April 18, 2016 Senators Call for UDIs The Unique Device Identification (UDI) System serves to identify medical devices in the United States. The use of UDIs is mandated by the Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007. The Act requires devices to bear a unique identifier that can label devices through distribution and use, including the lot or serial number. Although … Read More »
April 11, 2016 Philadelphia Medical Product Liability Lawyers: FDA Approved Medical Device Essure After lawmakers called for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ban the use of Essure, the FDA has stated that it will require a new “black box warning” label for the medical device. Essure is a permanent contraceptive device that is implanted in a woman’s fallopian tubes. When used as directed, scar … Read More »
March 14, 2016 Johnson & Johnson Found Liable for Ovarian Cancer Caused by Talc Powder A Missouri state jury handed down a verdict on Monday, February 22, 2016 ordering Johnson & Johnson to pay $72 million in compensatory and punitive damages to the family of a woman who lost her life to ovarian cancer. The cancer was linked to the long-term use of talcum powder in Johnson & Johnson’s Baby … Read More »
February 29, 2016 Olympus Corporation Medical Scopes The US Senate released the details of an investigation relating to medical scopes that are manufactured by Olympus Corp., a national frontrunner when it comes to the production and sales of duodenoscopes. Olympus Corp. has voluntarily recalled 4,400 of its medical scopes due to a large number of infections and deaths that have highlighted the … Read More »
February 22, 2016 Supreme Court Philadelphia Rejects Appeal in Children’s Motrin Case A record-breaking product liability award issued in 2013 by a Massachusetts jury will stand due to a recent denial of certiorari by the U.S. Supreme Court. In their January 19, 2016 orders list, the Supreme Court rejected an appeal of the verdict by Johnson & Johnson, maker of Children’s Motrin. The inaction by the High … Read More »
December 29, 2015 Hoverboard Fires and Explosions Hoverboards may be a hot item, but they may be literally too hot to handle in some cases. The lithium ion batteries of the self-balancing scooters may overheat and potentially explode. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) received 50 reports of injuries including the devices, with 11 reports of fires in 10 states. The … Read More »
November 30, 2015 Most Dangerous Toys of 2015 Since 1973, a Massachusetts toy safety advocacy group has been releasing an annual list of the top 10 Worst Toys on the market. The group, World Against Toys Causing Harm or WATCH, is committed to informing consumers about hidden dangers of toys and protecting children from injury. This year, WATCH has released the following list … Read More »
November 20, 2015 Safety Tips for Your Portable Space Heater As colder months arrive, many people set up portable heaters either as a primary heat source or supplementing other heating. There is a risk of fires associated with any space heater. According to the CPSC, portable electric heaters caused 1200 fires per year between 2008 and 2010. Space heaters can ignite nearby flammable materials like … Read More »
October 13, 2015 Philadelphia Product Liability Lawyers Discuss Latest Developments in Volkswagen Emissions Recall In January of 2016, Volkswagen will launch a massive recall for all cars affected by the emissions scandal that has tarnished the company’s reputation. Once the German authorities have approved the company’s proposed plan to fix the cars, Volkswagen expects to start the recall in January of 2016, and have it completed by the end … Read More »
