21st Century Cures Act Fails to Address Off-Label Marketing
The House of Representatives passed the 21st Century Cures Act, sending it to the Senate. Lawmakers eliminated a provision addressing the "off-label" marketing debate raging between the FDA and the pharmaceutical industry.
Arizona Man Files Cook Celect® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man who was injured by a blood clot filter that is associated with high rates of perforation has filed a lawsuit against Cook Medical, joining over 1,175 similar lawsuits.
CVS Recalls Homeopathic Products for Kids Due to Belladonna
CVS recalls more homeopathic teething tablets and ear drops for kids after the FDA finds inconsistent amounts of belladonna, also known as "deadly nightshade."
FDA Pauses Oversight of Laboratory Developed Tests
FDA pauses stronger lab test regulations, setting its sights on an incoming Trump administration with the agency in its crosshairs.
Alabama Woman Files Bard Eclipse® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman who was injured by a blood clot filter has filed a lawsuit accusing C.R. Bard of selling a defective medical device and failing to warn about health risks.
Smith & Nephew Recalls Modular-Neck Hip Implants
Smith & Nephew is recalling all modular-neck hip implants due to a risk of metal poisoning and other side effects that may need surgery.
Growing Number of Lawsuits Filed Over Fish Oil Coated Hernia Mesh
Atrium Medical Corp. is facing more than a dozen lawsuits from people who developed inflammation, infections, or other injuries from hernia mesh covered in fish oil.
No Aloe Found in Aloe Vera Gels from Walmart, CVS, Target
Lab tests on many store-brand aloe vera gels "showed no indication of the plant," but did find sugar substitutes, according to Bloomberg News.
Toys ‘R’ Us Pulls Tonka Trucks Due to Fire Risk
Toys R Us stops selling a ride-on Tonka truck after a family in Washington state said it burst into flames in the back of their actual pickup truck on the way home from the store. Good thing it wasn't under...
Oklahoma Town Hit By Earthquakes Sues Fracking Companies
An Oklahoma town hit by the largest earthquake in state history has filed a class action lawsuit accusing 27 energy companies of triggering the quakes by injecting fracking-wastewater on unstable fault-lines.