Month: September 2018
New Jersey Man Files Option® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man from New Jersey has filed a lawsuit after his IVC Filter became tilted, embedded, punctured his vein, and could not be removed.
Nissan Recalls 215,000 Vehicles Over Defective Brakes, Fire Risk
Nissan Motor Company is recalling more than 215,000 vehicles from model years 2015-2018 over a potentially defective anti-lock brake system (ABS) pump seal which can leak brake fluid onto a circuit board, causing an electrical short and potentially a fire,...
New York Man Files Option ELITE® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man from New York filed a lawsuit after he suffered through multiple unsuccessful medical procedures to remove his IVC Filter after it tilted, became embedded in his vein, and punctured through the vein.
Colorado Firm Recalls Ground Beef for E. Coli Contamination
Cargill Meat Solutions is recalling more than 132,000 pounds of ground beef for potential contamination with E. Coli, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness, according to a Recall Notice issued Wednesday by the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS).
Alcon Issues “Global Withdrawal” of CyPass Micro-Stents Amid Reports of Severe Eye Damage
The Swiss medical firm Alcon has announced an immediate withdrawal of its CyPass Micro-Stent from the global market after a study linked the device to an increased risk for severe, potentially irreversible eye damage and other serious health complications.
New York Man Files Option® Blood Clot Filter Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed by a man from New York who was injured when his IVC Filter became tilted, embedded, and punctured his vein.
New Jersey Firm Recalls Pet Food for Salmonella Contamination
Penns Grove, NJ-based Bravo Packing, Inc. is recalling all Performance Dog frozen raw pet food products over potential contamination with salmonella, a bacterium that can cause severe foodborne illness in humans, pets, and other animals.
California Man Files IVC Filter Lawsuit Against Cook Medical
A man from California has filed a lawsuit against Cook Medical after he was injured by a Günther Tulip® blood clot filter ("IVC Filter").
GM to Recall Pickups, SUVs for Brake Defect That Could Increase Crash Risk
General Motors is recalling about 41,000 pickup trucks and police sports utility vehicles (SUVs) which may have loose brake pedals, increasing the risk of drivers losing control and crashing.
Texas Woman Files IVC Filter Lawsuit Against Cook Medical
A woman from Texas has filed a lawsuit after she was injured by a Celect® blood clot filter manufactured by Cook Medical, joining a centralized federal litigation that involves over 4,600 other lawsuits.