New Jersey Man Files IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man from New Jersey who was injured by the Meridian® IVC Filter has filed a lawsuit against C.R. Bard, joining a growing litigation that now involves over 3,400 similar lawsuits in state and federal courts.
West Elm Recalls Jensen Glass Tables for Injury Hazard
West Elm, a division of Williams-Sonoma, of San Francisco, California, is recalling about 5,400 Jensen glass-top tables because the glass can shatter unexpectedly.
IVC Filter Lawsuit Filed After Failed Retrieval Surgery
A man from Indiana has filed a lawsuit against Cook Medical after his Celect® IVC Filter became embedded, punctured his vein, and needed multiple surgeries to remove.
3 Pet Products Recalled for Salmonella Infection Risk
The FDA has announced recalls for 3 separate dog-treat products due to possible contamination with Salmonella.
Fujitsu Recalls Laptop Batteries for Fire Hazard
The recall was issued after 1 report of a laptop battery fire in Canada. Fujitsu has recalled about 5,800 Panasonic lithium-ion laptop battery packs in the United States and another 606 batteries in Canada. According to the recall notice posted...
Cook Medical Hit With Günther Tulip® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman from Missouri who was implanted with a Günther Tulip® IVC Filter has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer, Cook Medical.
Hospitals Pull Out ‘Surge Tents’ for Flu Epidemic Victims
Hospitals all over the United States are pulling out temporary "surge tents" to make extra space for record numbers of influenza patients.
IVC Filter Lawsuit Filed Against Argon Medical Devices
A woman from Florida has filed a lawsuit after her "retrievable" IVC Filter was unable to be retrieved because it was tilted and embedded.
Florida Woman Files Option® Blood Clot Filter Lawsuit
A woman from Florida has filed a lawsuit against Rex Medical and Argon Medical Devices after she suffered through multiple IVC Filter retrieval surgeries because it was tilted and embedded in her vein.
GPS System Could Have Prevented Deadly Train Accident
Federal investigators say a GPS-based system could have prevented yesterday's deadly train accident in which an Amtrak train slammed into a freight train, leaving the conductor and engineer dead.