3M Combat Arms earplugs were standard-issued to thousands of service members deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan from 2003 to 2015. However, the manufacturer was sued by the U.S. government and competitor Moldex-Metric Inc. when defects were discovered that could cause tinnitus ringing in the ears and hearing impairment. The Veterans Benefits Administration treats over a…
DetailsJuries say Yes and J&J has known since the 1970’s putting millions of women at risk for ovarian cancer. Scientists originally discovered talc particles in ovarian tumors in the early 1970’s and subsequent studies have showed a link between talcum powder and ovarian cancer. To date J&J continues to claim that their baby powder is…
DetailsAccording to a recent order issued by Federal Judge Richard W. Story, the first Physiomesh trial in MultiDistrict Litigation No. 2782 will be scheduled for December 2, 2019. The Honorable Judge Story is presiding over the consolidated litigation in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, where close to 2,000 hernia…
DetailsOver one million hernia repairs are performed in the U.S. each year. Hernias occur when an organ, intestine or fatty tissue squeezes through a hole or weak spot in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue. Often times mesh is used to help repair the hernia. There are three types of mesh used, and the most…
DetailsWe represent clients in areas of personal injury law like motor vehicle accidents and wrongful death claims. There are more than 127,000 car, truck, and motorcycle collisions each year in Arizona. The Arizona Department of Transportation’s 2017 Motor Vehicle Crash Facts Report, noted that traffic deaths rose for the third straight year in 2017, climbing…
DetailsMRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scans are used to detect and diagnose a range of health issues, from blocked blood vessels and soft tissue injuries to cancerous tumors. For decades, physicians have been using Gadolinium contrast agents during these scans to improve image quality, meaning some 300 million Americans have been exposed to metal-based dyes. Until…
DetailsJohnson & Johnson’s iconic Baby Powder is a product founded on a basis of trustworthiness and health. A recent Reuters report may change this perception, which has already been tainted by the growing numbers of talcum powder lawsuits claiming the product caused their cancer. The report claims that top executives of the pharmaceutical giant knew…
DetailsOn December 4, 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a proposal that it intends to improve the review process for new low to moderate-risk medical devices. It remains to be seen whether the proposal will adequately protect consumers, or whether the form it will take if it is ultimately enacted. FDA review…
DetailsThe findings of a recent study on dietary supplements should give pause to anyone who buys over-the-counter products for sexual enhancement, weight loss or muscle growth. The report, published in JAMA Network Open, analyzed data from the FDA’s Tainted Dietary Supplements database and included entries from 2007 through 2016. A whopping 80 percent of the…
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As a neurosurgeon who focuses mainly on spine surgery, I sometimes use medical devices like pedicle screws and intervertebral cages to treat spinal instability. Watching the Netflix documentary “The Bleeding Edge” made me wonder what the misuse of medical technology means for patients and for doctors. According to the video’s teaser, “This eye-opening look at…
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