Wright Medical: $240 Million Metal-on-Metal Hip Settlement

Wright Medical: $240 Million Metal-on-Metal Hip Settlement

On November 1, 2016, under a Master Settlement Agreement (MSA), Wright Medical Technology, Inc., reached a $240 million settlement agreement for nearly 1,300 product liability lawsuits filed by individuals nationwide over its metal-on-metal hip implants.

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Third Talc Powder Trial Loss for J&J — $70 million Verdict

Third Talc Powder Trial Loss for J&J — $70 million Verdict

Hundreds of lawsuits have been filed by women diagnosed with ovarian cancer after using products containing talcum powder.

On October 27, 2016, a St. Louis jury awarded over $70 million to a 63-year old cancer patient who alleged that J&J’s talcum powder caused her ovarian cancer; $2.57 million in compensatory damages and $67.5 million in punitive damages.

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More Issues with Stryker V40 Femoral Heads

More Issues with Stryker V40 Femoral Heads

Earlier this month, we updated you on a Hazard Alert regarding a taper lock failure for a specific range of LFIT-V40 Metal Heads.

Other serious problems have been reported related to the LFIT-V40 chrome/cobalt heads, which include:

  • Metallossis
  • Catastrophic head-neck dissociation

Our knowledgeable staff is available at (877) 284-6600.

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Bair Hugger Lawsuit Update

Bair Hugger Lawsuit Update

The Bair Hugger forced air warming blanket system is used in thousands of hospitals across the country. The system was designed to keep patients warm during surgery, reduce the risk of infections and improve recovery times. However, many lawsuits filed allege that the device is flawed and may contribute to post-operative deep joint infections.

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IVC Filter Lawsuit Update

IVC Filter Lawsuit Update

A little more than a year ago, NBC News aired a 2-part series investigating the safety of IVC filters, alleging that some have high failure and breakage rates causing devastating results.

IVC filters are a small, cage-like device implanted in patients who have an increased risk of developing blood clots and cannot be successfully treated by other methods, such as blood thinners. Unfortunately, these devices have been linked to complications such as migration and perforation of other organs.

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Abilify Lawsuits Centralized in MDL

Abilify Lawsuits Centralized in MDL

The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) has decided to consolidate all pending Abilify cases against Bristol-Myers Squibb and Otsuka Pharmaceuticals. This decision will centralize all cases filed in the federal court system before one judge, the Honorable M. Casey Rodgers in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida.

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Hazard Alert: Stryker Hip Implant LFIT V40 Metal Heads – Taper Lock Failure

Hazard Alert: Stryker Hip Implant LFIT V40 Metal Heads – Taper Lock Failure

On September 27, 2016, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in Australia, in consultation with Stryker Orthopaedics, issued a hazard alert for a specific range of LFIT Anatomic CoCr V40 femoral heads.

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Prevent Fall-related Injuries Among Older Adults

Prevent Fall-related Injuries Among Older Adults

The first day of fall this year, September 22, 2016, is the Annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day. Sponsored by the National Council on Aging (NCOA), this event is designed to raise awareness about how to prevent fall-related injuries among older adults.

Did you know that 1 in 3 older Americans fall every year? Click To Tweet

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National Child Passenger Safety Week

National Child Passenger Safety Week

Car accidents are a leading cause of death for children 1 to 13 years of age. However, many serious injuries and fatalities can be prevented by simply using car seats, boosters and seat belts. National Child Passenger Safety week is held one week in September every year to help generate awareness about child car safety.

Every 33 seconds one child under the age of 13 is involved in a crash. Click To Tweet

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Sports-related Concussions in School

Sports-related Concussions in School

Sports are great for our children. They teach values, discipline, teamwork, achievement and even how to handle disappointment. However, as parents, coaches and school officials, we need to educate ourselves on how to prevent sports-related head injuries, such as concussions, and to recognize the signs and symptoms.

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