Sep 1, 2022 | Product Liability, Uncategorized
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to warn consumers about the potential risk of injury associated with the use of certain brands of ultraviolet (UV) wands. Do not use these UV wands because they may expose you or any nearby person to unsafe levels...
Aug 31, 2022 | Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, Uncategorized
Integra is recalling the CereLink ICP Monitor, Model #826820/826820P, after reports that the device may display incorrect values for a patient’s intracranial pressure and display out-of-range pressure readings. If the device is not working properly, the patient may...
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...
Jan 30, 2017 | Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, Uncategorized
FDA issues new warning against homeopathic teething tablets The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning against the use of homeopathic teething tablets after lab analysis found inconsistent amounts of belladonna, a toxic substance that could post a risk to...
Oct 17, 2016 | Medical Device Failure, Product Liability, Uncategorized
The Wall Street Journal reported that Medtronic has announced a recall of specified lots of four neurovascular products because they can cause an increased risk of blood clots. Specifically, the recall includes the company’s Pipeline embolization device, Alligator...
Feb 28, 2014 | Plaintiff’s Law, Product Liability, Uncategorized
Last year a one year old in Austin, Texas accessed a coin shaped “button” battery from a Vizio stereo bar remote control and ingested it. The battery lodged in his esophagus and the electric current created a caustic agent that burned his throat tissue. This serious...
