Category: Health News
Food Poisoning Recalls Up More Than 90% Since 2012: Index
Over the past 5 years, food and beverage products have experienced an unprecedented increase in recalls for bacterial contamination, foreign materials and adulterated ingredients, according to the Stericycle Recall Index.
Rex Medical Hit With IVC Filter Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed against Rex Medical by a woman whose "temporary" IVC Filter was unable to be removed because it was tilted and embedded in the wall of her vein.
Hospitals Pull Out ‘Surge Tents’ for Flu Epidemic Victims
Hospitals all over the United States are pulling out temporary "surge tents" to make extra space for record numbers of influenza patients.
IVC Filter Lawsuit Filed Against Argon Medical Devices
A woman from Florida has filed a lawsuit after her "retrievable" IVC Filter was unable to be retrieved because it was tilted and embedded.
Florida Woman Files Option® Blood Clot Filter Lawsuit
A woman from Florida has filed a lawsuit against Rex Medical and Argon Medical Devices after she suffered through multiple IVC Filter retrieval surgeries because it was tilted and embedded in her vein.
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.
Class Action Filed Against Taurus Over Pistols That Can Accidentally Fire if Dropped
People who own certain handguns made by Taurus International Manufacturing Inc. may be eligible to participate in a class action lawsuit (limited time offer!) alleging that the company produced weapons which contained a defect that can cause them to fire...
Electric Chainsaws Recalled for Defective Chain Brakes
Cordless electric chainsaws sold at Lowe’s and other major retailers have been recalled because the chain brake guard can fail, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on Wednesday.
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).