California Man Files Option ELITE® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man from California has filed a lawsuit after he required multiple surgeries to remove an IVC Filter that tilted, migrated, and became embedded in his vein.
Abbott Stops Sales of Absorb GT1 Biosorbable Stent
Abbott Vascular stopped selling the Absorb GT1 coronary stent due to "low commercial sales." Studies have linked it to a higher risk of blood clots, heart attack, cardiac arrest, and death compared to other stents.
Kidde Recalls 40.5 Million Fire Extinguishers After 1 Death
Kidde recalled 40.5 million fire extinguishers manufactured over the last 44 years after receiving 391 reports of malfunctions, 16 injuries, and 1 death. The fire extinguishers may not work in an emergency.
Exactech Optetrak Lawsuit Filed Over Knee Implant Failure
A man from Alabama has filed a lawsuit after his Exactech Optetrak knee replacement failed just a few years after he had knee surgery.
FDA Warns Against Eating Too Much Black Licorice
The FDA warned that eating more than 2 ounces (approximately 4 tablespoons) of black licorice every day for at least 2 weeks could lead to heart rhythm problems in adults over 40 years old
Polaris Recalls 2016-17 General All-Terrain Vehicles
After 5 incidents and 1 injury report, Polaris is recalling the 2016 and 2017 General 1000 off-road vehicles because the steering wheel can detach, resulting in a loss of control and a serious crash hazard.
Arctic Cat Recalls Wildcat ROVs for Fire Hazard
Arctic Cat recalled 19,500 Wildcat Trail (2014-17) and Wildcat Sport (2015-17) recreational off-road vehicles after receiving reports of 5 fires and 444 reports of plastic panels melting due to exhaust heat.
Ikea Dresser Tip-Over Linked to 7th Death
Another tip-over accident involving a recalled Ikea Malm dresser has resulted in the death of a 7th child — and yet another lawsuit against Ikea for selling defective furniture.
Syracuse University Offers Mumps Vaccine As Outbreak Grows
Syracuse University is offering thousands of free booster shots of the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine to fight an ongoing outbreak of mumps that has infected at least 27 people on campus.