Category: Medical Devices
Da Vinci Surgical Robot Recall, Devices Not Tested Properly
July 15, 2013 -- Intuitive Surgical has issued a Da Vinci Surgical Robot recall because “factory testing on da Vinci Si Surgical Systems may not be in compliance with UL Standards as one of the testing devices was found to...
Texas Cardiff Anterior Cervical Plate System Lawyer
SeaSpine Inc. recalled the Cardiff Anterior Cervical Plate System in April 2010. This metal plate is used in spinal fusion surgery in the neck. Unfortunately, it has been linked to more than a dozen cases in which bone screws backed...
Robot Surgery Lawsuit Verdict for Defense, Won’t End Litigation
June 20, 2013 -- According to the American Association of Justice (AAJ), the first Da Vinci Surgical Robot lawsuit has returned a defense verdict in favor of Intuitive Surgical. The jury in Washington state found that Intuitive should not be...
Medtronic Infuse No Better than Bone Graft, Higher Risks
June 19, 2013 -- The Annals of Internal Medicine has published two studies showing that Medtronic’s Infuse bone-growth protein is no better for spinal fusion surgeries than traditional bone grafts, and may increase the risk of cancer. The conclusions are...
Case Report: Da Vinci Robot Prostatectomy and Nerve Damage
June 18, 2013 -- A 65 year-old man who underwent a laparoscopic prostatectomy with the Da Vinci Surgical Robot has allegedly suffered “severe nerve damage,” according to a report published by the Expert Institute. In the United States, more than...
Stryker ABG II and Rejuvenate Lawsuits Centralized in MDL
Lawsuits involving the Stryker Rejuvenate and ABG II hip implants have been centralized in one court.
Mirena Lawsuits Centralized in State, Federal Litigation
June 13, 2013 -- More than 100 women have come forward to file a Mirena lawsuit, and a number of litigations have been established to centralize legal proceedings. In April, a federal panel of judges created a Multi-District Litigation (MDL)....
Texas Stryker Trident Hip Implant Lawyer
Stryker Orthopedics recalled the Trident ceramic hip replacement system in 2008 after receiving numerous reports of loosening and squeaking. Patients who have problems with a Stryker Trident hip implant may not be able to perform normal daily activities due to...
Texas Cold Therapy Class Action Lawyer
About Class Action Lawsuits Class action lawsuits are ideal for certain types of injuries, but not usually medical device injuries. For example, a class action makes sense when a large number of people are systematically denied overtime pay by an...