Abilify Lawsuits Centralized in MDL
Lawsuits filed by people who took the anti-psychotic drug Abilify (aripiprazole) and became addicted to gambling have been consolidated under one judge in Florida.
Open-Heart Surgery Device Linked to Deadly Infections
Did you recently have open-heart surgery? You may have been exposed to a deadly bacteria from a machine that kept you warm. The bacteria can take months or even years to cause symptoms.
FDA: Homeopathic Teething Tablets Linked to 10 Baby Deaths
Hyland's and CVS pull all homeopathic teething products — 400 injuries and 10 deaths linked to "deadly nightshade" belladonna poisoning since 1st FDA warning in 2010.
Dentist Office Water Lines Linked to Infection Outbreak
An infection outbreak in California is raising awareness about bacteria contamination in plastic water-lines dentists use to rinse your mouth.
Saline Flush Syringes Recalled After Infection Outbreak
Nurse Assist Saline Flush Syringes recalled after 33 nursing home patients developed blood infections in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
Samsung Halts Production of Galaxy Note 7 Following Reports of Fires with Replacement Phones
Samsung announced yesterday that it is temporarily discontinuing production of its Galaxy Note 7 replacement phones amid reports that a number of the devices had caught fire.
NHTSA Investigates Total Brake Failures on New Ford F-150 Trucks
Did the brakes fail on your brand new Ford F-150? You're not alone. After recalling 2013 and 2014 model-year F-150s, the government investigates 25 reports of the same problem on 2015 and 2016 trucks.
Blood Clot Filter Lawsuit Filed Against Cook Medical
A man from Idaho who was injured by an IVC filter has sued Cook Medical for failing to warn about its risks, joining over 900 people who filed similar lawsuits.
Bad Day for Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)
As Johnson & Johnson defends itself in trials over baby powder and a metal-on-metal hip implant, the company finally warns that an insulin pump is vulnerable to hacking.