June 6, 2012 While many Americans rely on corrective contact lenses to see, some are unaware of the potential health risks that a certain brand of the product…
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Read MoreManufacturers of medical products have a legal and ethical responsibility to ensure the items they sell are safe to use; however, problems sometimes arise during the manufacturing and…
Read MoreAsbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that is used in many products that are found in the United States today. Unfortunately, exposure to Asbestos can lead to serious…
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Read MoreTransvaginal mesh is a material that can be used to support a woman's internal organs following certain medical procedures; however, thousands of patients claim their device has failed, causing…
Read MoreThe da Vinci surgical robot came onto the market in 2000 as a device that would be capable of reducing surgical recovery times by performing less invasive procedures.…
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Read MoreNew medical devices that are being released onto the market must undergo rigorous testing in order to help ensure the products function properly. Unfortunately, not all problems are identified…
Read MoreJust a few years ago, a new medical device—the power morcellator— was considered groundbreaking because of its ability to allow doctors to remove organs and tissues from a…
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Read MoreThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration is tasked with the job of regulating which medical devices are made available on the market; however, some feel as though better…
Read MoreScientists, doctors, and medical professionals are always looking for new and better ways to perform medical procedures. But sometimes advancements that are made in the field of medicine…
Read MoreCorn is a lynchpin in the economy and agriculture of Indiana and Illinois. So when China rejected tons of the corn grown in these states because it was contaminated…
Read MoreTechnological advancements present options for performing medical procedures, but the attorneys at Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin point out they may not always be proven safe. The da…
Read MoreAccording to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 3,000 United States citizens are diagnosed each year with the deadly form of cancer known as Mesothelioma. Our mesothelioma lawyers…
Read MoreSeveral years ago, transvaginal mesh was being lauded as a breakthrough in medical technology that would allow patients undergoing procedures like hysterectomies and corrective surgery to undergo less…
Read MoreThere are many conditions that can cause serious, life-threatening blood clots in our bodies. Luckily, there are treatment options that are available to help prevent blood clots from…
Read MoreIn 2007, medical device manufacturer Stryker Corp. released a new metal-on-metal hip implant that could be used in hip replacement procedures. However, the design of the device cause the…
Read MoreExposure to asbestos—a naturally occurring, toxic substance—is known to cause a number of serious health conditions, including a form of cancer known as mesothelioma. That’s why contact with…
Read MoreThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for regulating the safety of medical products released in the United States. They achieve this through strict policies that require…
Read MoreA settlement has been offered to as many as 3,000 women who have filed transvaginal mesh failure lawsuits against medical product manufacturer C.R. Bard, Inc. If the agreement…
Read MoreThe laparoscopic power morcellator is a medical device that is used to grind tissues so they can easily be removed from the body. The device was lauded as…
Read MoreAn investigation has determined the brand of inferior vena cava (IVC) filters made by medical device manufacturer C.R. Bard, Inc. could pose a serious health risk to patients.…
Read MoreTalcum powder has been used for personal hygiene purposes for more than 50 years, but recent research suggests using products containing talcum powder increases the risk of developing…
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Read MoreYou’re likely familiar with Roundup, and may even own a bottle. It’s the world’s most popular weed killer, and it’s used everywhere from commercial farming and landscaping to…
Read MoreBuying a car, truck, or SUV in 2020 means having access to safety features that were either unthinkable a few decades ago or only available on high-end luxury…
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Read MoreWhen you buy something from a brick-and-mortar or online store, the worst thing you expect to happen is for it to not live up to your expectations. But…
Read MoreChemical hair straightening products have long been popular among women for achieving sleek, straight hair. However, a recent National Institutes of Health (NIH) study has highlighted the potential…
Read MoreIn recent years, the Medtronic MiniMed Insulin Pump has gained attention for its concerns regarding its safety and functionality as a diabetes management device. The Medtronic MiniMed Insulin…
Read MoreHernia mesh surgery is commonly performed to repair hernias when an organ or tissue pushes through the muscle or connective tissue. While this surgical method has been widely…
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