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Injuries, Deaths, and IVC Filter Lawsuits Prompt Investigation Companies that manufacture medical devices are required by law to ensure the safety and proper function of their products. However, an investigation has shown that C.R. Bard, Inc.—a medical device manufacturer—may have known about risks that its Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filter posed to patients without taking corrective action. An IVC filter is a small (more...)

Defective medical device used in eye surgery recalled January 8, 2009 The FDA reported that a defective medical device that was used to perform eye surgery has been recalled. Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. recalled its product Healon D due to reports of defective medical device injuries following use of the product during eye surgery. The defective medical device Healon D is an ophthalmic (more...)

HeartMate II product may cause medical device injuries November 6, 2008 Thorteca Corporation has issued a warning regarding the HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist Systems (HM II LVAS) with Catalogue No. 1355 or 102139, due to the risk of defective medical device injuries. The device’s percutaneous lead which connects the device to the systems controller could wear overtime and cause interruption in the (more...)

KFC recalls dessert due to potential defective product injury to allergy sufferers April 24, 2008 The FDA reported that Kentucky Fried Chicken has recalled one its desserts due to mislabeling and the risk for defective product injury to patients who suffer from food allergies. KFC’s Double Chocolate Chip Cakes have been nationally recalled for potential defective product injuries because the product may contain amounts of egg, wheat, (more...)