As Biomet M2a Magnum metal on metal hip replacement attorney, I have written extensively about the inherent early failure problems associated with metal on metal hips like the DePuy ASR, Pinnacle hip replacement models and others made by Biomet, Zimmer, Smith and Nephew and Wright. In recent years, concerns have…
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Actos Bladder Cancer Injury and Death Update
As an Actos Bladder Cancer attorney I have written extensively of the alleged injuries of bladder cancer with the use of the newer diabetic drug, Actos. A Virginia man has filed lawsuit alleging that he took Actos and developed bladder cancer. The suit was filed in the U.S. District Court…
FDA: No Use for Metal-on-Metal Hips
As a DePuy ASR Recall and DePuy Pinnacle Replacement attorney, I have written extensively about the inherent problems associated with metal on metal hips like the DePuy ASR, Pinnacle hip relacement models and others made by Biomet, Zimmer, Smith and Nephew and Wright. According to the FDA health experts there…
Beyaz Pulmonary Embolism Injury Attorney
As a Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella pulmonary embolism attorney, I have written extensively about the venous thrombo-embolism (VTE) side effects from Drospirenone containg oral contraceptive pills. Beyaz is an oral contraceptive approved by the FDA in 2010, that contains folate (0.451 mg of levomefolate calcium). It is a “fourth generation”…
FDA Reviews Metal on Metal Hips Safety
As a DePuy ASR hip implant recall and DePuy Pinnacle attorney, I have written previously about our experience with clients who had metal on metal hip replacement problems, particularly DePuy ASR, DePuy Pinnacle and Biomet Magnum models. Metal on metal hip replacements according to experts, have been implanted in at…
Beyaz Pulmonary Embolism and Deep Vein Thrombosis
Beyaz is an oral contraceptive approved by the FDA in 2010, that contains folate (0.451 mg of levomefolate calcium). It is a “fourth generation” form of birth control that contains drospirenone, a new type of synthetic progestin. Drospirenone has been linked to potentially deadly side effects, including pulmonary embolism (PE)…
NuvaRing, Yaz and Yasmin, Increases Women Risk of Stroke and Heart Attack.
According to the latest published medical research, women on combined hormonal birth control drugs, including the NuvaRing vaginal ring, and Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella birth control pills, may face a significantly higher risk of a heart attack or stroke compared to users of other forms of hormonal birth control. New…
Victoza Lawsuit Victoza Side Effects
Victoza, one of newer diabetes drug has been associated with a number of serious side effects including Thyroid Cancer, Renal (Kidney) Failure and Pancreatitis. What is Victoza? Victoza (liraglutide) is a once-daily, injectable diabetes drug used to help control blood sugar (glucose) in adults with type 2 diabetes.Victoza, made by…
Pradaxa Bleeding Death Lawsuits Update
Recently plaintiff attorneys have filed a motion to consolidate Pradaxa lawsuits that are currently on file in the U.S. District Courts federal court system. The motion requests the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict litigation (JPML) to create a MDL (multidistrict litigation), for all Pradaxa product liability lawsuits. There are more than…
J&J Ethicon Will Stop Sales of Trans Vaginal Mesh
According to Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)’s Ethicon unit, the company has announced in a letter this week that it intends to stop selling four vaginal mesh implants. The letter was sent to the court overseeing the Vaginal Mesh lawsuits. Johnson & Johnson said it has requested approval from the Food…