Zimmer Nexgen MIS Knee Implants
Minimally invasive total knee replacement, such as Zimmer’s Nexgen MIS Knee Implants, involving a smaller incision
than standard knee replacement surgery, have recently been questioned by orthopedic surgeons at the American
Association of Orthopedic Surgery’s Annual Meeting 2009.
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Medtronic Minimed Recalled Infusion Pump
On June 29, 2009, Medtronic issued a Class I recall of their MiniMed Quick-set® Paradigm Infusion
Insulin pump due to a problem in the manufacturing of the sets where a lubricant clogged the tubes,
and prevented the venting of air from the system.
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Toyota/Lexus recall 3.8 million vehicles: sliding floor mats
On September 29, 2009, Toyota/Lexus, the world's largest automaker, said it will recall 3.8 million of its
vehicles in the United States to address problems with the floor mats causing accelerator pedals to get
stuck and lead to crashes.
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Levaquin Warning - Tendon rupture
The FDA recently mandated a BLACK BOX WARNING (the FDA’s sternest warning) for all fluroquinolone drugs because
of the increased risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture, especially rupture of the Achilles tendon.
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Pain pumps linked to PAGCL
A recent study published in the October 2007 issue of the American Journal of Sports Medicine has linked the use
of post-operative pain pumps to postarthroscopic glenohumeral chondrolysis (PAGCL), a painful condition caused
by the deterioration of cartilage around the shoulder joint.
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Medtronic Kappa and Sigma Pacemakers Recalled
On June 11, 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration alerted patients that it has recalled certain Medtronic
Kappa and Sigma pacemakers based on the pacemaker’s tendency to fail due to a separation of wires that connect the
electronic circuit to other pacemaker components, such as the battery.
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Genetech Raptiva Recall
In April 2009, Genetech, the manufacturer of the psoriasis drug Raptiva, announced that it was voluntarily withdrawing
the product off the market. The complete recall of the drug throughout the United States and Europe will be finalized
this week. Raptiva, or generically known as efalizumab, has been recalled due to the risk of serious side effects
associated with taking the medication.
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Bayer Healthcare YAZ & YASMIN advertisements are demanded to be pulled off the air
On October 10, 2008 the FDA released a warning letter to Baxter Healthcare, the manufacturer of YAZ
and Yasmin, two popular birth control pills, demanding that the manufactures pull their television ads
off the air.
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Caraco Also Recalls Digoxin Tablets
AS Medications Solutions, LLC announced Monday, May 11, 2009 that it is initiating a voluntary recall of all tablets of
Caraco brand Digoxin, USP, .25 mg distributed prior to March 31, 2009 that are within the expiration date of August,
2011. This represents the latest in a string of digoxin recalls.
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Calaxo Bone Screw Recall
The Calaxo Bone Screw, which was used to repair or reconstruct a torn or damaged ACL, was
recalled in August 2007 due to reports of serious complications. Some patients even had
to have repeat surgeries to have the Calaxo Bone screw replaced.
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Zimmer Durom Hip Implants fail due to Defect
We are aggressively investigating and reviewing cases where patients have experienced defects and failures involving the
Durom hip replacement cups manufactured by multinational joint replacement device manufacturer Zimmer, Inc.
It is believed that Zimmer marketed the Durom hip replacement cup knowing that this hip cup was defectively
designed and would result in a significant failure rate.
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Hydroxycut Side-Effects Prompt Mass Recall
The Hydroxycut lawyers at Houssiere, Durant & Houssiere, L.L.P are aggressively pursuing clients who may have
experienced serious side effects from usage of the dietary aid Hydroxycut. On May 1, 2009, after receiving nearly
two dozen reports of injury from users of Hydroxycut, the FDA issued a warning letter urging all consumers to stop
using Hydroxycut immediately.
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Gadolinium MRI Side Effects
The FDA has issued a black box warning for the pharmaceutical labels of gadolinium, a common contrast agent
used during radiological exams. Recent studies have shown serious side effects in patients who are injected
with gadolinium.
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Zyprexa Lawsuit Information and Associated Health Risks
The pharmaceutical company in charge of marketing the anti-psychotic drug Zyprexa has recently
agreed to pay out nearly $800 million dollars to thousands of prescribed patients. This enormous
civil payout comes following a criminal conviction against the company for falsely marketing the
drug as a sedation tool for unruly nursing home patients.
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Smith and Nephew Oxinium Knee Implants Withdrawn from Market
We are currently handling cases involving the Smith and Nephew Oxinium knee implants, including the recalled "cementless"
version of the Profix II and Genesis II models. These defective devices were implanted up until the date of the recall,
September of 2003. The manufacturer issued a voluntary recall based upon a high number of failures on the implanted knees.
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DigiTek Digoxin Recall
On April 28, 2008, a Digitek (digoxin tablets) recall was announced for the heart medication sold throughout the United States
under the “Bertek” and “UDL” labels. Experienced attorneys at the law firm of Houssiere, Durant &
Houssiere, LLP are actively reviewing potential Digitek (digoxin tablets) lawsuits throughout the United States.
Individuals who have suffered a stroke or death as a result of digitalis toxicity may be entitled to financial compensation.
Digitek (digoxin tablets) was recalled because the tablets may be twice as thick, and contain double the dose of medication
than it should. The stronger tablets may cause toxicity in renal-failure patients, stroke and/or death. On May 9, 2008 the
Wall Street Journal published an article discussing the dangers of the Digitek (digoxin tablets) which can be viewed by
clicking here.
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Stryker Recalls their Trident Acetabular Cups used in Hip Replacement
On May 5, 2008, the FDA issued its third warning letter to implant manufacturer Stryker Corporation regarding serious
issues with its implanted prosthetic devices. The warning discusses issues regarding the division’s handling of clinical
studies, its quality system, medical device reporting procedures, and falsification of documentation approving implantation.
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Important Drug Warning : REGRANEX
Doctors were recently sent a letter by the manufacturer Ortho-McNeil informing them that the ointment REGRANEX (Becaplermin)
given for treatment of diabetic ulcers have been found to cause significant increase in Cancer when 3 or more tubes
are given. Please call your doctors immediately if you are using REGRANEX. You can
contact us if you want to discuss your legal options.
 Updated Bulletins November 2009
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