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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
Mesothelioma Awareness Day is Sat., September 26
This week researchers seeking cures and treatments for mesothelioma, a deadly asbestos-related form of cancer, will fight to raise public awareness through a day-long national campaign that will include a radio campaign and government proclamations.
>>INFORMATION: Lawyers for Mesothelioma from Asbestos Exposure
Yaz / Yasmin Attorneys Set for Hearing on Consolidation of Litigation
Tomorrow, attorneys representing women who have filed a lawsuit over Yaz and Yasmin problems will appear before the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation during hearings to determine whether all cases filed in federal district courts throughout the United States should be consolidated in an MDL for purposes of pretrial litigation.
Chantix Recall Watch: Suicide and Suicide Attempt Reports Have Grown Despite Warnings
Despite several warnings added in recent years about the risk of suicide, suicide attempts and other psychiatric side effects of Chantix, the FDA has continued to receive more and more reports of deaths and serious injuries from self-inflicted harm while people are taking the drug to help them quit smoking. However, instead of issuing a Chantix recall, the FDA has required that the warnings be placed in a “black box” prominently displayed on the drug’s label, which is the strongest warning that can be placed on a prescription medication.
>>INFORMATION: Chantix Suicide Lawsuit
Fixodent Suits, Poligrip Suits Mount Over Denture Adhesive Problems from Zinc Poisoning
The number of people who have filed a Fixodent suit or Poligrip suit alleging neurological damage or other injuries caused by zinc poisoning continues to grow as more and more people make the connection between severe and disabling injuries and the denture adhesive problems.
