Month: August 2017

Virginia Man Files Günther Tulip® IVC Filter Lawsuit

Virginia Man Files Günther Tulip® IVC Filter Lawsuit

A lawsuit has been filed against Cook Medical by a man who was injured by an IVC Filter that is linked to a 43% risk of vein perforations.

/ August 31, 2017
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Dr. Brown’s Bottle Soap Recalled for Infection Risk

About 23,000 Dr. Brown’s Natural baby-bottle cleaning kits and dish soaps have been recalled due to a risk of bacterial infections.

/ August 31, 2017
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FDA Recalls 465,000 St. Jude Pacemakers Over Hacking Risk

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that more than 465,000 patients who received St. Jude pacemakers may be vulnerable to a software glitch that could allow hackers to remotely kill their batteries or force the devices to...

/ August 31, 2017
Recall: 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain, GMC Acadia

Recall: 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain, GMC Acadia

A recall has been issued for approximately 2,900 of the model-year 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, 2018 GMC Terrain SUVs, and 2017-2018 GMC Acadia SUVs because the drive shaft may be defective.

/ August 30, 2017

Essure Birth Control Recalled in Australia

Bayer's permanent sterilization device Essure was recalled and pulled off the Australian market following numerous reports of severe injuries.

/ August 30, 2017
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Volkswagen Recalls 281,000 Vehicles Over Engine Stalling Problem

Volkswagen has issued a recall for nearly 281,000 CC and Passat sedans and wagons in the U.S. over concerns that the fuel pumps can fail, causing the vehicles to stall without warning.

/ August 30, 2017
IVC Filter Lawsuit

Illinois Man Files Bard Meridian® IVC Filter Lawsuit

A man from Illinois who was injured by a defective blood clot filter has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer, C.R. Bard, for failing to warn about severe side effects.

/ August 29, 2017
Abilify Class Action Lawsuit

Abilify: The Drug Linked to Gambling Addiction

Abilify is an anti-psychotic medication that is made and sold by Otsuka Pharmaceutical and Bristol Myers Squibb. There are now around 200 lawsuits involving people who developed gambling addictions or uncontrollable urges to eat, shop, and have sex after taking...

/ August 29, 2017
Dodge Challenger SRT8 392

Fiat-Chrysler Recalls 2017 Dodge Hellcats Over Potential Oil Leak

Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles has announced a recall for the 2017 Dodge Challenger Hellcat and 2017 Dodge Charger Hellcat for potential failed engine cooler lines, which could result in rapid loss of engine oil.

/ August 29, 2017
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Hydrogen Peroxide Recalled for Burn, Fire Hazards

Nutrilife is recalling 15,300 bottles of 29% hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) over concerns that the bottles may burst open and start a fire.

/ August 28, 2017