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IVC Filter Lawsuit

Illinois Man Files Bard Meridian® IVC Filter Lawsuit

A man from Illinois who was injured by a defective blood clot filter has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer, C.R. Bard, for failing to warn about severe side effects.

/ August 29, 2017
Günther Tulip® Blood Clot Filter Lawsuit

Pennsylvania Woman Files Günther Tulip® IVC Filter Lawsuit

A woman who was injured by an Inferior Vena Cava Filter has joined over 2,300 people who have filed lawsuits against Cook Medical for selling a defective medical device and downplaying risks.

/ August 28, 2017
IVC Filter Lawsuit

Alabama Man Files Cordis IVC Filter Lawsuit

A man who required open-heart surgery when his Cordis IVC Filter migrated to his heart within 6 days of implantation has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers for selling a defective medical device.

/ August 25, 2017

Polaris Recalls 2017 GENERAL Off-Road Vehicles

Polaris recalled 1,600 of the model-year 2017 GENERAL and Hunter off-road vehicles because inconsistent tire pressure information can result in improperly-inflated tires, posing a crash hazard.

/ August 24, 2017
Costco Chicken Skewer Recall

Costco Chicken Skewers Recalled for Listeria Risk

Around 20,446 pounds of fully-cooked chicken skewers that were sold at Costco were recalled due to a risk of Listeria contamination.

/ August 24, 2017
Illinois Woman Files OptEase® IVC Filter Lawsuit

Illinois Woman Files OptEase® IVC Filter Lawsuit

A woman who required emergency open-heart surgery to remove several broken pieces of an OptEase IVC filter has filed a lawsuit against Cordis Corporation and Johnson & Johnson in Illinois.

/ August 23, 2017
Physiomesh lawsuit goes to trial in 2018.

Alabama Man Files Physiomesh Hernia Patch Lawsuit

A lawsuit has been filed by a man from Alabama who claims the Ethicon Physiomesh hernia patch caused him to develop severe complications that required another surgery after his hernia repair.

/ August 22, 2017
Zenith Alpha Graft Recall 2

Cook Medical Recalls Zenith Alpha Grafts

Cook Medical is recalling thousands of Zenith Alpha aorta grafts because they could increase the risk of blood clots.

/ August 18, 2017
Red Bird Farms Recalls Potentially Spoiled Chicken

Red Bird Farms Recalls Potentially Spoiled Chicken

Red Bird Farms recalled approximately 3,500 pounds of boneless chicken breast strips that were sold at King Soopers grocery stores because the company says the products may be spoiled.

/ August 17, 2017
Baby Vitamin Supplements Recalled for Infection Risk

Baby Vitamin Supplements Recalled for Infection Risk

If your baby or toddler takes liquid multivitamins or Vitamin D supplements to stay healthy, watch out for "Leader" brand — it was recalled due to risk of infections from bacterial contamination.

/ August 16, 2017