The federal Food and Drug Administration oversees recalls of both pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices. Both go through a rigorous process of review and approval. However, even with this process, sometimes drugs and medical devices still get out on the market and...
Defective Medical Device Litigation
CPAP machine recall sparked by cancer concerns
For Texans and people across the nation, sleep apnea is a prominent health worry. To address it, many use a CPAP machine. The acronym stands for continuous positive airway pressure therapy and it is used to help a person have an easier time breathing when they are...
The Medtronic Insulin Pump recall in depth
This blog often talks about defective medical devices. Indeed, just last week, we spoke about the Medtronic Insulin Pump recall. This week, we will explore that recall in more depth. Product details The product that was recalled is the Medtronic MiniMed 600 series...
Company recalls hundreds of thousands of insulin pumps
Insulin pump maker Medtronic has issued a Class I recall for more than 400,000 insulin pump devices. Texas residents who suffer from type 1 diabetes may be affected by this recall, which has been categorized as the most serious form of recall as the defective medical...
Judicial panel hearing set for CPAP lawsuits
A judicial panel on multidistrict litigation is set to hear arguments related to multi-district litigation against the medical device company Phillips. The plaintiffs used Phillips continued positive airway pressure machines (CPAP) to manage sleep apnea, a disorder in...
Heart implant horror stories highlight FDA problem
The FDA has very strict standards for medical devices. Manufacturers must put their devices through rigorous testing before they are approved for sale, and then must continually submit to inspections and report issues to the federal agency. Unfortunately, as strong as...
Unsanitary bronchoscopes could cause infection
When a person in Houston has a health issue involving their throat, larynx, trachea or lower airways their physician may use a bronchoscope to evaluate their condition. However, according to one report, these devices are difficult to clean and could cause patients to...
Blood pump pulled from market after deaths and recalls
Medical technology led to the development of many devices that have prolonged life and reduced the severity of serious medical conditions. If these devices have defects, however, the results may be fatal and constitute grounds for a medical products liability lawsuit....
Man ordered to turn over Fitbit data in hip-implant lawsuit
Many Americans use digital devices to keep track of their workouts, to make sure they took the recommended number of steps per day, or even to track their sleep. This can be a good way to help meet their fitness goals and monitor their own health, but it can also...
Medtronic faces another claim for defective pain medication pump
Advances in medical treatments and technologies are made everyday. For many, this fact is inspiring and instills them with hope. While some of these advances may ultimately prove helpful to many patients, the truth of the matter is that these new technologies aren’t...