No Recall for Fisher-Price Soothe & Glow Seahorse
February 28, 2014 -- The Fisher-Price Soothe & Glow Seahorse is one of the most popular toys on the market, has not been recalled despite numerous reports of it getting dangerously hot, smoking, melting, and nearly catching on fire within...
Celexa Heart, Cognitive Risks in Alzheimer’s Treatment
February 27, 2014 -- A study investigating whether the antidepressant Celexa (citalopram) could benefit elderly people with Alzheimer’s disease has found that Celexa may potentially cause heart problems and worsen cognitive function. The study, published in the Journal of the...
Over 1,000 Mirena Lawsuits Filed in State, Federal MDL
February 27, 2014 -- At least 1,036 Mirena lawsuits have been filed in New Jersey state court and a federal litigation in New York, and the litigation continues to grow rapidly as more women come forward to seek justice for...
OxyElite Pro Liver Injuries Continue to be Reported
February 26, 2014 -- In an ongoing epidemic of liver injuries linked to OxyElite Pro, doctors are seeing an unusual spike in patients -- healthy people in their 20s and 30s who take bodybuilding supplements. CBS News 6 reports that...
Pradaxa Bleeding Risk Analysis Concealed from FDA
Bloomberg News reports that Boehringer Ingelheim concealed a data analysis linking Pradaxa to more fatal bleeding events than another study that was used to win the drug’s approval.
Flushmate Class Action Lawsuit Settled for $18 Million
February 25, 2014 -- Law 360 reports that plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit involving the Flushmate System, a high-pressurized toilet that can sometimes explode, have been offered an $18 million cash settlement. The $18 million settlement could increase if...
Medline ACME Monaco Guidewire Recall for Defective Coating
February 25, 2014 -- Medline Industries has recalled the ACME Monaco Guidewire because the coating can flake off the wire, which may result in serious adverse health consequences. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has designated the action a...
IVC Filter Deaths
IVC Filters increase the risk of many life-threatening or deadly side effects.
Teleflex Recalls Tracheal Tube for Kinking During Use
February 24, 2014 -- Teleflex Medical Inc. has recalled a tracheal tube following complaints that it can kink during use.The recalled tracheal tube is inserted into a patient’s windpipe (trachea) through the nose or mouth and used to maintain an...