Dehumidifiers Recalled After Causing $4.8M in Fire Damage
Own a dehumidifier? It could burn your house down. Over 7 million have been recalled because they can catch on fire. The most recent house fire was on Halloween.
IVC Filter Removed After Risky Surgery
A man from Canada who was told his broken IVC filter could not be removed because it punctured through his vein has successfully had surgery to get it out.
Hernia Mesh Benefits Offset by Long-Term Risks
Hernia mesh prevented hernias from re-opening and needing another surgery in "relatively few patients," but caused much higher rates of long-term complications, according to a new study.
$70 Million Awarded in 3rd St. Louis Baby Powder Trial
A woman who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer after using Johnson's Baby Powder on her genitals for 45 years has been awarded $70 million by a jury in St. Louis Circuit Court.
FDA Launches Website to Report Medical Device Lawbreakers
Heads up, whistleblowers. The FDA has unveiled a new website for anyone to report that a medical device maker is breaking the law — for example, hiding safety reports or "off-label" marketing.
FDA Issues Warning on Testosterone Health Risks
Men who abuse or become dependent on testosterone or anabolic steroids face a number of life-threatening health risks, according to the FDA.
New Jersey Man Files B. Braun Vena Tech® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed by a man who was seriously injured when his blood clot filter broke and migrated to his heart. He now faces long-term health problems and an increased risk of death.
Texas Woman Files Bard Recovery® IVC Filter Lawsuit
C.R. Bard has been sued by a woman who was injured by an IVC filter that was pulled off the market soon after it was implanted in her body.
New York Woman Files Bard Eclipse® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman who was injured by a blood clot filter has joined a federal litigation against C.R. Bard involving over 1,000 similar lawsuits.
Oklahoma Woman Files Recovery® IVC Filter Lawsuit
C.R. Bard has been sued by a woman who was injured by a temporary blood clot filter that was implanted more than a decade ago. Nearly 2,000 lawsuits have been filed nationwide by people who were injured by IVC filters.