Olympus Endoscope Infection Lawsuit: What You Need to Know
Did you or a loved one suffer a severe infection after a medical procedure involving a flexible scope? Olympus Medical Systems, a leading manufacturer of reusable endoscopes, is facing legal actions relating to its devices. Because these scopes have complex internal...
HeartMate Left Ventricular Assist Devices Recall: What You Need to Know
The FDA just announced its most serious recall regarding a pair of heart devices, the HeartMate II and HeartMate 3, manufactured by Thoratec Corp., a subsidiary of Abbott Laboratories. This Class 1 recall follows years of reports of problems with these devices, which...
Artificial Tears Eyedrops Recalled for Bacterial Contamination
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now investigating 68 cases in which individuals have developed severe eye infections after using artificial tears eyedrops. The CDC investigation concerns a drug-resistant strain of bacteria that resulted in...