Posts tagged defective

• Are Metal On Metal Hip Joints Dangerous?

  Jackie Fedeli | February 15, 2012 12:01 PM | 1 CommentPhoenix, AZ Category: Medical Devices & Implants
  

  On July 24, 2008, Zimmer Holdings issued a recall of their Total Hip Replacement system with Zimmer Durom Cup Hip Socket Implant. This was just the beginning of a rash of prosthetic metal on...

• Quality Control for Santa Claus

  Jackie Fedeli | December 12, 2011 4:07 PM | 0 CommentsPhoenix, AZ Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  This year, the hardest part of my holiday shopping list was ginding a gift for a three- year- old boy. Although gift cards are the way to go these days for tweens and older children, we all know...

• How do I know if my injuries were caused by a defective hernia mesh?

  Adrianne Walvoord | February 04, 2011 9:35 AM | 0 CommentsPhoenix, AZ Category: Medical Devices & Implants
  

  As described in my last blog, hernia repair surgeries are one of the most common surgeries performed in the United States. There are dozens of products on the market used to repair hernias. It is...

• How do I know if I have a hernia mesh lawsuit?

  Adrianne Walvoord | January 27, 2011 10:00 AM | 0 CommentsPhoenix, AZ Category: Medical Devices & Implants
  

  Hernia repair surgeries are one of the most common surgeries performed in the United States, in fact every year approximately a half million surgical repairs are performed. If you had a product...

• FDA Warns of Salmonella Risk in Cantaloupes

  Jenny Albano | March 22, 2008 2:38 PM | 0 CommentsPhoenix, AZ Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  The FDA has put an import alert on cantaloupes from Agropecuaria Montelibano, a Honduran grower and packer, because the fruit may be associated with a Salmonella Litchfield outbreak in the United States and Canada. Cantaloupes shipped to the United States from this company are to be detained. Also, grocers and food providers are to remove the cantaloupes from this company from their...

• Domega International Ltd. Recalls Zebra Brand Sweetened Lotus Root Seed and Zebra Brand Sweetened Coconut

  Jenny Albano | January 27, 2008 8:18 PM | 0 CommentsTucson, AZ Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Domega international Ltd., in conjunction with the FDA, is recalling Zebra brand sweetened lotus root seed and Zebra brand sweetened coconut because it contains undeclared sulfites. People who are sensitive to sulfites may risk serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume these products.The recalled Zebra brand sweetened lotus root seed is sold in 6 oz. un-coded plastic bags and is a...

• FDA Sued for Stronger Warnings on Certain Antibiotics

  Jenny Albano | January 06, 2008 12:36 AM | 0 CommentsPhoenix, AZ Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  On Thursday, December 3, a consumer group called Public Citizen sued the FDA, saying that the agency has ignored pleas for stronger warnings on antibiotics that can cause tendon injuries.The labels on drugs such as Cipro and Levaquin, drugs in the fluoroquinolone family of antibiotics, do have warnings for tendon injuries, but they are listed among many other side effects are not emphasized. ...

• Collins International Co. Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Sold at Menards Retail Stores

  Jenny Albano | December 06, 2007 3:20 PM | 0 CommentsPhoenix, AZ Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Collins International Co., in conjunction with the CPSC, is recalling about 20,000 oscillating ceramic heaters because the heaters can overheat, smoke, or may ignite which poses a fire hazard to consumers.This recall involves 1500 watt oscillating ceramic heaters model EB38005. The heater has a white plastic housing with the name "Heat-Wave" in black on its top. A label on the bottom of the...

• More Thomas & Friends Toys Recalled for Excessive Levels of Lead

  Chrissie Cole | September 26, 2007 9:06 PM | 0 CommentsTucson, AZ Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), RC2 Corp. announced a second voluntary toy recall of Thomas & Friends Wood Railroad Toys due to excessive levels of lead.The latest toy recall includes approximately 200,000 toys. In June, 1.5 million Thomas & Friends toys recalled for the same reason, excessive levels of lead in the paint.The latest recall includes five...

• Chrysler Recalls Jeep Commanders and Dodge Nitros for Brake Problem

  Chrissie Cole | September 15, 2007 5:06 PM | 0 CommentsTucson, AZ Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Chrysler announced an automobile recall of about 300,000 trucks due to a delay in braking when drivers step on the brake pedal.Chrysler Dealers will be reprogramming the control module on the antilock brake systems of 2007 Jeep Wranglers and Dodge Nitros and 2006-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokees and Commanders free of charge.The company has received one report of a crash, with no reported injuries.The...