Defective & Dangerous Products

• More Hernia Repair Patches May Be Defective

  Jean Martin | January 25, 2008 4:02 PM | 0 CommentsWilmington, NC

  Many patients who had experienced abdominal pain, constipation, bowel obstructions and bowel adhesions after hernia repair surgery contacted a lawyer to determine their legal rights only to be told that they did not have a case because the specific mesh patch used in their surgery was not subject to a recall. We at Shipman & Wright, LLP knew that the defect in the patches had to go beyond any...

• Wrongful Death Suit Filed Over Ketek

  David Lowe | January 25, 2008 11:28 AM | 0 CommentsMilwaukee, WI

  A lawsuit was filed this week against the makers of Ketek on behalf of the widow of Otto J. Laven, a Milwaukee man who died of respiratory arrest shortly after taking the antibiotic for treatment of his bronchitis. The suit, filed in the Milwaukee County Circuit Court, alleges that Ketek (also known as "Telithromycin") was defective and unreasonably dangerous for use by patients with a...

• Seoul Shik Poom Recalls Frozen Salted and Dried Yellow Croaker

  Jenny Albano | January 24, 2008 10:05 PM | 0 CommentsJersey City, NJ

  Seoul Shik Poom, Inc., in conjunction with the FDA, is recalling Frozen Salted and/or Dried Yellow Croaker because it may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, which is a bacteria that can cause sever illness or even death.The following products are being recalled:Item # Description Weight (lbs) -BG1103 Bupsungpo) Fz. Salted Yellow Croaker (bag) 2.2Lbs-BG1121B Polar) Fz. Dried Yellow...

• Ortho Evra Label Changed To Reflect Increased Risk Of Blood Clots

  Jean Martin | January 24, 2008 1:40 PM | 0 CommentsWilmington, NC

  Yesterday the FDA approved changes to the Ortho Evra label that includes the results of a new epidemiology study that found that users of the Ortho Evra birth control patch were at higher risk of developing serious blood clots as compared to women who take birth control pills. This latest study, conducted on behalf of Ortho Evra manufacturer Johnson & Johnson, reiterates findings of two studies...

• Over-The-Counter Cold Medicines Potentially Not Safe For Infants And Toddlers

  Bryan Slaughter | January 24, 2008 11:33 AM | 0 CommentsCharlottesville, VA

  A tip for parents of young children (like me). The government has declared parents should not give sniffling infants or toddlers over-the-counter cough and cold medications because they are not safe for children that small. Not only are the drugs dangerous, they have not even been proven to help children under the age of two. Health groups confirm that small doses usually are not harmful to an...

• Stryker Recalls Defective Hips

  Joe Saunders | January 24, 2008 10:43 AM | 0 CommentsPinellas, FL

  A week after the US FDA issued an 11 page warning letter to Stryker Co. about complaints the firm received from January of 2005 to mid 2007 involving the Trident PSL and Trident Hemispherical Acetabular Cups used in hip replacement surgery, Stryker has voluntarily but temporarily withdrawn the defective hip device from the market. The warning letter came after the FDA performed a six week...

• Consumer Develops Popcorn Lung

  Jamie G. Goldstein | January 24, 2008 10:40 AM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  Wayne Watson filed a lawsuit against The Kroger Company after developing "popcorn lung." Popcorn lung, which is officially known as bronchiolitis obliterans, has in the past been associated with people who work in plants where popcorn is made. It is caused by inhaling the vapors from the popcorn flavoring.The disease has also been linked to flavoring in baked goods and candy, but has only...

• Botulism Canned Bean Recall Expanded

  Shannon Weidemann | January 24, 2008 10:01 AM | 0 CommentsMontgomery, AL

  A recall for canned beans that may have been contaminated with botulism has been expanded to include larger cans. The recall also was expanded for beans that were canned for the last five years by New Era Canning Company. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that New Era is expanding its product recall to include large, industrial-size cans of green beans, Mexican-style chili beans,...

• Toy Construction Set Recalled Over Magnet Hazard

  Shannon Weidemann | January 24, 2008 9:55 AM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  A construction set meant for children three and up has been recalled due to the possibility of magnets in the toy falling out and becoming ingested. The recalled toy is the Battat Magnabild Magnetic Building Systems. The product was sold in stores around the country for a retail price around $30. This recall involves the 293-piece (item number BB1502H) and the 180-piece (item number BB1431H)...

• Harry and David is Recalling Their Giant Cashews Because of Undeclared Peanuts and Other Nuts

  Jenny Albano | January 23, 2008 9:33 PM | 0 CommentsWichita, KS

  Harry and David, in conjunction with the FDA, is recalling around 2130 boxes of their 4.oz Harry and David Giant Cashews because because they may contain mixed nuts. Consumers who have an allergy to these nuts (peanuts, almonds, pecans and/or Brazil nuts) may have a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.Harry and David is recalling all 4 oz. boxes of Giant...