Category: Medical Devices
Lawsuit Filed Against Makers of Contaminated Ultrasound Gel
October 3, 2014 -- Federal safety officials are trying to shut down a manufacturer of medical gel used in surgery and ultrasounds because the company has failed to fix quality-control problems. Bacterial infections were linked to the products in 2012....
Stryker Triathlon Knee Allergy Lawsuit Allowed to Proceed
October 2, 2014 -- HarrisMartin reports that a lawsuit involving the Triathlon knee replacement will proceed against Stryker Corp. Judge R. Brooke Jackson of the U.S. District Court for Colorado allowed the lawsuit to proceed based on claims of negligence...
Some Surgeons Still Using Morcellators in Uterine Surgery
The Wall Street Journal reports that some surgeons are still using morcellators in gynecological surgery despite FDA warnings against its use due to the risk of spreading cancer.
Mirena IUD Lawsuit Filed for Rectal Perforation
September 22, 2014 -- A lawsuit has been filed by a woman who says Bayer’s Mirena intrauterine device (IUD) perforated her uterus and migrated into her rectum, according to Courthouse News. According to the complaint, the plaintiff received the IUD...
St. Jude Pauses Implants of Portico TAVR Heart Valve Device
September 17, 2014 -- Heartwire reports that St. Jude Medical has “paused” all implantations of a heart valve replacement device because of safety concerns. The product is the Portico TAVR (transcatheter aortic-valve replacement), a device that is implanted in patients...
Texas Jaw Implant Injury Lawyer
DePuy has recalled a jaw implant after receiving 15 reports of it reversing direction and causing injuries. DePuy is concerned that it could obstruct the airway of an infant, resulting in respiratory arrest, choking, and death. Patients may also need...
Gel-E Donut and Squishon 2 Pillows Recalled for Mold Risk
September 9, 2014 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class I Recall for the Gel-E Donut and Squishon 2 infant pillows after receiving complaints about visible mold on the surface of the pillows. Tests detected...
Medtronic Insulin Pump Recall Issued for Delivery Errors
September 8, 2014 -- Medtronic is recalling the MiniMed Paradigm insulin pump after receiving reports from customers who accidentally programmed the device to deliver the maximum amount of insulin, including one report from a patient who suffered extreme hypoglycemia (low...