Category: Medical Devices
Texas Hysterectomy Cancer Lawyer
The lawyers at The Clark Firm, LLP are reviewing hysterectomy cancer lawsuits on behalf of women who developed aggressive cancer, including uterine sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma (LMS), after undergoing a hysterectomy using a morcellator. Need a Texas Hysterectomy Cancer Lawyer? Collen A....
Texas Morcellator Lawyer
Lawsuits have been filed by women who developed cancer after undergoing a hysterectomy using a morcellator, an electric tissue-cutting device. Women allege that they were never warned about these risks before undergoing the procedure.
FDA Warns Hysterectomy Morcellator Linked to Cancer Risk
April 17, 2014 -- Experts are warning against the use of morcellators -- an electric device used to cut up or “morcellate” the uterus -- during hysterectomies due to the risk of spreading aggressive cancer. Lawsuits have already been filed...
ARKON Anesthesia System Recalled
April 17, 2014 -- Spacelabs Healthcare is recalling the ARKON Anesthesia System due to a defect in Version 2.0 Software. The defect may cause the system to stop working and require manual ventilation of patients. In addition, if a cell...
New Warnings for Medtronic Paradigm Insulin Pump Problems
April 14, 2014 -- Australian health authorities have issued yet another safety warning for the Medtronic Paradigm insulin pump because it can deliver too much insulin with the push of a button. The Paradigm pump can deliver both continuous, minimal...
Covidien Recalls Brain Aneurysm Treatment Devices
April 14, 2014 -- Covidien has recalled two medical devices used to treat brain aneurysms because the devices can cause stroke or death. The Teflon (polytetrafluoroethylene or PTFE) coating on certain products can delaminate (fall off) and cut off circulation...
Da Vinci Surgical Robot Cannula Recalled
April 7, 2014 -- Intuitive Surgical, manufacturer of the da Vinci Surgical Robot, has announced a recall (PDF) for 129 lots of its Single-Site 5-mm reusable curved cannulae after receiving reports of injuries due to cannula damage. Customers should visually...
FDA Recalls Defective Ventilator Battery Supply
April 2, 2014 -- Dräger has issued a recall for the PS500 Power Supply Unit, an optional battery used with the Evita V500 and Babylog VN500 ventilators, because it may not give users any warning until the batteries are completely...