When Danny’s Law was introduced in March 2007, it had all the makings of a universally hailed piece of legislation. First, it stemmed from the tragic story of a child needlessly killed due to the ineffectual workings of the system designed to protect him. Second, it made modest recommendations about how the system might be improved to save lives … [Read more...]
Stryker May Still Be In Denial When It Comes To Their Financial Exposure Related To Recalled Hips
In a press release to shareholders, Stryker estimated that the recall of its Rejuvenate and ABG II modular-neck hip replacements would cost between $190 million and $390 million but Stryker might be a little too optimistic for comfort. Johnson and Johnson has already spent $800 million on a similar recall and still faces litigation in over 10,000 … [Read more...]
Alabama Court Rules Man Taking Generic Drug Can Sue Name Brand Manufacturer
Since the US Supreme Court decision in Pliva v. Mensing barred most lawsuits against generic drug manufacturers, it seemed that people injured by generic drugs that lacked adequate labeling may have no right to compensation. On Friday January 11, though, the Alabama Supreme Court proposed a logical solution to the problem: people injured by generic … [Read more...]
FDA Investigates Bed Rails to Stop the Sleep of Death
Bed rails are supposed to protect elderly and frail patients from the risk of serious injury or even death from falling out of bed. However, bed rails actually cause injury and death. Regulators know it. Bed rail manufacturers know it. And health care providers know it, but until now little has been done. With regulators and others slow to act, … [Read more...]
FDA Inspection of Plant in Meningitis Outbreak Reveals NECC May Have Known of Contamination
An FDA inspection of the New England Compounding Center (NECC) linked to the meningitis outbreak revealed the company may have known about contamination for months before the outbreak but did not take action. The inspection’s results revealed numerous conditions that justify the recall of all NECC products issued earlier this month. Inspectors … [Read more...]
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