Category: Medical Devices
Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit Trial Begins in New Jersey
Johnson & Johnson is facing the first trial of more than 1,800 vaginal mesh lawsuits that have been filed in New Jersey.
NuvaRing and Heart Attack
NuvaRing, also known as a “vaginal ring,” has been associated with an increased risk of blood clots and heart attacks. These severe, life-threatening side effects can cause permanent disability or even death. Hundreds of women who have suffered from a...
NuvaRing and Stroke
NuvaRing birth control is a small, flexible vaginal ring that prevents pregnancy by releasing hormones. Unfortunately, the hormones in NuvaRing have been linked to a significantly higher risk of blood clots and stroke than many other contraceptives. Many NuvaRing...
NuvaRing Side Effects
NuvaRing birth control has been associated with many severe, life-threatening side effects. More than 1,000 lawsuits have been filed by women who have suffered from NuvaRing side effects, including blood clots, heart attack, stroke, pulmonary embolism, or even death. The...
NuvaRing Blood Clots
NuvaRing is a birth control device that is inserted directly into the vagina to prevent pregnancy. Unfortunately, it has been linked to an increased risk of blood clots compared to other contraceptives. NuvaRing blood clots can cause severe venous damage...
FDA Recalls Portable Oxygen Tanks for Fire Risk
January 3, 2013 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Praxair, Inc. have announced a voluntary Class 1 recall of the “Grab n’ Go Vantage Portable Oxygen Cylinder Unit.” The problem is that fires can occur inside the...
Kentucky Mirena Lawsuit Filed for Uterine Perforation
January 2, 2013 -- A woman from Kentucky has filed a Mirena lawsuit against Bayer in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky. The woman, Kara Sweet, is alleging that Mirena, a hormone-releasing intra-uterine contraceptive (IUD), is...
Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft Lawsuit Filed in Virginia
December 21, 2012 -- A man from Virginia has filed a lawsuit against Medtronic, the maker of the Infuse Bone Graft, after he suffered debilitating complications. The complaint was filed by Scott Wadley in the U.S. District Court for the...
Texas Olympic Cool-Cap System Recall Lawyer
The FDA and Natus Medical Inc. are recalling the Olympic Cool-Cap System. This device consists of a cooling "cap" that is placed on the head of infants who are at risk of brain damage due to severe oxygen deprivation during...