Indiana Man Files Celect® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed against Cook Medical by a man whose "retrievable" Celect® IVC Filter could not be removed because it became embedded in his body and punctured through his vein.
Failure of Zoll LifeVest 4000 Defibrillator Linked to Death
At least 1 person has died when their Zoll LifeVest 4000 wearable defibrillator failed to deliver a life-saving shock in an emergency, according to an FDA Safety Communication about the device.
Chemo Anti-Nausea Drug Varubi Linked to Anaphylaxis
The FDA is warning about severe hypersensitivity reactions in chemotherapy patients who received injections of the anti-nausea drug Varubi (rolapitant).
6 People Burned by ALDI Pressure Cooker Explosions
An investigation by the consumer group Choice reports that 6 people were seriously burned by ALDI pressure cooker explosions.
Boston Scientific Pacemaker Glitch May Cause Fainting
Boston Scientific is warning that a sensor glitch with some of its pacemakers could cause a patient to faint from slow heart rhythm.
Toyota and Ford Expand Airbag Recall After Death
Toyota and Ford are expanding recalls for vehicles with Takata air bags after the driver of a 2006 Ford Ranger died from an explosion.
Laundry Pods Continue to Poison Children
Highly-concentrated single-load packets of laundry detergent can cause serious harm to young children, according to the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC).
Southern California Edison Hit With Wildfire Lawsuits
A class action blames the Southern California Edison utility for failing to maintain power lines, resulting in 3 wildfires near Los Angeles.
FDA Urges “Child Size” X-Ray Radiation Doses
Most people get an X-ray at some point in their lives — but children who get too much radiation in X-rays may face a higher risk of cancer.
Ohio Man Files IVC Filter Lawsuit Against Cook Medical
A man from Ohio has joined thousands of people throughout the United States who have filed IVC Filter lawsuits against Cook Medical.