In a conference call late Monday, Eli Lilly & Co. and Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. indicated that they have notified the FDA about four more deaths from pancreatitis among users of their diabetes drug Byetta. These four cases are in addition to two other Byetta pancreatitis deaths the FDA referenced in a notice to healthcare providers issued last week. Continued
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Yamaha Rhino ATV Lawsuits
The Yamaha Rhino is a side by side four wheel all-terrain vehicle which has been found to be prone to rollover, even when it is operated safely at reasonable speeds. Users have suffered severe and life-threatening injuries when their arms and legs were crushed under the weight of the ATV.
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Avandia Lawsuits
Users of the diabetes drug Avandia face a potential increased risk of serious and potentially fatal injuries. Lawsuits are being investigated throughout the United States for users who suffered a heart attack, stroke, congestive heart failure, bone fractures or death.
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Zimmer Durom Cup Lawsuits
A number of surgeons in the United States have reported a higher than expected rate of failure and loosening of the Zimmer Durom Cup, often requiring revision surgery. In July 2008, Zimmer suspended sales of the Durom Acetabular Component (Durom Cup) until they can update the label with instructions about special surgical techniques that [...]
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Chantix Lawsuits
The anti-smoking drug Chantix has been linked to an increased risk of suicides, suicide attempts, aggressive and unusual behavior. The FDA has received hundreds of reports involving serious and sometimes fatal injuries linked to Chantix psychiatric side effects.
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Digitek Recall Lawsuits
On April 25, 2008, a nationwide Digitek Tablet Recall was issued for all lots of the heart medication. Manufacturing problems caused some tablets to contain twice as much of the active ingredient as is appropriate. This could result in digitalis toxicity in patients with impaired kidney function, which is a serious and potentially fatal illness.
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Shoulder Pain Pump Lawsuits
The use of intra-articular pumps, also known as pain pumps or pain balls, to deliver medication to the shoulder following arthroscopic shoulder surgery has been linked to the development of a painful and debilitating condition which causes the loss of cartilage in the shoulder. The condition, known as Postarthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis or PAGCL, has [...]
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Jalapeno Recall Due to Salmonella Saintpaul
A Texas company has issued a jalapeno recall after discovering that their jalapenos are contaminated with Salmonella Saintpaul. This is the same strain of bacteria that has been linked to a nationwide salmonella outbreak, which has sickened over 1,200 people.
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Stryker Trident Ceramic Hip Replacement Lawsuits
Trident ceramic hip replacement systems manufactured by Stryker Corporation, have been associated with a number of reports involving loosening of the parts and squeaking in the hip joint. These problems can reduce an individuals ability to participate in activities they otherwise would, cause severe pain, and may lead to the need for additional surgeries.
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