News and Information about Personal Injury Lawsuits
Today's Date: Thursday, May 17th, 2012
The da Vinci Surgical System has been linked to a number of complications and patient deaths, which may have been caused by surgical mistakes from insufficient training or by the machine’s design.
STATUS OF DA VINCI SURGICAL SYSTEM LAWSUITS: Potential claims are being reviewed by lawyers for individuals who have been injured or lost loved ones due to problems following robotic surgery with the Da Vinci Surgical System. Continued
As a result of the side effects of Victoza, a relatively new diabetes drug introduced in 2010, users may face an increased risk of thyroid cancer, kidney failure and pancreatitis. The drug has been subject to numerous FDA warnings and at least one consumer watchdog group has called for a Victoza recall to be issued. Continued
A number of patients have reported experiencing problems with certain metal-on-metal Biomet hip replacement implants, which may result in the need for additional surgery to revise or replace the artificial hip system.
BIOMET MAGNUM HIP REPLACEMENT LAWSUIT STATUS: Product liability lawyers are reviewing potential Biomet hip replacement lawsuits for individuals who have experienced problems after receiving an M2A-Magnum implant or another metal-on-metal device. Continued
The new blood thinner Pradaxa has been linked to an increased risk of serious and potentially life-threatening bleeding, leading many to question its safety.
PRADAXA LAWSUIT STATUS: Users of Pradaxa who suffered severe internal bleeding, hemorrhages or other problems may be eligible to pursue a Pradaxa lawsuit. Lawyers are reviewing potential claims for individuals throughout the United States. Continued
Wright Conserve Hip Replacement Systems are increasingly being linked to reports of failure and metal blood poisoning, which could result in permanent injury and require consumers to undergo additional hip revision surgery. Continued
Side effects of NuvaRing birth control has been associated with a number of serious and potentially fatal injuries caused by blood clots. Users have suffered pulmonary embolysms, deep vein thrombosis, heart attacks, strokes and death after using the contraceptive vaginal ring. Continued
Off-label use of the Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft in the cervical spine has been associated with a number of serious and life-threatening complications. The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the actions of Medtronic, Inc. and their off-label promotion of this product in violation of federal law. Continued
Problems with cochlear implants may be caused by design or manufacturing defects, which have led to the recall of a number of bionic ear models amid reports of a high number of failures, which could expose recipients to the risk of additional surgery to have the devices removed or replaced. Continued
High doses of acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol and many other painkillers and cold medicines, has been linked to an increased risk of liver damage and liver failure. Consumers who have experienced problems from Tylenol or generic acetaminophen may be entitled to compensation as a result of the drug makers’ failure to adequately warn about the risk.
TYLENOL LAWSUIT STATUS: Product liability lawyers are reviewing potential Tylenol lawsuits for individuals throughout the United States who have been diagnosed with liver damage or liver failure due to side effects of acetaminophen.
Side effects of Sprycel, a leukemia drug made by Bristol-Myers Squibb, have been linked to an increased risk of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), which can weaken the heart and reduce its ability to pump blood. Continued
