A study published this week provides further evidence about the increased risk of heart attack and stroke from NuvaRing side effects, finding that use of the birth control ring may double the risk of women suffering a thrombotic stroke or myocardial infarction. (more…) Read More
A bill headed to the U.S. Senate may allow the FDA to block public access to important health and safety information, restricting the public's right to know about risk information involving potentially dangerous medical devices and prescription medications. (more…) 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 are evaluating the potential for Mirena… Read More
Attorneys for Ethicon, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, have sent letters to the judges overseeing vaginal mesh lawsuits in federal and state court , notifying them that the company intends to stop selling the following products: Gynecare TVT Secur Gynecare Prosima Pelvic Floor System Gynecare… 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
A study published this week provides further support for hundreds of Actos bladder cancer lawsuits, confirming that the more Actos you take and the longer you use the medication, the more likely you are to develop bladder cancer. (more…) 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
In recent months, there have been mounting concerns over the risks associated with side effects of Pradaxa, as health officials in the U.S., Canada and Europe were continuing to review reports involving serious bleeding problems and deaths among users of the anticoagulant. (more…) Read More
New legislation has been introduced by Senator Patrick Leahy, which aims to restore the rights of citizens to hold generic drug makers accountable for failing to adequately warn about side effects associated with medications they manufacturer and sell. To protect yourself, your family and other consumers,… Read More
According to a recent report based on insurance claims data, dog bite injury costs reached nearly $479 million in 2011, accounting for roughly one-third of all homeowner insurance liability claims paid out. (more…) Read More
