Artificial Tears Infection Outbreak Has Impacted Nearly 70 People in 16 States, Per CDC Update
The CDC now reports that 68 incidents of infections have been linked to recalled Artificial Tears eye drops across 16 states.
Tag Archives: Eye Injury
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Lack of Taxotere Warnings Over Blocked Tear Ducts Justify Lawsuits Moving Forward
Plaintiffs in Taxotere eye injury litigation say their lawsuits are justified in moving forward because Sanofi failed to put adequate tear duct injury warnings on the label.
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UV Wands Give Off Unsafe Levels of Radiation, FDA Warns
The FDA warns the UV Wands emit unsafe levels of radiation which can cause eye and skin injuries.
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Motion Filed to Dismiss Taxotere Lawsuits Over Excessive Tearing Problems
Sanofi has filed a motion to dismiss Taxotere excessive tearing lawsuits on the basis of a label warning critics have said is inadequate.
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Taxotere Lawsuit Filed Over Tear Duct Obstruction That Required Painful Eye Surgery
A Taxotere lawsuit filed by a Virginia woman claims she suffered tear duct obstruction and required painful surgery after using Taxotere for only two months.
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Study Links Taxotere Side Effects to Epiphora and Optic Neuropathy
The findings of a new study indicate Taxotere and similar chemotherapy drugs can significantly increase the risk of epiphora and optic neuropathy.
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Appeals Court Overturns Defense Verdict from First Taxotere Hair Loss Bellwether Trial
A federal appeals court has overturned a defense verdict in the first Taxotere hair loss bellwether trial, calling for a new trial to be held.
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Lawsuits Over Taxotere Eye Side Effects Consolidated In Louisiana Federal Court
Taxotere eye injury lawsuits filed in federal courts nationwide will be consolidated and centralized in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana for pretrial proceedings.
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FDA Warns of Potential Eye Injuries From Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer
The FDA warns of potential eye injuries linked to the use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer, particularly for children.
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UV Germicidal Lamps Linked to Eye Injuries, Researchers Warn
A case study highlights a growing number of eye injuries linked to UV lights being used to sterilize surfaces of coronavirus.
