Fresenius Gets FDA Warning Letter Over Hemodialysis Recall Problems
Fresenius must provide a response to the FDA warning letter within fifteen business days, or it may lose approval to manufacture hemodialysis machines.
Tag Archives: Toxicity
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Fresenius Hemodialysis Machine Recall Issued Due to Toxic Compound Exposure Risks
FDA officials warn certain recalled Fresenius hemodialysis machines can leak toxic compounds into the bloodstream for up to a month after the devices are first put into service, posing serious and deadly risks to patients.
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Dräger Ventilator Recall Issued Over Breathing Gas Contamination by PE-PUR Foam
Recalled Dräger ventilators contain PE-PUR sound insulation foam that could release toxic gases, causing similar problems linked to a massive Philips CPAP recall issued more than two years ago.
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Water Contamination at Camp Lejeune, Other Military Bases Disproportionately Affected Communities of Color: Report
Nearly 45% of communities near contaminated military bases, like Camp Lejeune, have mostly minority populations.
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Camp Lejeune Water Caused Stage 4 Chronic Kidney Disease, Interstitial Nephritis: Lawsuit
Exposure to Camp Lejeune water caused kidney disease for a Marine veteran stationed at the base in the 1960s, who continues to suffer health problems that have impacted his ability to maintain steady employment, the lawsuit claims
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Motion to Consolidate Camp Lejeune Justice Act Lawsuits Denied By U.S. District Judge
More than 5,000 individuals have already filed notice of their intention to file a lawsuit under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022, but the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina has rejected a request to consolidate the pretrial proceedings early in the litigation.
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Half a Million Clearlink Basic Solution Sets Recalled Following Reports of Leaks
The recalled devices are often used to deliver potentially toxic drugs, like those used in chemotherapy, which makes the leaks dangerous to doctors and patients.
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About 5,000 Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Injury Claims Already Filed Since New Law Enacted Last Month
Some estimates suggest that as many as 500,000 Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuits will ultimately be filed before August 2024 deadline
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Camp Lejeune Birth Defects Lawsuit Filed By Six Military Family Members Exposed to Water In Utero
Lawsuit alleges Camp Lejeune water caused birth defects for children of service member exposed in utero when their mothers consumed contaminated water while living on the military base.
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Information on Filing Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuits Posted By U.S. Navy
Influx of Camp Lejeune claims are expected, now that Pres. Biden and U.S. Congress have passed a new law allowing compensation to be sought for injuries caused by toxic water at the Marine Base between 1953 and 1987
