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Senior Citizen Drives Drunk; Kills and Crashes With No Remorse

Michael O. Snider, a 70 year old Stone Mountain resident, decided that crashing into tens of vehicles was not only ok, it was warranted when he told police that I [Snider] do whatever I want….

By Darren Tobin

/ 25 Jan 2013

Hip Implant Update: The FDA Demands Proof That Metal-On-Metal Hip Devices Are Safe And Effective

For several years as metal-on-metal devices have failed at alarming rates and a question has been repeatedly asked but not yet answered: Is there a lack of a clinical advantage with…

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 17 Jan 2013

Hip Implant Update: The FDA Demands Proof That Metal-On-Metal Hip Devices Are Safe And Effective

Stryker advises clinical examination on all patients with ABG II modular-neck or Rejuvenate system

The hip implant systems Rejuvenate and ABG II modular-neck were recalled in June 2012 by Stryker. Recently on January 3, 2013, Stryker announced several important developments concerning these…

By Darren Tobin

/ 7 Jan 2013

Diabetes Drug Byetta Linked to Pancreatitis

A black box warning may be added to the dangerous drug, Byetta. The use of Byetta has been linked to pancreatitis, causing at least six deaths. This type of drug is used to treat type two…

By Darren Tobin

/ 21 Dec 2012

Cardiac Arrest Caused by Recalled Dialysis Product

On June 27, 2012, the FDA issued a recall for Naturalyte Liquid Acid Concentrate and Naturalyte GranuFlo. These products are made by the Fresenius Medical Care North America Company. Evidence…

By Darren Tobin

/ 4 Oct 2012

Fresenius Medical Care North Fails To Warn of Dangers Posed by Naturalyte GranuFlo

The FDA recently issued a Class I recall for Naturalyte GranuFlo and Naturalyte Liquid Acid Concentrate made by the Fresenius Medical Care North America Company on June 27, 2012. The recall was…

By Darren Tobin

/ 13 Sep 2012

Dialysis Company Failed to Warn of Risks

A dialysis company failed to warn of the risk their product could cause despite knowledge of the risk. On June 27, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Class I recall for…

By Darren Tobin

/ 29 Aug 2012

DePuy ASR Hip Implant Settlement Amounts Of First 3 Cases Called Into Question

It is being reported by Harris Martin that the plaintiffs' involved in the first three DePuy ASR Hip Implant settlement cases that were previously set for trial in Nevada are now disputing…

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 23 Aug 2012

DePuy ASR Hip Implant Settlement Amounts Of First 3 Cases Called Into Question

5th Transvaginal Mesh MDL Formed in West Virginia

John G. Heyburn II, Chairman for the Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, signed an order that all federal Coloplast transvaginal mesh lawsuits be consolidated for pretrial proceedings as part of a…

By Darren Tobin

/ 20 Aug 2012

Hip Implant Settlements Reached On First DePuy ASR Patients Set For Jury Trial

The first ever DePuy ASR hip implant cases set for a jury trial in Nevada has recently settled. It was supposed to be the first courtroom battle in the Counrty of patients with the defective…

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 19 Aug 2012

Hip Implant Settlements Reached On First DePuy ASR Patients Set For Jury Trial

Transvaginal Mesh Medical Devices – Thanks to FDA's 510(k) Loophole

It was in 1976 when Congress passed the Medical Devices Amendments defining the required steps for medical device manufacturers to gain the FDA clearance to sell their products. This process is…

By Darren Tobin

/ 3 Aug 2012

Landmark Jury Verdict Takes Down Transvaginal Mesh Manufacturer C.R. Bard Medical

A landmark jury verdict makes history for a woman who suffered from the complications of transvaginal mesh. The verdict – $5.5 million dollars – marks a major victory for thousands of women…

By Darren Tobin

/ 26 Jul 2012