections