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...]
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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...]
FDA Issues Statement About Dangers of Botox and Botulinum Toxin Products
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received several reports of side effects, including respiratory problems and death following the use of botulinum toxins types A and B for both FDA-approved and unapproved use. … [Read more...]
Avandia Heart Atacks Link- Drug for Diabetics May Increase Risk by 40 Percent
The US Food and Drug Administration issued a safety alert for Avandia, a widely prescribed drug to treat type-2 diabetics. According to FDA, Studies show that there is "a potentially significant increase in the risk of heart attack and heart-related deaths in patients taking Avandia." By "potentially significant" they are referring to the 30% - 40% … [Read more...]
Antidepressants and Suicidal Thoughts
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed that the labels on all antidepressant medications be updated to include warnings about the increased risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in teenagers and young adults during the first two months of treatment.Makers of antidepressant medications now have 30 days to submit their revised product … [Read more...]
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