Month: December 2017
Pennsylvania Man Files G2® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man from Pennsylvania who was injured by a G2® IVC Filter has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer, C.R. Bard, for selling a defective medical device and failing to warn him about serious risks.
Jury Awards $28 Million in Xarelto Bleeding Injury Lawsuit
A jury in Philadelphia has slammed Bayer and Johnson & Johnson with a $28 million verdict in favor of plaintiffs who were injured by bleeding after taking the blood-thinning drug Xarelto.
Tennessee Woman Files IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman from Tennessee has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers of a "retrievable" IVC Filter that could not be removed because it became embedded in her vein 3 months after it was implanted.
Camso Recalls Dirt-to-Snow Bike Conversion Kits
Camso is recalling DTS 129 "dirt to snow" off-road motorbike conversion kits because a pin that secures the brake pads can loosen, resulting in failure of the brake system.
4,500 Westinghouse Portable Generators Recalled Over Fire Hazard
MWE Investments is recalling about 4,500 portable generators in the U.S. because they pose a fire hazard, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Australia Bans Vaginal Mesh for Safety Risks
Australian safety regulators have banned the use of transvaginal mesh implants because the risks likely outweighs any benefits.
Flu Shot Only 10% Effective Against H3N2 This Year
Doctors are predicting a severe flu season in the U.S. after studies found that this year's flu shot was only 10% effective against influenza A (H3N2) and Australia suffered record-high numbers of flu illnesses.
Ford Recalls F-150 Pickups, Explorer SUVs Over Seat Cushions That May Fail in Crash
Ford Motor Co. has issued a recall for more than 202,000 F-150 pickup trucks and Explorer SUVs in North America for potentially defective front seat cushions that can come loose and fail to hold passengers in a crash.
FDA Urges Limbrel Recall for Liver and Lung Injury Risks
The FDA has asked Primus Pharmaceuticals to voluntarily recall Limbrel, a medical food that is advertised to treat arthritis, because it is associated with life-threatening liver injury and an inflammatory lung disease called hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
Metabo Recalls Rat Tail Angle Grinders
About 1,100 Metabo Rat Tail Angle Grinders were recalled because the "on" switch can get stuck, posing a laceration hazard.