Month: August 2018
Texas Woman Files OptEase® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman who developed blood clots and nearly bled to death during a procedure to remove her tilted IVC Filter has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers, Cordis Corporation and Johnson & Johnson.
Publix Recalls Ground Beef Products Over Potential E. Coli Contamination
The Southeastern U.S. supermarket chain Publix is recalling ground beef products shipped to Florida locations over concerns they may be contaminated with E. coli, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Thursday.
CYBEX Recalls Popular Gym Equipment for Serious Injury Hazard
CYBEX International Inc. is recalling about 15,000 Smith Press Machines over concerns the weight bar can fall during use, posing a serious injury hazard to people using the equipment and those nearby, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) announced...
Virginia Woman Files Option ELITE® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman from Virginia filed a lawsuit after her IVC Filter fractured, punctured her vein, and the broken pieces became embedded in her spine.
New York Woman Files Option ELITE® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman from New York filed a lawsuit after her IVC Filter tilted, punctured her vein, and could not be removed in multiple attempts.
FDA Warns of “Life-Threatening” Labeling Mixup with Blood Pressure Drug
A specific lot of blood pressure medication has been recalled after a bottle was found to be mislabeled, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Monday.
Illinois Man Files Günther Tulip® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man from Illinois filed a lawsuit after he was injured by a Günther Tulip® IVC Filter manufactured by Cook Medical LLP.
Children’s Advil Recalled for Labeling Error That Could Cause Overdose
Pfizer Consumer Healthcare is recalling 1 lot of bubble gum-flavored liquid children's Advil to the consumer level over concerns the product labeling may be incorrect, which could result in too much of the medicine being taken.
Polaris Recalls 2017-2018 ACE 150 and Ranger 150 Off-Road Vehicles
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota has recalled about 5,900 of the 2017 and 2018 model-year ACE 150 and Ranger 150 recreational off-road vehicles due to a crash hazard.
Raw Chicken Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination
A Pennsylvania firm has issued a recall for raw chicken products after a number of people developed food poisoning illnesses, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) warned on Friday.