Month: September 2018
GM Recalls 1.2 Million Trucks, SUVs Over Crash Risk
General Motors is recalling more than 1 million full-size pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) over a potential defect in the steering system which could result in a crash, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on...
Virginia Man Files Günther Tulip® Blood Clot Filter Lawsuit
A man from Virginia has filed a lawsuit against Cook Medical after he was injured by the Günther Tulip® blood clot filter.
FDA Announces Crackdown on E-Cigs, Vape Industry for Marketing to Kids
In a bold and unprecedented move, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered 5 brands of electronic cigarettes or “vapes” to submit plans to deal with the rising epidemic of abuse of their products by teenagers.
Oregon Man Files Option® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man from Oregon has filed a lawsuit after his IVC Filter tilted, became embedded in his vein, and required a complex medical procedure to remove it from his body.
Nearly 210,000 Wet-Dry Vacs Recalled Over Shock Risk
Emerson Tool Company is recalling about 208,000 RIDGID wet/dry vacuums after finding that the on/off switch can become dislodged and expose live wiring, which poses a shock hazard, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on Tuesday.
Michigan Woman Files IVC Filter Lawsuit Against Argon Medical Devices
A lawsuit was filed by a woman who was injured when her IVC Filter tilted, became embedded in the vein, and fractured in three places.
Group of 14 People File TrapEase® and OptEase® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed against Cordis Corporation by a group of 14 people who were injured by the OptEase® or TrapEase® Vena Cava Filter (“IVC Filter”).
Alabama Firm Recalls Cage-Free Eggs Over Salmonella Contamination
Cullman, Alabama-based Gravel Ridge Farms has issued a nationwide recall for its cage-free eggs after FDA testing found the presence of salmonella bacteria, according to a recall notice issued on Saturday.
New Jersey Man Files Recovery® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man from New Jersey has filed a lawsuit for injuries that occurred after he was implanted with a Recovery® IVC Filter manufactured by C.R. Bard.
Apple Recalling iPhone 8 Over Manufacturing Defect
Apple Inc. is recalling certain iPhone 8 devices over a potential defect that could cause it to freeze or shut off during use, according to Forbes.