News and Alerts Archive: Before 9/30/2006
The following legal news articles are from before September 30, 2006. Current news and alerts can be found at our new Legal News and Updates Blog
9/19/2006 RECALL ALERT
E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Bagged Spinach
A nationwide outbreak of E. Coli has led to the recall of all fresh and bagged spinach. The contamination could have been caused by manufacturing errors.
9/16/2006 WARNING ALERT
Drug Coated Stents May Increase Risk of Blood Clots
Drug coated stents manufactured since 2003 may carry an increased risk of potentially fatal blood clots when compared with cheaper bare metal stents used prior to 2003.
9/15/2006 UPDATE
Recalled Guidant Defibrillator Claim Settlement Reported
Settlement has been reached for a lawsuit claim for a recalled Guidant defibrillator. Thousands of Guidant and Medtronic pacemakers and defibrillators have been recalled over the past year and lawsuits claims are pending nationwide.
9/14/2006 UPDATE
Potential Cerebral Palsy Drug Option May Reduce Risk of Fractures
A new study has indicated that low doses of Aredia (pamidronate) may provide a new cerebral palsy drug option for children with spastic quadriplegia. The medication could improve bone density and reduce the risk of fractures for children with the most severe form of the disability.
8/22/2006 WARNING ALERT
ADHD Drugs Warning Label to Include Increased Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke and Sudden Death
Several medications used for treatment of ADHD will include warning labels indicatng that they carry an increased risk of serious side effects, including heart attacks, strokes and sudden death.
8/2/2006 RECALL ALERT
Children’s Well Patch Cough and Cold Soothing Vapor Pads Recalled: May cause seizures and other side effects
The Well Patch Cough and Cold Soothing Vapor Pads have been recalled after reports of possible seizures in children who remove the patches and chew on them. This follows a June 2006 recall of the Triaminic Vapor Patch for the same reason.
8/1/2006 RECALL ALERT
Chrysler Jeep Liberty Recall for Defective Steering Part
Chrysler issued a recall for over 800,000 Jeep Liberty sports utility vehicles. A defective steering part may cause drivers to lose control of their vehicles and cause serious injuries in automobile accidents.
7/24/2006 MEDICATION ALERT
Antidepressants and Migrain Medications May Cause Life-Threatening Side Effect When Taken Together
The FDA has issued a public health advisory warning of a serious medical condition, serotonin syndrome, which may result as a side effect of certain migrain medications and antidepressants when taken together.
6/30/2006 MEDICATION ALERT
Liver Damage Warning to be added to Antibiotic Ketek
A new label will be added to the antibiotic Ketek warning of an increased risk of liver damage as a side effect. This warning label change follows several allegation of fraud during clinical trials and reports of patients with liver failure and death..
6/27/2006 RECALL ALERT
More Defective Guidant Pacemakers and Defibrillators Recalled for Possible Malfunction
A new recall has been issued for approximately 50,000 additional Guidant pacemaker and defibrillator heart devices. These devices have a defect which may result in a malfunction or failure to work as intended.
6/19/2006 RECALL ALERT
Triaminic Vapor Patch Recall: Child Cough Suppressant May Cause Serious Side Effects Including Seizures in Children
Novartis Corporation has recalled the Triaminic Vapor Patch Child Cough Suppressant after causing seizures in children. Many kids are removing the patches from their chest and placing them in their mouth. Chewing on the easily removable patches can lead to serious side effect injuries..
