Legal News & Updates Blog

In November 2007, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a list of the 54 worst nursing homes in America. The list of the poorest performing homes was pulled from a complete report containing 128 “special focus facilities,” which are subject to more frequent inspections and scrutiny… Read more.

Last month the FDA issued a second warning about Duragesic patch dangers which have claimed the lives of many people who never should have been given the powerful narcotic painkiller. Despite knowledge of these risks, Johnson & Johnson, the manufacturer of the Duragesic patch, continues to fail to take steps… Read more.

Since May 2007, the lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. have been representing users of Avandia who are pursuing lawsuits as a result of heart attacks and other heart related problems caused by the diabetes drug. Following a study released last month, Avandia fracture lawsuits are also now being reviewed… Read more.

The consumer protection group Public Citizen has filed a federal lawsuit against the FDA regarding tendon problems associated with fluoroquinolone antibiotics. They are asking the court to require the federal drug regulators to act on a petition filed 16 months ago requesting that new warnings be added about side effects… Read more.

Last month a nationwide heparin syringe recall was issued by AM2 PAT, Inc. for their Sierra pre-filled lock flush solutions. The heparin IV flush syringes were found to be contaminated with Serratia marcescens, which could cause serious and potentially life threatening infections. The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are… Read more.

A recent study indicates that Lipitor side effects may increase the risk of a brain hemorrhage when used after a stroke. While the statin is effective in lowering the overall risk of a second stroke or heart attack, users who took Lipitor after a stroke or mini-stroke had a significant… Read more.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a nationwide KYMCO ATV recall due to defects in some vehicles which could pose a risk of injury or death to the operator. Suspension failure problems could cause riders to lose control of their vehicle and crash. The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk… Read more.

Shoulder replacement surgery, or shoulder arthroplasty, is a complex procedure used to treat severely damaged shoulders. It involves the complete removal of the shoulder joint and the installation of a metal or plastic prosthetic shoulder. In some cases, a shoulder replacement may be necessary due to cartilage damage caused by… Read more.

Over 235,000 people have been exposed to the risk of serious and potentially fatal injury as a result of a defective defibrillator lead which was sold by Medtronic, Inc. The Sprint Fidelis lead was recalled on October 15, 2007 after data confirmed that it was prone to fractures which could… Read more.

Reports of suicide and erratic behavior have been associated with the use of Chantix, a medication which is designed to help people stop smoking. Last month the FDA issued a statement that they are reviewing the possible Chantix suicide side effects and that there have been over 100 reports received… Read more.