Plaintiffs each dismissed their lawsuits shortly after they were filed, raising speculation that the manufacturer may have reached Cartiva toe implant settlements or agreed to a tolling agreement to extend the statute of limitations
Studies and reports have found Cartiva toe implants fail at rates much higher than the manufacturer disclosed, leading to a number of Cartiva lawsuits
Cartiva toe implants have been linked to a number of complications, including implant failures which resulted in the need for revision surgery and joint fusion.
Lawsuit alleges Cartiva toe implant is unreasonably dangerous and defective, causing complications when the implant loosens and fails
Cancer and heart risks linked to Rinvoq, Xeljanz and similar drugs have regulated them to secondary treatment options for rheumatoid arthritis.
Study claims heart risks with Olumiant are the same as those of rheumatoid arthritis patients not taking the drug, raising questions about a class-wide warning after concerns about the side effects of Xeljanz emerged
More research is needed into the link between Xeljanz and heart problems to determine how much of the risk is caused by side effects of the drugs, or the condition they are designed to treat, the researchers note
