Aug 25, 2022 | Medical Device Failure, Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, Uncategorized
Medtronic, Inc. is recalling HeartWare HVAD System batteries because the batteries may experience electrical faults that cause them to unexpectedly fail. When this occurs, batteries with an electrical fault may be unable to power the controller, unable to accept...
Aug 2, 2019 | Legal Malpractice, Medical Device Failure, Uncategorized
On July 24, 2019, Allergan plc announced a voluntary worldwide recall of BIOCELL® textured breast implants and tissue expanders. The FDA has indicated that these implants can cause a rare form of cancer called Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma in certain individuals. At...
Mar 7, 2019 | Medical Device Failure, Medical Malpractice, Uncategorized
The FDA has identified this as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall. Use of these devices may cause serious injuries or death. Recalled Product(s): CoaguChek XS PT Test Strips purchased from Terrific Care, LLC. or Medex Supply Lot Numbers: All lot numbers...
Jan 23, 2019 | Medical Device Failure, Medical Malpractice, Uncategorized
The FDA has identified this as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall. Use of these devices may cause serious injuries or death. Recalled Product Name: DORO® LUCENT Base Unit, Locking Transitional Member, and Transitional Member Serial numbers: 1704001,...
Jan 23, 2019 | Medical Device Failure, Uncategorized
The FDA has identified this as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall. Use of these devices may cause serious injuries or death. Recalled Product(s): Synaptive Medical, Inc. BrightMatter Guide with SurfaceTrace Registration Model/Product Numbers: SYN-0026...
Aug 9, 2018 | Medical Device Failure, Uncategorized
HOUSTON – A Texas woman is suing Amazon after her one-year-old daughter purportedly ate a button battery from a generic Apple TV remote control that was sold by the company’s Web site. HOUSTON – A Texas woman is suing Amazon after her one-year-old daughter...
