Category: Medical Devices
Studies of Malfunction of Da Vinci Robotic System during Surgery
March 20, 2013 -- Recently, increasing numbers of robotic-assisted surgeries are being performed in hospitals throughout the United States. Although rare, the Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System can potentially malfunction. This can cause patient injury or complicate surgical procedures. However,...
Federal NuvaRing Lawsuit Trial Dates Pushed Back Again
March 20, 2013 -- The first bellwether trial dates for federal NuvaRing lawsuits have been pushed back to October 21, 2013. The extra time will allow time for more plaintiffs to join the litigation. It also gives Merck & Co....
Woman Wins $7.76 Million Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit Settlement
Bloomberg reports that Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay a woman $7.76 million for her vaginal mesh lawsuit. A jury found that the company failed to warn her doctor about the potential dangers of vaginal mesh and misrepresented...
Texas Da Vinci Robot Surgery Lawyer
The Da Vinci Robot Surgical System is used in hysterectomies, prostatectomies, and other surgeries. Robot-assisted surgery is heavily advertised as a way to bring better results with an easier recovery, less pain, and fewer complications. Unfortunately, over 1,000 people have...
Bard G2 IVC Filter Lawsuit Filed in Florida
A woman who was injured by the Bard G2® IVC filter has filed a lawsuit.
Stryker Receives FDA Warning Letter
March 12, 2013 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent Stryker Corp. a warning letter related to concerns about quality control at its Portage, Michigan facility, in response to observations made during an inspection in November 2012....
DePuy Knee Replacement Fracture Information
If you have suffered a DePuy knee replacement fracture, you may be entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering, medical expenses, permanent injuries, and more. DePuy Orthopedics and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have 10 received reports...
DePuy Knee Replacement Lawyer
Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Orthopedics unit has recalled the LPS knee replacement due to 10 reports of fracture, loosening, and premature failure. Knee replacement devices are supposed to last 15 years, but defective knee replacements can fail prematurely, cause debilitating...
Texas DePuy Knee Recall Lawsuit
DePuy Orthopedics has announced a Class 1 recall of the LPS Diaphyseal Sleeve, a component of the Limb Preservation System (LPS), after receiving 10 reports in which it fractured or loosened under normal loads. People with a fractured knee replacement...
Hip Implants 29% More Likely to Fail in Women
Women who receive a total hip implant (arthroplasty) are 29% more likely than men to need revision surgery.