FDA Blames Hospitals for Failing to Report Medical Device Safety Problems
At least 12 U.S. hospitals -- including some of the most well-known and respected facilities in the country -- have failed to report patient deaths and injuries linked to medical devices, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
IVC Filter Removed After Risky Surgery
A man from Canada who was told his broken IVC filter could not be removed because it punctured through his vein has successfully had surgery to get it out.
Tennessee Family Sues Amazon for $30M After Hoverboard Fire Destroys Home
A family from Nashville whose $1 million home was destroyed in a fire caused by an exploding hoverboard has filed a products liability lawsuit against Amazon.
Frozen Strawberries Recalled Due to Hepatitis A
After frozen strawberries from Egypt were linked to a massive outbreak of hepatitis A in Virginia, a recall was issued for some products that tested positive.
Hernia Mesh Benefits Offset by Long-Term Risks
Hernia mesh prevented hernias from re-opening and needing another surgery in "relatively few patients," but caused much higher rates of long-term complications, according to a new study.
$70 Million Awarded in 3rd St. Louis Baby Powder Trial
A woman who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer after using Johnson's Baby Powder on her genitals for 45 years has been awarded $70 million by a jury in St. Louis Circuit Court.
Swine Flu Epidemic Linked to State Fair Pigs: CDC
Show pigs are responsible for an outbreak of swine flu that sickened at least 18 people -- 16 of them children -- who attended agricultural fairs in Michigan and Ohio, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
$18 Million Awarded in Talcum Powder Mesothelioma Lawsuit
A jury in California has awarded over $18 million to a man who was diagnosed with mesothelioma after exposure to talcum powder in cosmetic products.
Tests Find Toxic Metals in Halloween Makeup for Kids
Researchers analyzed dozens of Halloween face paint palettes for kids and found that nearly half contained toxic chemicals or heavy metals like lead.
Defective Takata Airbags Linked to 11 Deaths
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has confirmed that the car crash death of a 50-year-old woman in Riverside, California, was linked to a Takata airbag rupture.