Month: March 2017
Lawsuit Filed Over IVC Filter Stuck in Vein
A man required two procedures to remove an IVC filter that was embedded in his vein, but he suffered severe venous damage as a result. The filter tilted 45º and the hook got stuck within 1 year of implantation.
Walmart Marketside Frozen Pizza Recalled for Listeria
Did you buy a frozen pizza at Walmart recently? Check the label because it may be contaminated with Listeria. Over 10.6 tons of Marketside Extra Large Supreme Pizzas were recalled in 11 states.
Children Infected with E. Coli in Soy Nut Butter Recall
Two children in Oregon and two in Washington State have been infected with an outbreak strain of E. coli linked to contaminated I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butter.
FDA: Viberzi Linked to Pancreatitis, Death Risk
The anti-diarrhea drug Viberzi has been linked to 120 reports of severe pancreas inflammation (pancreatitis) and death. These life-threatening side effects are more likely in people without gallbladders.
Mumps Outbreak Linked to Vaccine Shortfalls
As an increased number of mumps cases have been reported across the U.S. since the beginning of the year, some health officials say it may be time to consider adding a new vaccination dose to current immunization guidelines.
Cook Celect® IVC Filter Lawsuit Filed in Florida
The FDA recommends removing IVC filters within 29 and 54 days, ideally. Recent studies show that 39% of Celect® filters puncture the vein within 30 days, often into nearby organs. This can make the filter impossible to remove and result...
We Can Add Headphone Explosions to In-Flight Safety Hazards
An airline passenger suffered horrific injuries to her face when her battery-powered headphones exploded during a flight to Australia. Now that we know these batteries are dangerous, why does the U.S. still allow bulk shipments of these ticking time bombs...
Dangerous Heart Surgery Infection May Not Appear for 7 Years
Lawyers are helping people who had open-heart surgery find out how to get tested for M. chimaera, a "blood-eating" bacteria that can take up to 7 years to cause symptoms of infection.
Head Lice Treatments Linked to Abnormal Behavior in Children
A new study has linked ingredients found in head lice and scabies treatment products to behavioral difficulties in children.
Hoverboard Fire Kills 3 Year-Old Girl in Pennsylvania
A charging hoverboard sparked a fire that killed a toddler and critically injured two other children in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Fire officials are telling parents to get rid of the dangerous toys.