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DePuy ASR Hip Implants, Other Faulty Medical Devices Subject to Little FDA Oversight, Investigation Finds
A newly-published investigation from ProPublica has revealed that several questionable types of medical devices, including DePuy Orthopaedic’s recalled ASR hip implant, managed to make it to market without much scrutiny on the part of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
Failing DePuy ASR Hip Implants Sending Hundreds of Australians Back to the OR
Roughly 1,000 people in Australia have had to undergo revision surgeries because of failed DePuy ASR hip implants. According to TheAge.com, DePuy Orthopaedics has heard from more than 4,000 people in Australia and New Zealand seeking help with the recalled metal-on-metal hip replacement devices.
First DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuits Head to Trial in December, January
The first trials involving lawsuits filed against DePuy Orthopaedics by recipients of its recalled ASR Hip Implants will begin later this year, and early next year. The first is slated to start on December 3, 2012 in state court in Las Vegas, Nevada. A second DePuy ASR hip implant lawsuit ...
Federal Judge Certifies Medtronic Infuse Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit
A shareholder lawsuit alleging Medtronic Inc. illegally promoted the off-label use of its Infuse bone growth product has been granted class action status by U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson of Minnesota. According to a report from Law360.com, the Medtronic Infuse off-label promotion lawsuit was filed by several institutional investors on ...
Medtronic Infuse Lawsuit Alleges Off-Label Use Cause Painful Complications
A man in Louisiana has filed suit against Medtronic Inc. over injuries allegedly cause by off-label use of its Infuse Bone Graft product. The plaintiff, who received Infuse during transforaminal spinal lumbar fusion surgery, claims that the bone growth protein caused unwanted bone growth along his spine, worsening the back ...
Pennsylvania Health System Proposes Comprehensive Fracking Study
A proposed study would examine the health effects of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) drilling on the people living closest to active natural gas wells.
Smith & Nephew Says Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Controversy Slowing Sales of Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System
Medical device maker Smith & Nephew has reported a drop in sales of its metal-on-metal hip implant devices. According to the company, hip implant sales were down 2 percent during the first quarter of 2012, largely because its Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System suffered from an association with other metal-on-metal hip ...
Lawsuits over DePuy ASR Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Continue to Mount
DePuy Orthopaedics and its parent, Johnson & Johnson, continue to be hit with lawsuits over recalled metal-on-metal DePuy ASR hip implants. Just yesterday, the national law firm of Parker Waichman LLP announced it had filed yet another DePuy ASR hip implant lawsuit, this time on behalf of a Virginia resident ...
Actos Bladder Cancer Lawsuit Filed by West Virginia Resident
Actos (pioglitazone) continues to be named in lawsuits alleging long-term use of the type 2 diabetes drug caused patients to develop bladder cancer. Just last week, the national law firm of Parker Waichman LLP filed suit against Takeda Pharmaceuticals on behalf of a West Virginia man who developed bladder cancer ...
First Bard Avaulta Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit Scheduled for February Trial in MDL
The first test trials in the federal C.R. Bard Avaulta transvaginal mesh litigation will most likely start next year, according to a report from Bloomberg News. About 600 lawsuits involving Bard Avaulta transvaginal mesh products are currently pending in the multidistrict litigation underway Charleston, West Virginia. U.S. District Judge Joseph ...
Using Acetaminophen Safely to Avoid Liver Damage, Other Side Effects
Acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, is popular. Because of familiarity with acetaminophen, many are not aware that Tylenol, and other forms of acetaminophen, carries risk for significant health affects. For example, acetaminophen can cause serious liver damage and links … Continue reading
FDA Delays Sunscreen Rules Again
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is delaying issuing sunscreen rules, again. Many feel the government has, yet again, caved to industry requests for additional time to clarify exactly how much protection their sunscreen lotions provide. The agency directed … Continue reading
Study Reports Spike In Medical Device Recalls
A new study reveals a spike in medical device recalls, with an increase in excess of 160% in the first quarter of this year alone. This huge increase translates into five times as many medical devices affected in recalls versus … Continue reading
Putnam County Food Poisoning Outbreak Sickens
A food poisoning outbreak in Putnam County has sickened 150 people after they consumed food brought to the Chuang Yen Monastery in Kent this weekend. The food was brought in for a Mother’s Day celebration, said LoHud. Putnam County health … Continue reading
Brooklyn DA Accused Of Overstating Child Abuse Arrests In Ultra-Orthodox Community
The Brooklyn district attorney, Charles Hynes, is being accused of exaggerating child abuse arrests in the ultra-orthodox community of Haredi. Many criticize Hynes for actually protecting child predators. We’ve long been writing about the issue of sex abuse cases in … Continue reading
Hospira Recalls Hydromorphone Injections that may Contain more than Intended Volume
Hospira, Inc. just announced that it s recalling, at the user level, one lot of its Hydromorphone Injection over reported complaints that one of its Carpuject’s contains more than 1 mL label fill volume, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration … Continue reading
New York City Named In Injury Lawsuits From Neglected Trees
New York City has been named in a number of personal injury lawsuits over neglected trees. At least 10 lawsuits have been filed over deaths or injuries linked to falling tree limbs in New York City. According to The New … Continue reading
16 Now Sick In Dog Food Salmonella Outbreak
The number of those sickened from the ongoing and growing dog food Salmonella outbreak has now reached 16. Since we last reported, two more people have fallen ill after exposure to the Salmonella-tainted dry dog and cat food, according to … Continue reading
Fall Risk Prompts Kolcraft Bassinet Recall
Fall risks have prompted a recall of 46,000 Kolcraft Tender Vibes and Light Vibes Bassinets, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. The recalled Kolcraft Bassinets were manufactured in China; distributed and manufactured by Kolcraft Enterprises Inc., of … Continue reading
1.6 Million Step Stools Recalled for Fall Hazard
A massive recall of more than 1.6 million Step Stools has been implemented over fall hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada (HC). The Folding Step Stools were manufactured in China; imported by Kennedy International of … Continue reading
