By the time a patient decides to get a knee replaced with a medical device, they have been dealing with chronic pain for a long time. They have weighed the risks of surgery and decided that the knee replacement will most likely help them feel better -- or, at least,...
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Four key preparations for your dangerous drug case
If you’ve been injured by a dangerous medication, then you’re looking for accountability and compensation to offset your losses, which can be quite extensive. Although you may know that you need to pursue legal action in order to try to attain your goals, the truth of...
The danger of defective medical products
We all expect to receive the very best healthcare in America but, unfortunately, sometimes the care we receive is not all that it should be. When Texas residents suffer from the effects of defective medical products, the impact of such a situation can last for years –...
How does the FDA’s recall process affect injured victims?
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...
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...


