On Wednesday a federal judge heard arguments on a motion to dismiss several causes of action in 51 lawsuits filed against Toyota. The judge issued a preliminary opinion on the matter denying Toyota’s motion. According to the Yahoo News: Hundreds of lawsuits have been filed since the Japanese automaker start[ed] recalling millions of vehicles because of sudden-acceleration problems in several models and brake defenses with the Prius hybrid. Toyota claims its electronic throttle control system is safe and that it will prove so in … [Read more...]
Propoxyphene (Darvon and Darvocet) Tied to Heart Problems, Pulled from U.S. Market
November 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
On November 19, 2010, , an opioid medication approved to relieve pain. The FDA has also informed the generic manufacturers of propoxyphene-containing products of Zanodyne"s decision and requested that they voluntarily remove their products as well. The FDA made the decision to recommend a recall of the drug from the US market after a recent study showed that it causes potentially serious and even fatal heart-related side effects, such as abnormal heart rhythms. In fact, a recent study confirmed that propoxyphene causes signficant changes to … [Read more...]
Meridia Pulled Due to Life Threatening Side Effects
November 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Abbott Laboratories has voluntarily withdrawn weight loss drug Meridia (Sibutramine hydrochloride monohydrate) from the U.S. Market at the ). The FDA approved Meridia as a weight loss drug in 1997. In the thirteen years that Meridia has been marketed, over 3 million prescriptions have been filled. The FDA requested that Abbott withdraw the drug after a study conducted by SCOUT (the Sibutramine Cardiovascular Outcomes Trial) showed that the Meridia using patients in a trial demonstrated a substantial increase in the risk of serious heart … [Read more...]
Fort Bragg Investigation Into Infant Deaths Far From Over
November 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Despite the Fayetteville Observer 's report that officials at Fort Bragg have concluded their Chinese Drywall investigation and deemed the housing safe, at least one expert says he is not convinced. Fort Bragg officials began their investigation after residents complained of possible toxic chemicals in the Fort Bragg residences, further questioning what caused ten infant sudden deaths from 2007 to 2009. The Army Criminal Investigation Command and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) have been called in to conduct a separate, … [Read more...]
Four Loko Alcholic Energy Drink Leads to Hospital
November 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Nine freshmen at Central Washington University were hospitalized after attending an off campus party on October 8. The incident led college officials to ban the product from campus and prompted the Washington State Attorney General to call for the ban of the product. The students became violently ill and passed out after consuming Four Loko, an alcoholic beverage containing twelve percent alcohol and caffeine. According to one report, consuming three of these drinks is equivalent to 18 beers. Sources state that the blood alcohol content of … [Read more...]
Home Improvement Books Recalled Due to Faulty Wiring Instructions
November 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall of 17 home improvement books published by Oxmoor House, Inc. due to faulty wiring instructions and shock and fire hazards to consumers. The books are no longer in print, however, approximately 540,000 were sold from 1955 through December 2005. If you have are in possession of one of the books, contact Oxmoor House, Inc. toll-free at (866) 696-7602 or visit the website at www.sunsetrecall.com. The publisher is granting full refunds for the books. Below is a list of the books … [Read more...]
Holiday Season Brings Joy, Toys, and Potential Danger
October 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
With the holidays approaching, many kids will begin making their lists for Santa Claus. Among the many items are sure to be some of the hottest toys for the holidays. Parents of young children should be aware, however, of the heightened danger associated with unsafe toys. In 2007 and 2008, 45 million toys were recalled in the United States. Three major areas of concerns regarding toy hazards are choking hazards, excessively loud toys and toys containing toxic chemicals such as lead and phthalates. Choking Hazards The most dangerous … [Read more...]
DePuy ASR Hip System, Hip Implant Recall
October 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
On August 30, 2010, I posted an article titled "Johnson and Johnson Hip Implant Failure Rate Prompts Recall." This article discussed Johnson and Johnson"s recall of the DePuy ASR Hip System, also known as the ASR XL Acetabular System. People with the ASR XL Acetabular hip replacement implant have experienced problems such as swelling, pain, and difficulty walking. The device can generate metal debris or particles which dislodge from the implant and travel into the bloodstream of unsuspecting patients. The failure rate of the ASR XL Acetabular … [Read more...]
Accutane Class Action Lawsuit
September 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
South Carolina Accutane Lawyers The Strom Law Firm, LLC is pursuing justice on behalf of Accutane victims in South Carolina and across the United States. Providing Clear Skin at a Hefty Price Accutane, manufactured by Roche Pharmaceuticals for the treatment of severe and nonresponsive forms of acne, was prescribed to a reported 5 millions patients in the United States for the treatment of acne, primarily cystic acne. Accutane was marketed from June 1982 until June 2009, when Roche ceased production citing stiff competition from … [Read more...]
Johnson and Johnson Hip Implant Failure Rate Prompts Recall
August 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
ASR XL Acetabular System Recalled For Its Excessive Failure Rate In the midst of an onslought of recalls by Johnson and Johnson, and a mere two days after the FDA issued a warning letter in which the FDA advised DePuy that two of its product are misbranded, DePuy Orthopaedics, a Johnson and Johnson company, announced a recall for the ASR XL Acetabular hip replacement system. As reported in the Wall Street Journal, the failure rate of the ASR XL is 13% compared to the average 5% failure rate. The failure rate of the ASR XL Acetabular … [Read more...]
