Tag: medical product liability

Hip Implants May Cause Problems Due to Metal Particles

The FDA is looking into metal on metal hip replacements due to the number of complaints and lawsuits that have been filed. These replacements tend to have more problems than just those you may expect when having a joint replaced. The FDA says that part of the problem is that metallic debris can come off […]

Written by on June 21, 2012

New Worries for the FDA

A recent article in the New York Times looks at the effects of Endocrine Disruptors. These chemicals can be found everywhere including thermal receipts from ATMs and gasoline self-service pumps. They are found in canned food, cosmetics and food packaging. There are not many direct links to serious side effects as of yet but there […]

Written by on May 8, 2012

Plavix Product Liability Lawsuit Alleges Safety Issues

The popular blood thinner Plavix is the subject of another pharmaceutical liability lawsuit. Filed in Illinois against the drug’s manufacturers Bristol-Myers Squibb and Sanoli Aventis, the new suit alleges that the manufacturers of the well-known cardiac drug knowingly misrepresented its effectiveness and safety, causing plaintiffs to suffer personal injuries, economic loss and medical expenses. Plavix […]

Written by on January 31, 2012

Certain Antidepressants Linked to Birth Defects

Every year an estimated 120,000 U.S. babies — one in every 33 births — are born with birth defects, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Birth defects can have a life-changing impact on an infant’s physical and mental development and function and are a leading cause of infant deaths. Children born with birth defects […]

Written by on January 26, 2012