FDA Reveals Over 6 Million Previously Hidden Medical Device Adverse Event Reports
For about 20 years, the FDA has allowed some medical device manufacturers to shield reports of problems with their devices from the public eye. This…
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Editorial Highlights Other Health Risks Associated with Roundup
Manufacturer Monsanto and parent company Bayer are currently facing thousands of lawsuits filed by plaintiffs who claim to have developed non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma after using the…
Health Canada Bans Allergan Textured Breast Implants
In May 2019, the FDA warned doctors and patients about potential problems linked to textured breast implants. Amy Abernethy, FDA Principal Deputy Commissioner, and Jeff…
Following Ban on Transvaginal Mesh Devices, Panel Discusses Hernia Mesh Safety
On April 16, 2019, the FDA ordered all manufacturers of transvaginal mesh devices to stop selling and distributing their products in the U.S. immediately. This…
After Third Roundup Trial Verdict, Will Bayer Consider Settlements?
In May 2019, a California jury handed down a $2 billion verdict in the third Roundup trial to result in a plaintiffs’ verdict. The couple…
FDA Ends “Hidden Reporting” Program for Medical Devices
When something goes wrong with a medical device, the manufacturer is typically required to report those problems to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These…
FDA Warns of Battery Problems with Medtronic Pacemakers
The FDA recently warned patients and doctors about a potential problem with certain Medtronic pacemakers. The batteries in these pacemakers may drain more quickly than…
Bayer Seeks Dismissal of Roundup Cancer Verdict
Back in August 2018, a California state court jury awarded $289 million in damages to the plaintiff in a Roundup weed killer lawsuit, after which…
FDA Says Allopurinol—not Uloric—Should be First-Line Treatment for Gout
Pharmaceutical company Takeda recently suffered a blow when the FDA determined that their medication, Uloric (febuxostat), should no longer be recommended as a first-line treatment…
California Man Suffers Prolonged Pain After Hernia Repair with Parietex Products
A California man has filed a new hernia mesh lawsuit against manufacturer Covidien, L.P., and Medtronic, Inc. He claims that after being implanted with the…