Another example of a corporation being caught with its hand in the cookie jar. Medtronic has agreed to pay the U.S. Justice Department $23.5 million to settle allegations that the company paid doctors to implant its pacemakers and defibrillators. The Justice Department investigation alleged that Medtronic paid doctors between $1,000…
This week the FDA held a 2 day meeting evaluating the newer oral, patch and ring contraceptives. This was a long overdue and highly anticipated hearing. The FDA advisory panel voted 19-5 that the benefits of the Ortho Evra norelgestromin/ethinyl estradiol transdermal patch outweigh the blood clot risks, but panel…
After a much publicized hearing, federal health experts said that drug labeling for Yaz and other drospirenone containing birth control pills should be updated to highlight recent data suggesting a higher risk of blood clots with these drugs than older contraceptive pills. Expectations were heightened and many experts felt that…
Medical research has demonstrated that newer birth control formulations containing a synthetic new progestin, Drospirenone, are more likely to cause venous thromboembolism (VTE) blood clots than older drugs. This data has lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to consider new safety measures in meetings later this week. The increased…
The Trans Vaginal Mesh (TVM) saga continues and another Multidistrict litigation is pending. American Medical Systems (AMS), a pelvic mesh manufacturer, is filing motions for the centralization and consolidation of all transvaginal mesh lawsuits filed in federal district courts throughout the United States. There are currently at least 85 AMS…
Another generic birth control pill based on Yaz has been approved by the FDA, despite concerns that the pill may increase the risk of blood clots including deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, strokes and heart attacks when compared with older birth control pills. Vestura, is manufactured by Watson Pharmaceuticals, containing…
The use of Actos, a popular diabetic drug, is associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer. If you have developed bladder cancer as a result of using the drug Actos, then you need to consider the time you have to file a lawsuit for the injuries you have suffered.…
Federal judge, Judge Keenan has appointed a law professor to oversee settlement talks in hundreds of Fosamax jaw decay lawsuits filed throughout the United States. John Feerick, of the Fordham University School of law was appointed Special Settlement Master on November 22, in the federal multidistrict ligitation (MDL) for all…
According to a new medical study and analysis, irrespective of the implant material, all types of hip replacement devices appear to work the same. The researchers said, the newer, metal-on-metal implants seem to be no more effective than older implants and may sometimes even be more problematic. “Metal-on-metal and ceramic-on-ceramic…
U.S. District Judge James Beaty has rejected an attempt by Novartis to overturn the verdict in a Zometa jaw decay lawsuit. The trial unearthed evidence that suggests the drug maker’s employees intentionally covered up medical evidence of the bone drug’s side effects. Novartis was trying to obtain a new trial…