Dangerous Medical Devices
Da Vinci Stapler Failures: Risks, Recalls, and Patient Safety Concerns
The Hidden Risks of Robotic Surgery: Da Vinci SureForm Stapler Failures Robotic-assisted surgeries have revolutionized medical procedures, offering precision and enhanced control for surgeons. However, no technology is without its risks. Among the challenges facing patients and medical providers are issues with the Da Vinci SureForm Stapler specifically the Da Vinci Xi SureForm staplers. They…
Read MoreExactech Recalls 40,000 Hip Implants
Exactech Recalls Another Dangerous Medical Implant This latest recall of 40,000 hip implant systems comes on the heels of a challenging year for Exactech. In 2021, Exactech recalled thousands of ankle and knee implants because they contained defective parts. Before that, Exactech had problems with their Optetrak knee replacement implants. Now, the recalled hip implants…
Read MoreOptetrak Knee Replacement Lawsuits
Optetrak Knee Replacement Lawsuits Are Being Filed Against Exactech In February 2022, the Optetrak Comprehensive Total Knee System was the subject of a massive recall. At that time, Exactech, Inc. acknowledged that nearly 150,000 of its Optetrak knee replacement devices were prone to premature degradation because of a defective packaging issue. The premature degradation could…
Read MoreExactech Knee Replacement Recall
Exactech Recalls Defective Knee Replacement Systems There has been a massive recall of Exactech knee replacement systems. More than 140,000 of these systems contain defective parts that can cause the medical implants to fail and result in the need for corrective surgery. Exactech sent a recall notice to surgeons across the US on February 7,…
Read MoreFederal Judicial Panel Centralizes Recalled CPAP Litigation
Federal Judicial Panel Centralizes Philips CPAP Recall Lawsuits The U.S. JPML (Judicial Panel On Multidistrict Litigation) has decided to consolidate the multiple Philips CPAP lawsuits and BiPAP lawsuits that have been filed in federal courts across the nation. After hearing oral arguments, the JPML has determined that the lawsuits will be centralized in one court…
Read MoreCPAP Recall Lawsuits
Philips CPAP and BIPAP Recall Leads to Lawsuits Philips recalled millions of CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) and BiPAP (Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure) machines because of the potential adverse health effects of their noise-abatement foam. The recall has left many people without replacements or refunds, and some are seeking justice and compensation through lawsuits. Why…
Read MoreUS JPML to Hear Motions Related to Johnson & Johnson and Philips Recalls
The US Judicial Panel On Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) to Hear Motions On Consolidation The United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML; “the Panel”) will soon be considering motions to consolidate in several important cases. The Panel released a Hearing Session Order stating that it will convene on September 30, 2021, in St. Louis to…
Read MoreLawyer Requests Multi-County Litigation in Strattice Hernia Mesh Lawsuits
Multi-County Litigation Requested For Strattice Hernia Mesh Lawsuits On September 9, 2021, Robert Sandoval filed a lawsuit against LifeCell Corporation, Allergan, Inc., and Allergan USA, Inc., alleging he suffered injuries as a result of Strattice Hernia Mesh. The lawsuit alleges that the Strattice Hernia Mesh product his doctor used during his surgery was defectively designed…
Read MorePhilips CPAP Recall Litigation – Motion for MDL
Lawyer Asks Judicial Panel on MDL to Consolidate Philips CPAP Lawsuits In response to the growing number of lawsuits being filed against Philips after they recalled some of their most popular CPAP devices, one Plaintiff’s lawyer has asked the Judicial Panel on Multi-District Litigation (Panel) to consolidate the lawsuits and transfer them to a single…
Read MoreMulti District Litigation Motion Philips CPAP Recall and Cancer Risk Litigation
Lawyer Asks Judicial Panel on MDL to Consolidate Philips CPAP Lawsuits In response to the growing number of lawsuits being filed against Philips after they recalled some of their most popular CPAP devices, one Plaintiff’s lawyer has asked the Judicial Panel on Multi-District Litigation (Panel) to consolidate the lawsuits and transfer them to a single…
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