Category: Health News
Kellogg’s Eggo Waffles Recalled for Listeria Risk
Kellogg Co. recalled about 10,000 cases of Eggo waffles in 25 states after routine tests were positive for Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause severe food poisoning.
INRatio Test Strips and Monitors Recalled
Alere Inc. has recalled the INRatio Monitor and Test Strips because they may produce erroneously low readings. This could result in a patient overdosing on blood-thinning medications and experiencing severe, life-threatening bleeding.
FDA: No Evidence of Data Fraud in Essure Studies
The FDA found changes on the forms from the original clinical trials, but could not find evidence that they were purposely modified to reflect more favorably on Essure.
Texas Woman Files Bard Denali IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman who was injured by an IVC filter made by C.R. Bard has joined a federal litigation involving over 800 lawsuits.
Nevada Man Injured by Blood Clot Filter Files Lawsuit
A man who was injured by a blood clot filter made by Cook Medical has joined a federal litigation with over 800 lawsuits.
Label on Abilify Updated With Gambling Addiction Warnings
The new label will warn that patients on Abilify may not realize compulsive behaviors are unusual. Doctors should specifically ask about any new or intense urges to gamble, shop, eat, or have sex.
FDA Warns Against Mixing Pain Pills and Sedatives
The FDA has strengthened warnings about the risk of death from mixing opiate painkillers with benzodiazepines.
Günther Tulip® Vena Cava Filter Lawsuit Filed in MDL
A lawsuit has been filed against Cook Medical by a man who was injured by the Günther Tulip® Vena Cava Filter.
Oregon Woman Files Cook Celect® Vena Cava Filter Lawsuit
Cook Medical is facing over 800 lawsuits in a consolidated federal litigation in Indiana. The 1st trials are set for 2017.
Günther Tulip IVC Filter Lawsuit Filed Against Cook Medical
A man from Texas has filed an IVC filter lawsuit against Cook Medical in a litigation involving over 800 similar cases.