Safety of medical devices is questioned
September 14, 2011
Product Liability
What do artificial hips and surgical mesh have in common? They are both considered moderate-risk medical devices and can be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) without rigorous testing through an expedited approval process known as 510(k). Many ... Read More
Judge likely to rule against Toyota and allow sudden-acceleration trial to go forward
September 14, 2011
Personal Injury
The federal judge presiding over multi-district litigation (MDL) involving sudden-acceleration claims against Toyota said Monday he may reject the auto maker’s motion seeking to toss the first of hundreds of lawsuits. ... Read More
Oil lobby tries to paint a negative image of federal regulators
September 14, 2011
Environmental
Michael Bromwich, the nation’s head oil and gas drilling regulator, lashed out at the oil industry Tuesday for spreading what he calls politically motivated lies and distortions about the federal government’s speed in approving new offshore drilling permits in the ... Read More
Disabled woman files lawsuit against artificial hip manufacturer
September 14, 2011
Pharmaceutical
Narelle Lindrea waited nearly two years to recover from her hip replacement surgery, but the pain and disability never seemed to subside. She called her doctor’s office to ask why she was still hurting, and that’s when she learned her ... Read More
Serious allergic reactions linked to bipolar medication Saphris
September 14, 2011
Product Liability
Serious allergic reactions have been reported with the bipolar medication Saphris (asenapine Maleate), according to a new safety communication issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has received 52 reports of hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis (a life-threatening ... Read More