The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. currently represent individuals who are pursuing lawsuits after developing osteonecrosis of the jaw as a side effect of Fosamax. A new study indicates that the popular osteoporosis drug could also increase the risk of developing osteonecrosis of the knee, hip or shoulders, which leads to painful and debilitating deterioration of the bone.
>>INFORMATION: Fosamax side effects
According to a study released yesterday, the risk of Zetia and Vytorin side effects could outweigh the potential benefits for many users. Data from a clinical trial indicates that the cholesterol drugs do not provide any medical benefits for users when compared with high doses of generic Zocor, and they could possibly expose them to an increased risk of heart attacks and liver failure.
Throughout the United States, reports suggest that surgeons could operate on the wrong site about 1,000 times a year. Wrong site surgery mistakes are preventable with if the proper standards of medical care are followed, and most cases are directly tied to human error and a failure to adhere to nationally established procedures designed to avoid the form of medical malpractice.
>>INFORMATION: Surgical Mistake Lawsuits
Cardinal Health has issued a nationwide Alaris Infusion Pump recall for model 8100, which was previously known as the Medley Pump. The hospital infusion pumps are used to deliver controlled amounts of medication or other fluid. Due to manufacturing defects, the devices could deliver too much of the prescribed fluid, potentially resulting in a serious or fatal injury.
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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 by regulators due to their history of bad care. However, the government has refused to release the full list despite criticism from nursing home advocates and several U.S. Senators.
>>PRIOR POST 12/10/2007: Bad Nursing Home List
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 which could reduce the risk of injury and ensure that doctors and patients are aware of the problems associated with their pain patches.
>>INFORMATION: Duragesic patch lawsuits
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 for those who have suffered a serious bone fracture.
>>INFORMATION: Avandia Side Effects
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 of antibiotics, such as Cipro and Levaquin, which could increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon ruptures.
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 reviewing heparin syringe lawsuits for users of the recalled solution who have suffered a bacterial infection.
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 increase in the risk of a brain hemorrhage, especially if they had a prior brain hemorrhage.
Our personal injury lawyers handle auto accidents, truck accidents and other serious cases.
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Side effects of Actos, a popular diabetes drug, may increase the risk of bladder cancer.
Actos Bladder Cancer Lawsuits
Pursuing product liability lawsuiits for problems from a number of metal-on-metal hip systems.
DePuy ASR Hip Recall Info
Vaginal mesh used to repair POP and SUI can cause serious and severe complications.
Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit Info
