Month: August 2017
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.