Category: Health News
North Carolina Woman Files IVC Filter Lawsuit
Cook Medical has been sued by a woman who was injured by an IVC filter that was implanted in the inferior vena cava to prevent pulmonary embolisms.
Florida Man Files Celect® Blood Clot Filter Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed by a man who was injured by a Celect® blood clot filter manufactured by Cook Medical.
Oregon Company Recalls Potentially Tainted Kratom Linked to Ongoing Salmonella Outbreak
A Portland-based firm has issued a recall for 3 brands of kratom powder products after a sample tested positive for salmonella and an illness was linked to the supplements, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
Nevada Woman Files IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman from Nevada has filed a lawsuit against Cook Medical for injuries caused by the Günther Tulip® blood clot filter.
Schnucks Recalls Contaminated Ground Beef from Three St. Louis Area Stores
The supermarket chain Schnucks is recalling ground beef products from some of its St. Louis stores over concerns that the product may be contaminated with foreign materials.
18 Plaintiffs Join Cordis® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A group of 18 people have filed a lawsuit against Cordis Corporation for injuries caused by the TrapEase® and OptEase® IVC Filters.
Blame Shifts Over Salmonella Chicken Salad Outbreak
Health officials are trying to figure out who is responsible for an outbreak of Salmonella linked to chicken salad.
More Pet Food Recalled for Salmonella Contamination
A Wisconsin firm is recalling a brand of raw, frozen pork-bison pet food after health officials in Nebraska found a sample to be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness in humans and other animals.
Zinbryta Recalled After 12 Patients Suffer Brain Disorders
European regulators are recommending an immediate recall of Zinbryta® after 12 patients suffered "serious brain disorders," including 3 patients in the United States who developed encephalitis.
IVC Filter Lawsuit Filed After Failed Retrieval Surgeries
A man from California has filed a lawsuit after his IVC Filter tilted, embedded in his vein, and could not be removed despite multiple surgeries.