Category: Health News
FDA Reports 10,000 Essure Injuries and 30 Deaths
The FDA has updated their ongoing safety review of Essure, a permanent sterilization implant made by Bayer. Essure is now linked to more than 10,000 reports of serious injuries and dozens of deaths.
Texas Man Files Option ELITE® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man from Texas who developed severe blood clot complications despite having an IVC filter to prevent those complications has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer for selling an ineffective device.
FDA Warning: Codeine Cough Syrup, Tramadol Can Kill Kids Under 12
The FDA is restricting the use of codeine or tramadol painkillers and cough syrup by children under 12 years old due to the risk of slowed breathing and death. These drugs also carry a risk for infants of breastfeeding mothers...
New York Man Files IVC Blood Clot Filter Lawsuit
A man who was injured by C.R. Bard's only IVC filter left on the market has filed a lawsuit claiming that it is defective and dangerous. The filter was re-designed to prevent fractures, but some patients have required open-heart surgery...
Male and Female Sexual Enhancement Supplements Recalled for Undeclared Ingredients
Organic Herbal Supply Inc. is recalling 10 male and two female sexual enhancement supplements because they contain FDA-approved drugs, which are illegal in herbal supplements.
Auto Mechanic With Cancer Files Benzene Lawsuit
An auto mechanic in Illinois has filed a lawsuit against BP, ExxonMobil, Rust-Oleum, and other defendants. He says he developed cancer from exposure to benzene and toxic chemicals in gasoline, solvents, parts washer, and paint.
C.R. Bard Sued Over Blood Clot Filter Death
The family of a man who was injured by a blood clot filter has filed a lawsuit against C.R. Bard for failing to warn about deadly side effects. Some of the most serious complications are filter fracture, blood clots, and...
Lawsuit Filed Over Celect® Vein Filter Side Effects
A man who was injured by a retrievable IVC filter with a 43% risk of vein perforation in the first 2 months has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer for downplaying severe short-term side effects.
Oysters Recalled Over Norovirus Concerns
Washington has issued a recall for oysters and other shellfish harvested from growing areas around the state amid multiple reports of norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug that causes vomiting and diarrhea.
New Study Links Propecia to Long-Term Sexual Side Effects
A new study has found that men who take finasteride, the active ingredient in the hair-loss drug Propecia, may suffer from long-term erectile dysfunction (ED), in some cases for months or even years after they quit the drug.