Category: Health News
California Man Files IVC Filter Lawsuit Against Cook Medical
A man from California has filed a lawsuit against Cook Medical after he was injured by a Günther Tulip® blood clot filter ("IVC Filter").
Texas Woman Files IVC Filter Lawsuit Against Cook Medical
A woman from Texas has filed a lawsuit after she was injured by a Celect® blood clot filter manufactured by Cook Medical, joining a centralized federal litigation that involves over 4,600 other lawsuits.
Virginia Man Files Günther Tulip® Blood Clot Filter Lawsuit
A man from Virginia has filed a lawsuit against Cook Medical after he was injured by the Günther Tulip® blood clot filter.
FDA Announces Crackdown on E-Cigs, Vape Industry for Marketing to Kids
In a bold and unprecedented move, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered 5 brands of electronic cigarettes or “vapes” to submit plans to deal with the rising epidemic of abuse of their products by teenagers.
Oregon Man Files Option® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man from Oregon has filed a lawsuit after his IVC Filter tilted, became embedded in his vein, and required a complex medical procedure to remove it from his body.
Nearly 210,000 Wet-Dry Vacs Recalled Over Shock Risk
Emerson Tool Company is recalling about 208,000 RIDGID wet/dry vacuums after finding that the on/off switch can become dislodged and expose live wiring, which poses a shock hazard, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on Tuesday.
Michigan Woman Files IVC Filter Lawsuit Against Argon Medical Devices
A lawsuit was filed by a woman who was injured when her IVC Filter tilted, became embedded in the vein, and fractured in three places.
Group of 14 People File TrapEase® and OptEase® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed against Cordis Corporation by a group of 14 people who were injured by the OptEase® or TrapEase® Vena Cava Filter (“IVC Filter”).
Alabama Firm Recalls Cage-Free Eggs Over Salmonella Contamination
Cullman, Alabama-based Gravel Ridge Farms has issued a nationwide recall for its cage-free eggs after FDA testing found the presence of salmonella bacteria, according to a recall notice issued on Saturday.
New Jersey Man Files Recovery® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man from New Jersey has filed a lawsuit for injuries that occurred after he was implanted with a Recovery® IVC Filter manufactured by C.R. Bard.