US Recall News

United States Recall News Alerts for Recalled Drugs, Food, Products, & Vehicles

MENUMENU
  • Home
  • About
    • Advertise
  • Full Recall News Archive
    • Top Story

      J&J Settles Talc Mesothelioma Settlement

      By Sandra Dalton, Staff Writer On January 6, 2020, Superior Court Judge Stephen Kaus announced that Johnson & Johnsons (J&J) had agreed to … [Read More...]

      Chervon North America Recalls EGO Power+ Cordless Brushless Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard

      The rear switch trigger can fail to rebound after being pressed, which can cause the unit to activate unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard. … [Read More...]

    • More Safety Articles
    • Federal Preemption of State Product Liability Law
  • Drug Recalls
    • Abilify
    • Benicar
    • Fluoroquinolones
    • Invokana
    • Lipitor
    • Nuplazid
    • Opioids
    • OxyContin
    • Pradaxa
    • Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
    • Risperdal
    • SSRI
    • Symptoms & Side Effects
    • Taxotere
    • Testosterone
    • Uloric
    • Valsartan
    • Xarelto
    • Zofran
  • Medical Devices
    • 3M Earplug
    • 3T Heater-Cooler System
    • Bair Hugger
    • Bipolar Hip System
    • Essure
    • Hip Replacements
    • Implanon
    • IVC Filters
    • Hernia Mesh
    • Power Morcellators
    • Shoulder Implants
    • Transvaginal Mesh
  • Food Recalls
    • FDA Press Releases
    • USDA Press Releases
  • Auto Recalls
    • Air Bags
    • Ignitions
    • NHTSA Press Releases
    • Off-Road Utility Vehicles
    • Snowmobiles
    • Tires
  • Other Products
    • Asbestos
    • Baby Products
    • Pet Products
    • Roundup
    • Talcum Powder
    • Toy Recalls
You are here: Home / Medical Devices / Bair Hugger / Bair Hugger Heat Blanket Litigation Continues to Grow Into the New Year

Bair Hugger Heat Blanket Litigation Continues to Grow Into the New Year

February 13, 2017 By Zac Pingle 1 Comment

According to a Multi-District Litigation (MDL) Update released on January 17th, the number of 3M Bair Hugger injury claims has increased from 939 in December 15, 2016, to 1,105.

The Bair Hugger surgical blanket, originally manufactured by Arizant Healthcare Inc. nearly 25 years ago and now owned by 3M, was designed to warm a patient during surgery and prevent hypothermia. However, the plaintiffs argue that its design also caused deep-joint infections that have even resulted in amputations in several patients. This type of infection, referred to as Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) is a leading source of healthcare-related deaths in the United States, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and account for 99,000 deaths a year.

The MDL for Bair Hugger is currently undergoing pretrial coordination in the US District Court in Minneapolis. Some experts anticipate that the number of lawsuits will continue to mount, considering the Bair Hugger blanket has been in use for over two decades.

Alleged Design Flaws of the Bair Hugger Blanket

Inside of a hospital operating room, the temperature is lowered to about 66 degrees fahrenheit to curtail the growth of bacteria, control humidity, and to keep surgeons and assistants alert. The Bair Hugger blanket served as a disposable heated blanket to cover the surgical wound that would circulate heated are gently over the patient.

However, plaintiffs allege that the system would also circulate unsterilized air from the floor of the operating room, that would otherwise not be likely to reach the operating area. Plaintiffs allege that this would expose the patient to pathogens and germs that could cause long-lasting health complications to the patient and greatly increase the risk of infection. The specific infections that patients allegedly contracted as a result of the use of the Bair Hugger blanket have even been coined as “Bair Hugger deep joint infections” and are acutely associated with hip and knee replacement surgeries.

The Bair Hugger warming blanket has been in use of over 200 million surgeries. Plaintiffs involved in the Bair Hugger multi-district litigation assert that 3M knew about its design flaw for years and failed to correct the flaw or warn the medical community.

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Email
  • Print

Related

Filed Under: Bair Hugger

Comments

  1. john gordon says

    August 25, 2017 at 3:51 pm

    Thanks for the imnformation

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Facebook
Thomas Roney LLC
Economic Consulting

J&J Settles Talc Mesothelioma Settlement

January 15, 2020 By Advice Media

Chervon North America Recalls EGO Power+ Cordless Brushless Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard

May 31, 2023 By The CPSC

Jetson Electric Bikes Recalls Nova and Star 3-Wheel Kick Children’s Scooters Due to Fall Hazard

May 31, 2023 By The CPSC

Empower Brands Recalls Power XL Self-Cleaning Juicers Due to Laceration and Ingestion Hazards

May 31, 2023 By The CPSC

Free Case Review

  • * = Required
    Privacy Policy
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Hero Highlight

J&J Settles Talc Mesothelioma Settlement

January 15, 2020 By Advice Media

Cricket Creek Farm Recalls Sophelise and Tobasi Cheeses Because of Potential Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

May 30, 2023 By The FDA

A.S.K. Foods Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk In Wegmans Penne Rigate Mozzarella Salad

May 25, 2023 By The FDA

T.W. Garner Food Company Issues Voluntary Recall on Texas Pete® Buffalo Wing Sauce Due to Undeclared Soy

May 24, 2023 By The FDA

Bunch Bikes Recalls The Preschool Electric Bicycles Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Paint Ban; Lead Poisoning Hazard (Recall Alert)

May 24, 2023 By The CPSC

The Good and the Beautiful Recalls Math 1 and Math 3 Boxes Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)

May 24, 2023 By The CPSC

J&J Settles Talc Mesothelioma Settlement

January 15, 2020 By Advice Media

Bunch Bikes Recalls The Preschool Electric Bicycles Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Paint Ban; Lead Poisoning Hazard (Recall Alert)

May 24, 2023 By The CPSC

The Good and the Beautiful Recalls Math 1 and Math 3 Boxes Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)

May 24, 2023 By The CPSC

Juratoys Recalls Children’s Activity Tables Due to Choking Hazard

May 24, 2023 By The CPSC

Recall News in Your Inbox

Enter your email address to receive automated recall news updates.

Recent Comments

  • Roger McGowan on ABH NATURE’S PRODUCTS, INC, ABH PHARMA, INC., and STOCKNUTRA.COM, INC. Issues Nationwide Recall of All Lots of Dietary Supplement Products
  • Kathryn Moore on FDA Wants Cancer Warning on Breast Implants
  • BRAD on Huge ATV Recall by Polaris – Sportsman and Scrambler
  • Crystal Anderson on Allergan Voluntarily Recalls BIOCELL® Textured Breast Implants and Tissue Expanders
  • Outsourcing Training on The Modern Marketing of Pain
  • SANDRA Collett on Processed Food Preservative Linked to Autism?
  • Eric Karsh on Health Risks of Roundup Go Well Beyond Cancer

Recent Posts

  • Chervon North America Recalls EGO Power+ Cordless Brushless Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard
  • Jetson Electric Bikes Recalls Nova and Star 3-Wheel Kick Children’s Scooters Due to Fall Hazard
  • Empower Brands Recalls Power XL Self-Cleaning Juicers Due to Laceration and Ingestion Hazards
  • Rudolph Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Wheat in Rudolph’s OnYums “Onion Flavored Rings”, 3 oz. Packages
  • Tillamook Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Wheat and Soy in Tillamook Waffle Cone Swirl Ice Cream Packaged in Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Carton
  • Cricket Creek Farm Recalls Sophelise and Tobasi Cheeses Because of Potential Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination
  • A.S.K. Foods Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk In Wegmans Penne Rigate Mozzarella Salad
  • T.W. Garner Food Company Issues Voluntary Recall on Texas Pete® Buffalo Wing Sauce Due to Undeclared Soy
  • Bunch Bikes Recalls The Preschool Electric Bicycles Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Paint Ban; Lead Poisoning Hazard (Recall Alert)
-- See More Recall News

Disclaimer: The information contained in these topics is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical or legal advice, it is provided for educational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider about any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Nothing contained in these topics is intended to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment.


ATTORNEY ADVERTISING. The information provided on this website is not legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is formed by the use of this site. It is not stated or implied that a lawyer is certified as a specialist in any particular field of law. No results are guaranteed, and prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. This site is informational, only, not dispositive; it is up to you to decide whether a particular lawyer is right for you. Use of this site is subject to your agreement to these.


Copyright © 2023 Altrumedia · Terms of Service · Log in