The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are reviewing potential AlloDerm patch lawsuits for problems following hernia repair, where the product may begin to stretch or thin out, resulting in bulging and other painful injuries. Many individuals who have experienced problems are now questioning why this… Read More
Earlier this month, Smith & Nephew recalled the optional metal liner used with their R3 Acetaburlar hip replacement system, which can make it a metal-on-metal design. A number of different metal-on-metal hip replacement systems sold by several manufacturers have been linked to problems, and the Smith… Read More
A number of women throughout the United States who received Mirena IUD for birth control have experienced serious complications where the implanted device punctures or perforates the uterus, or migrates through the intra-abdominal cavity. The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are evaluating the potential for… Read More
A petition has been filed in federal court calling for the consolidation of all lawsuits over bleeding problems with Pradaxa as part of a multidistrict litigation, or MDL, where the cases would be centralized before one judge for coordinated handling during pretrial proceedings. While many people… Read More
In August 2010, Johnson & Johnson issued a DePuy ASR hip replacement recall after it was discovered that the implants had an increased risk of failing within a few years of surgery, often resulting in extreme pain and the need for additional hip revisions. Nearly two… Read More
According to the findings of a study published this week, side effects of Zithromax may increase the risk of cardiovascular death. The FDA has issued a statement indicating that they are reviewing the data from this study, and our product liability lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk,… Read More
NuvaRing is a form of birth control delivered through a small plastic ring inserted into the vagina once-a-month. While it was heavily promoted in direct-to-consumer advertisements, particularly targeting younger women, as a "hassel-free" form of birth control, the manufacturer failed to provide adequate warnings and information… Read More
This week, the consumer group Public Citizen filed a petition with the FDA demanding a Victoza recall be issued due to the serious side effects associated with this relatively new diabetes drug, which may increase the risk of thyroid cancer, kidney failure, pancreatitis and other injuries.… Read More
An order was issued this week by the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, consolidating all Propecia lawsuits filed in federal district courts throughout the United States. Because the cases will be centralized before one judge, many people confuse this process with a Propecia class action… Read More
After substantial pressure and a mounting number of Propecia lawsuits filed by men who have experienced long-term sexual dysfunction, Merck & Co. has finally agreed to update the warning label for their popular hair-loss drug. The warnings were also updated for their higher-dose version of the… Read More
