Indiana trucking firm shut down over numerous safety violations
February 8, 2012
Personal Injury
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has ordered U & D Service, Inc. of Indianapolis, Indiana, to immediately cease all transportation operations involving interstate commerce, declaring the commercial truck company an “imminent hazard” to public safety. ... Read More
Generic Yaz will include same blood clot warnings
February 8, 2012
Pharmaceutical
Watson Pharmaceuticals has launched Vestura, a generic version of Bayer’s blockbuster birth control pill Yaz. Like their brand-name counterpart, these pills will also carry a safety announcement on their packaging, warning users that studies suggest the drospirenone-containing pills may put ... Read More
Metal hip implants can cause problems years after removal
February 8, 2012
Pharmaceutical
Defective metal-on-metal hip replacement systems can cause patients debilitating problems for years after the implants have been replaced, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons this week. ... Read More
Medical device makers to pay more for product safety reviews
February 8, 2012
Pharmaceutical
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is doubling its fees to medical device makers who want their products reviewed in order to market them in the United States. The increase will allow the federal agency to hire 200 new full-time ... Read More