ADHD Drugs Linked to Suicide Risk
The FDA has received reports of suicidal behavior in patients on Concerta and other ADHD drugs. Last year, Health Canada updated all ADHD drug-labels with stronger, clearer warnings about suicide.
Physiomesh Lawsuit Goes to Trial in 2018
Physiomesh was pulled off the market after being linked to higher rates of hernias reopening and needing surgery. The first lawsuit goes to trial in January 2018.
YoYo Sparkler Lawsuit Filed Against Jake’s Fireworks
Over half a million YoYo Sparklers were recalled last year after 12 people were seriously injured on the 4th of July, including a man from Georgia with 3rd-degree burns who filed a lawsuit.
Hepatitis A Lawsuits Filed Against Tropical Smoothie Café
Tropical Smoothie Café is facing several lawsuits and a class action after strawberries from Egypt were linked to an outbreak of hepatitis A. Health officials have confirmed 102 illnesses in Virginia, plus dozens of cases in 7 other states.
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.
U.S. Honey Tests Positive for Cancer-Linked Herbicide
The FDA found residues of Monsanto's weed-killer Roundup (glyphosate) in honey samples from Ohio, Florida, and Louisiana.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Recalled
Samsung recalled 2.5 million Galaxy Note 7 smartphones after 35 reports of batteries spontaneously exploding into flames, causing severe burn injuries and property damage.
Roundup Lawsuit Filed by Backyard Gardener with Cancer
A lawsuit has been filed by a man who used the weed-killer Roundup in his home garden and developed non-Hodgkin lymphoma.