In March 2008, a Total Body Formula recall was issued for liquid dietary supplements which were found to have excessive amounts of certain ingredients, which could result in serious and potentially life threatening injuries. Continued
Lawsuits
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. Continued
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. Continued
Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Lawsuit
Gadolinium based contrast agents used during MRI and MRA tests could cause nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF), also known as nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy (NFD) for individuals with moderate to severe kidney problems. The devastating condition could have been avoided by hundreds of people throughout the United States if the manufacturers of these contrast agents had warned about the potential MRI problems. Continued
Byetta Lawsuits
The use of the diabetes drug Byetta has been linked to the development of serious and potentially fatal pancreatitis. The FDA issued alerts in October 2007 and August 2008 warning doctors about the possible link between side effects of Byetta and pancreatitis. Continued
Fentanyl Patch Lawsuits
The Duragesic and generic fentanyl pain patches have been linked to hundreds of cases of overdose and death. Poor design, manufacturing defects, inadequate warnings and poor quality controls could result in excessive amounts of fentanyl entering the body. Continued
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 need to be followed during total hip replacements. Unfortunately, over 12,000 patients in the U.S. already received the artificial hip component from doctors who were not provided proper instructions or training. Continued
Mesothelioma Lawsuits
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos and breathing asbestos fibers. It is a very serious disease, which is often at a very advanced stage when a diagnosis is made. Asbestos lawsuits have been filed by thousands of individuals diagnosed with mesothelioma. Continued
Rhabdomyolysis Lawsuits
A serious and potentially fatal muscle condition, known as Rhabdomyolysis, could be caused a number of different prescription medications. Continued
Listeria Lawsuits
Listeriosis food poisoning can be caused by negligence in the manufacturing, packaging, preparation or handling of food products. Eating foods contaminated with the Listeria monocytogenes bacteria could lead to severe and potentially fatal illness. Continued
