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Bard G2 IVC Filter Also Unsafe – NBC News Follow-up Report

by Marilyn McGoldrick, Esq. | Jan 5, 2016

In a follow-up to its September report on 27 deaths associated with the C.R. Bard “Recovery” IVC blood clot filter, NBC News reports that Bard knew that its G2 Series IVC filters — intended to replace the company’s Recovery filter — also “had similar and potentially fatal flaws soon after it was put on the market.” NBC obtained internal Bard records showing that Bard was concerned about reported failures of the G2 Series filters just four months after they were approved by the FDA.

Vaping Liquid Safety: Ingestion Danger to Children

by Leah McMorris | Dec 30, 2015

By Leah M. McMorris and Evan R. Hoffman Calls to poison control centers regarding e-cigarette and vaping liquids have risen dramatically over the past four years. In 2013, over 1,000 calls linked to liquid nicotine exposure were reported in the United States. In 2014,...

$12.5 Million Transvaginal Mesh Verdict Against J&J

by Marilyn McGoldrick, Esq. | Dec 23, 2015

An Indiana woman was awarded $12.5 million dollars against Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon unit in damages for the injuries she suffered from their ProLift transvaginal mesh implant. The Court of Common Pleas jury awarded $5.5 million dollars in compensatory damages and added $7 million dollars in punitive damages to punish Johnson & Johnson for recklessly marketing the device.

Study Links Vape Flavoring to Severe Lung Disease

by Leah McMorris | Dec 14, 2015

A study published in Environmental Health Perspectives found the presence of diacetyl, a buttery-tasting flavoring chemical linked to lung disease, in more than 75 percent of flavored electronic cigarette and refill liquids tested. Many of the tested flavors containing diacetyl were also found to contain two additional chemicals designated by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association as respiratory hazards in the workplace. Diacetyl first became infamous in the early 2000s, when workers in microwave popcorn processing facilities were diagnosed with a serious obstructive lung disease known as bronchiolitis obliterans.

$11 Million Verdict in First Wright Conserve Hip Implant Trial

by Marilyn McGoldrick, Esq. | Dec 7, 2015

A federal jury in Georgia awarded $11 million to plaintiff Robyn Christiansen in the first Wright Conserve metal-on-metal hip implant bellwether trial. After a two-week trial and three days of deliberations, the jury ruled that the Conserve hip implant was defectively designed and unreasonably dangerous, and that manufacturer Wright Medical had mislead the plaintiff as to the product’s safety.

Boston Scientific Recalls Cardiology Guidewire After Patient Death

by Marilyn McGoldrick, Esq. | Dec 3, 2015

Boston Scientific has recalled the RotaWire Elite Guidewire and wireClip Torquer Guidewire components of its Rotablator Rotational Atherectomy System. The company received three reports of wires fracturing, one during preparation of the device, and two during actual surgeries. The fractures during surgery resulted in migration of the wire, puncturing the pericardium surrounding the heart. One patient died during surgery to remove the broken wire.

Michael Thornton Named Boston’s 2016 Class Action Lawyer of the Year

by Michael A. Lesser | Dec 1, 2015

By: Michael A. Lesser, Esq. Published on December 1, 2015 Thornton Law Firm LLP is pleased to announce that Michael P. Thornton has been recognized by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® as the 2016 "Lawyer of the Year" for Class Actions/Plaintiffs in Boston. Nationally...

Duodenoscopes and Superbug Infections Scrutinized by FDA

by Marilyn McGoldrick, Esq. | Oct 8, 2015

Antibiotic-resistant superbug infections caused by duodendoscopes have become more and more common. In an effort to prevent future infections, the FDA has ordered the three manufacturers of duodenoscopes to perform postmarket surveillance on how the devices are being cleaned and sterilized (reprocessed) in clinical settings.

NBC News Investigates 27 Deaths Associated With Bard Blood Clot Filter

by Marilyn McGoldrick, Esq. | Sep 9, 2015

By: Marilyn McGoldrick, Esq. Published on September 9, 2015 NBC News has released the results of a year-long investigation into medical device manufacturer C.R. Bard and their "Recovery" blood clot filter. Part 1 of their report details the defects in the...

FDA Warns Invokana May Lead To Ketoacidosis

by Marilyn McGoldrick, Esq. | Aug 19, 2015

By: Marilyn McGoldrick, Esq. The Food and Drug Administration recently issued a Drug Safety Communication warning doctors and patients that taking the new class of diabetes drugs known as SGLT2 inhibitors — including Invokana — may lead to high levels of blood acids...

$9.2 Million Hip Implant Verdict Against Zimmer

by Marilyn McGoldrick, Esq. | Jul 28, 2015

By: Marilyn McGoldrick, Esq. UPDATE: The trial judge later granted a remittitur to Zimmer, ruling that the jury verdict was excessive. The plaintiff declined the trial judge's remittitur award of $828,153 and elected to appeal. In 2018 a California appeals...

Lawyers Have Heart 5K Road Race and Summer Celebration 2015

by Michael A. Lesser | Jul 1, 2015

By: Michael A. Lesser, Esq. Tuesday June 30th was the ninth "Lawyers Have Heart" Road Race and Summer Celebration at the Blue Hills Bank Pavilion in Boston. The annual event benefits the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association, raising money to...

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