Sales of drug eluting stents have fallen over the past year, following reports in October 2006 that the small devices could increase the risk of blood clots which develop months or even years after it is implanted. Doctors throughout the United States have not been as… Read More
Since last fall, there have been concerns about problems with drug eluting heart stents, which could increase the risk of potentially fatal blood clots. Researchers are developing a new type of absorbable heart stent, which could provide a safer alternative to replace drug eluting stents as… Read More
The recent Composix Kugel hernia mesh recalls were issued as a result of a defective memory recoil ring which has been found to break in some cases. As a result, small needles of plastic could slice through internal organs, intestines and the bowels, causing serious and… Read More
Two studies published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) raise additional concerns about the safety of heart stents. Although drug eluting stents (DES) are only approved to treat certain type of blockages, researchers found that over half of all stents implanted… 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
[alert type="general" accent_color="" background_color="" border_size="1px" icon="fa-asterisk" box_shadow="yes" animation_type="0" animation_direction="down" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""]UPDATE: Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. is no longer accepting new Plavix cases. This archived post is for informational purposes.[/alert] Drug coated heart stents have been linked to an increased risk of serious and potentially fatal… Read More
Over the past six months, the use of drug eluting stents has dropped significantly. As doctors and patients have developed valid concerns about stent side effects which could cause heart attacks or potentially fatal blood clots years after the stent is implanted, alternatives to drug coated… Read More
An article in today's New York Times suggests that the recent Kugel hernia patch recall could have occurred sooner. If the maker of the hernia repair mesh had taken quicker actions to notify physicians of problems with the patch and remove it from the market, it… 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
Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. is now investigating potential claims for injuries suffered as a result the recalled Davol / Bard Composix Kugel Hernia Mesh Patches. Lawsuits are being reviewed nationwide. (more…) Read More
