In an unprecedented move that has caught the attention of healthcare providers and patients alike, Philips Respironics issued a recall for specific models of its BiPAP and CPAP machines in 2021. This recall raises significant concerns for individuals relying on these devices for respiratory support, marking a critical juncture in…
The device can break and perforate internal organs When you purchase birth control, you should be able to trust that it’s safe for use. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case, as the attorneys at Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers can confirm. One form of birth control that has been making headlines…
When it comes to health care in the United States, it’s consumer beware. A look at medical device and pharmaceutical drug recalls issued by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration in 2018 illustrates the consequences of a lax regulatory and approval process run largely by the drug companies and medical…
A products liability lawsuit involves an injury caused by a dangerous or defective product. This can involve dangerous drugs like Xarelto, or defective artificial hips like the Pinnacle ASR metal-on-metal hip manufactured by DePuy, or it can involve seemingly harmless household products that possess hidden dangers. There are various factors…
There is no question that medical devices and durable medical equipment are big business. There is also a lot of competition and these medical device firms are trying to get as many new products on the market as possible to maximize profits. While that can result in a lot of…
There are various types of claims that can be filed in a civil tort lawsuit. Briefly, according to the Second Restatement of Torts, a tort is an act or omission that gives rise to injury or harm to another and amounts to a civil wrong for which the courts may…
According to a recent news article from NASDAQ, Medtronic has begun to voluntarily recall all unused units of their StrataMR product lines. StrataMR is a line of adjustable valves and shunts that patients and doctors have been complaining about lately. These complaints range from minor issues to potentially deadly adverse…
Lawsuits against Atrium Medical Corp. for its C-QUR hernia mesh product alleging these devices were not safe for use by humans. One of the most recent cases is one filed in Florida Middle District Court in Orlando just this past month. In his filing, which alleges negligent manufacturing and strict product…
When you go into a hospital on the day of your surgery, you have likely met with your surgeon and discussed the risk and benefits of the benefits of whatever procedure you are scheduled to have that day, assuming you are not brought into the emergency room and rushed into…
Hernia mesh manufacturer Atrium Medical Corp. will face multi-district litigation (MDL) in a federal New Hampshire court, after a judicial panel agreed to centralize all federally-filed claims against the company for its C-QUR product. More than a dozen claims are pending at this juncture. Atrium’s C-QUR hernia mesh was produced…