Biogen Idec and Elan have informed healthcare professionals of reports of "clinically significant" liver injuries among patients treated with TYSABRI (natalizumab), a drug used for treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS). … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2008
Medical Device Litigation 101
Medical Device Litigation History and Primer1976 through Reigel v. MedtronicGuest post provided by Denver personal injury attorney Beth KleinBackground of the ActThe Food & Drug Administration ("FDA") governs medical devices for use and sale in the United States. The FDA was given power over medical devices in the 1976 Medical Device Amendments to … [Read more...]
Rinnai Wall Furnaces Recalled
Rinnai America Corporation of Peachtree City, GA is recalling their Direct-Vent Wall Furnace models RHFE 431 and RHFE 556 due to a carbon monoxide poisoning hazard.This recall involves about 52,000 Direct Vent Wall Furnaces that were sold to contractors nationwide for the last seven years and were made in Japan. … [Read more...]
Chanitx and Suicide
More reports of erratic behavior and suicide have been associated with the use of Chantix, a drug that was designed to help people stop smoking and was approved by the Food and Drug Administration just under two years ago. In November 2007, the FDA issued a statement that they are reviewing the possible Chantix suicide side effects and that there … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Grants Immunity to Medical Device Manufacturers
(Editorial Content)The Supreme Court finally gave medical device makers their one true wish - Immunity from Lawsuits. Companies that produce medical devices like breast implants and implantable defibrillators now have federal protection against lawsuits arising from deaths or injuries associated with their products as long as the product has been … [Read more...]
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