Senator Calls for Action Against Philips Respironics U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal recently expanded his call to action against Philips Respironics. He sent a letter to Federal regulators demanding aggressive enforcement against the company due to it not warning the public about a dangerous defect in its breathing machines. He sent a letter to U.S. Food […]
Exactech Knee and Ankle Recall
Exactech Knee and Ankle Recall Exactech knee and ankle polyethylene inserts were recently recalled. People who have had these implants inserted into their body need to speak to their doctors to see if they need surgery. The knee replacements are being recalled because one of the packaging layers for a plastic component allowed air to […]
Philips CPAP and BiPAP Machines Have Been Recalled
Philips CPAP and BiPAP Machines Have Been Recalled Certain Philips Respironics, BiPAP, and CPAP machines have been recalled. The sound dampening foam that is made from polyester based polyurethane can break down and enter the devices’ air pathway. Either black debris or chemicals released in the air can be inhaled or swallowed by the user. […]
Who is Liable for Patient Injury Due to Medical Errors?
Who is Liable for Patient Injury Due to Medical Errors? Injury due to medical errors or malpractice causes an estimated 250,000 deaths annually. Only deaths from cancer and heart disease have higher rates, according to a study from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. What recourse do you have if you are injured due to […]
Victim of Surgical Mistakes and Errors?
Victim of Surgical Mistakes and Errors? Life can become problematic in so many ways when a medical procedure goes wrong. There can be red tape with insurance companies, medical centers, or hospitals to try to get your medical claim heard. Matters get complicated when legal authorities enter the mix. When you believe a doctor or […]
Dr. Duntsch: Why Accountability for Poor Medical Care Matters
Dr. Duntsch: Why Accountability for Poor Medical Care Matters Imagine putting a lot of faith into a surgeon to then become irreparably injured because of the surgeon’s poor skills. Many people and their families unfortunately know what this is like because of Cristopher Duntsch. He told prospective patients that he was the best surgeon and […]
Cancer Risk from Zantac: You Could be at Risk
Cancer Risk from Zantac: You Could be at Risk The heartburn drug Zantac has been found to be carcinogenic. It was recalled by the FDA because it contains the ingredient Ranitidine, which breaks down and turns into N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). NDMA increases in the drug over time and after it is exposed to higher temperatures. It […]
What is Medical Negligence?
What is Medical Negligence? In the U.S., medical negligence is the third leading cause of death, according to The Journal of the American Medical Association. When a patient is injured because of neglect or substandard care by a medical professional, they might have legitimate grounds to sue for medical negligence. What is considered medical […]
Injuries from Surgical Mesh Failures
Injuries from Surgical Mesh Failures When patients go in for surgery, the worst they should expect is to manage pain while they heal. This does not always happen though when certain medical devices are used in the surgical treatment of patients. Medical devices like hernia mesh can cause serious problems if they are used and […]
Zantac Recalled Because of Cancer Risk
The heartburn drug Zantac has been found to contain a dangerous carcinogen. People need to stop taking the drug and find an alternative for their own safety. The FDA recently called for Zantac to be removed from store shelves. All drugs containing the main ingredient ranitidine also need to be removed. This was the result of finding that ranitidine […]