Posts for the 'News & Alerts' Category
Shoulder Chondrolysis Problems with Surgery Pain Pumps Draws FDA Warning
The shoulder pain pump lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. have represented individuals who are pursuing shoulder chondrolysis lawsuits for over two years. According to a statement released by the FDA on Friday, the agency is finally making the manufacturers of these pain pumps and the drugs used in them to add new warnings about the risk of the shoulder problems.
>>FDA SAFETY INFORMATION: Risk of Chondrolysis Problems
Byetta Kidney Problems Result in New FDA Warning
The FDA issued a new warning Monday about the potential risk of Byetta kidney problems, indicating that nearly 80 patients have developed kidney insufficiency or kidney failure, which can result in serious illness or death. The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. currently represent individuals who have a potential Byetta lawsuit for pancreatitis as a side effect of the drug. The possibilities of Byetta kidney lawsuits are now being reviewed and evaluated.
>>FDA LINK: Byetta Kidney Problem Warning
Hospital Infection Lawyers: Steps can be taken to prevent infection in hospitals
Many hospital infections are “never events” that can be prevented with simple, effective steps that reduce the risk of potentially life-threatening injuries and potential hospital infection lawsuits. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal highlights both some old tried-and-true infection prevention techniques, as well as some emerging technology that could be employed to avoid hospital infections, such as the drug-resistant MRSA bug.
Super Poligrip Zinc Poisoning Warning Information
The Super PoliGrip lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. represent individuals throughout the United States who have suffered severe and debilitating injuries as a result of zinc poisoning caused by use of the popular denture adhesive cream. Although GlaxoSmithKline has disputed the validity of the denture cream lawsuits, new information was recently added to a product insert about the risk of Super Poligrip zinc poisoning.
>>New packaging for Super Poligrip: Zinc poisoning warning
Denture cream instructions
OmniScan NSF Risk Higher Than Other MRI Contrast Agents
In the face of mounting criticism, the FDA has finally agreed to review its decision to issue the same warnings for all gadolinium MRI contrast drugs about the risk of NSF, or nephrogenic systemic fibrosis. The risk appears to be much higher with use of GE’s Omniscan contrast agent, and the FDA needs to take specific actions to make sure physicians and consumers are aware of this.
Stryker Squeaky Hip Replacement Lawsuits
For nearly two years, the product liability lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. have been reviewing potential Stryker hip replacement lawsuits for individuals who have experienced squeaking and other problems caused by the Stryker Trident hip implant.
>>PRIOR POST (2/23/2008): Timeline of Stryker Trident Hip Problems
Yaz / Yasmin Class Action vs. MDL Consolidation
A panel of judges ordered this week that all federal lawsuits over problems with Yaz and Yasmin birth control pills will be consolidated into an MDL, or multidistrict litigation, for pretrial proceedings in the Southern District of Illinois. Many people equate this with a Yaz / Yasmin class action, but each Yaz lawsuit or Yasmin lawsuit will remain an individual claim and if a settlement is not agreed upon during pretrial litigation, each plaintiff will still have a jury will determine the amount of damages they are entitled to in their case.
>>JPML LINK (PDF): Yasmin / Yaz MDL Order
Yasmin and Yaz Problems Highlighted by NY Times
An article in the New York Times over the weekend highlights the growing problems with Yaz and Yasmin birth control pills, which may have caused thousands of otherwise healthy young women to suffer serious and potentially life-threatening injuries, such as heart attacks, strokes, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism and gallbladder disease.
Januvia Pancreatitis Side Effects
Users of the diabetes drugs Januvia or Janumet should be aware that the medications have been associated with a number of cases of pancreatitis, which may be caused by side effects of Januvia. The FDA issued an alert today to notify doctors and consumers about revisions to the warning label regarding post-marketing reports of acute pancreatitis, including severe forms, hemorrhagic pancreatitis and necrotizing pancreatitis.
>>FDA LINK: Januvia Pancreatitis Warning
Medical Mistakes Predicted by Stress and Fatigue of Doctors
A new study highlights how personal stress and fatigue among medical residents can lead to medical mistakes and potentially cause devastating injuries for patients.
>>INFORMATION: Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
