Texas Court Rules Tort Reform Law Does Not Bar Medical Device Claims
A Texas appeals court has said personal injury claims against the manufacturer of a medical device accused of promoting off-label uses with kickbacks to doctors are not subject to the same requirements Texas imposes on health care liability claims. The Third Court of Appeals in Austin said the manufacturer, Verticor Ltd., cannot … [Read more...] about Texas Court Rules Tort Reform Law Does Not Bar Medical Device Claims
British Health Agency Strengthens Warnings about Valproate Risk in Pregnancy
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), Britain’s drug regulatory agency, has issued a statement urging healthcare professionals to give women better information on the risk of birth defects when Depakote and other valproate medicines are used during pregnancy. These medications are used to treat epilepsy and … [Read more...] about British Health Agency Strengthens Warnings about Valproate Risk in Pregnancy
Empathetic Doctors Better for Patients
A large, emerging cross-cultural study has found that empathetic doctors are better for patients, leading to better health outcomes. The study found that, for instance, diabetic patients treated by empathic physicians suffered from fewer medical complications, said Commonhealth. Although the study did not research why a meaningful … [Read more...] about Empathetic Doctors Better for Patients
Philips Healthcare Defibrillator Lawsuits
HeartStart MRx Defibrillator Lawsuits. Parker Waichman LLP is investigating potential lawsuits involving the HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator, manufactured by Philips Healthcare. Roughly 47,000 devices have been recalled in the United States due to electrical issues that may cause the device to malfunction. If this occurs, the … [Read more...] about Philips Healthcare Defibrillator Lawsuits
Philips Healthcare Recalls Defibrillators
Recalled Defibrillators Approximately 5,400 HeartStart FR2+ automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are being recalled by Philips Healthcare. According to the recall notice, a potential memory chip failure may render the device inoperable. The HeartStart FR2+ defibrillators are used by trained responders and designated response … [Read more...] about Philips Healthcare Recalls Defibrillators
GE Defective X-Ray Equipment Warning
Defective X-Ray Equipment owner warned. GE Healthcare has been warned about defective X-ray equipment by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA). According to an FDA warning letter sent to GE Healthcare on November 16, 2007, the defective devices were discovered during field tests conducted by the agency. The FDA field tests … [Read more...] about GE Defective X-Ray Equipment Warning
Continued Risk of Bacterial Meningitis in Children
Bacterial Meningitis in Children Linked To Cochlear Implants. Dear Healthcare Provider: This is to call your attention to updated information on the risk of bacterial meningitis in children with cochlear implants, and to provide recommendations for decreasing the risk. A new CDC/FDA study has shown that children with cochlear … [Read more...] about Continued Risk of Bacterial Meningitis in Children
