According to reports published this month in the New England Journal of Medicine, Fosamax side effects could increase the risk of a serious heart problem, known as an atrial fibrillation. The overall risk is small, but experts have indicated that caution should be used by those… Read More
It has been one month since the Zelnorm recall was announced after the FDA determined that the IBS medication could increase the risk of cardiovascular events for users. The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. have been contacted by hundreds of people concerned about injuries caused… Read More
Since December 2005, approximately 100,000 hernia repair patches have been recalled as a result of a defect which could cause the plastic ring inside of the surgical mesh to break. This could result in serious internal injuries and possibly even death. Many individuals who experienced problems… Read More
Last month warnings were added to Ambien and other popular sleep medications as a result of side effects which could result in problems with sleep driving, sleepwalking and other complex behaviors while asleep. Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. is investigating Ambien lawsuits for users who experienced serious… Read More
Approximately 73,000 more implantable Guidant defibrillators have been recalled as a result of a faulty capacitor which could cause the batteries to deplete sooner than expected. This recall involves the same defective component which has led to prior Guidant recalls. (more…) Read More
The makers of the Actiq lollipop pain medication are one of five pharmaceutical companies who received a letter from U.S. Congress Rep. Henry A. Waxman earlier this month, as part of his investigation into inappropriate marketing and incomplete research regarding drugs and medical devices. In recent… Read More
The FDA announced that new warnings will be added to Ambien, Lunesta and other popular sleeping pills, containing information about an increased risk of sleep driving and other complex behaviors while asleep. Potential sleeping pill side effects will also be outlined by drug makers in information… Read More
Today, Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Maryland announced that at least 25 unnecessary stent placements were performed by one cardiologist, exposing patients to stent problems which could lead to an increased risk of potentially deadly blood clots. While the hospital and doctor attempt to suggest… Read More
In the March 2007 “FDA Patient Safety News Show”, concerns about drug eluting stents were discussed. The FDA show is designed for health professions to provide safety information and news alerts. The portion of the show discussing concerns about drug coated stents was posted on the… Read More
A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has raised concerns over the use of drug eluting stents in patients with diabetes. The tiny mesh devices which are placed in arteries to keep blood flowing may increase the risk of death when compared with… Read More
