Are you among the many people experiencing Medtronic Sprint Fidelis Lead problems? If you have a Medtronic defibrillator with Sprint Fidelis leads, you may have difficulty if the leads, or wires, fracture or break. Please contact us for the latest Medtronic lead lawsuit 2010 update.
Sprint Fidelis Leads
Internal cardioverter defibrillators are used to monitor and regulate the heartbeat of patients who suffer from sudden and life-threatening arrhythmias. The defibrillators are implanted in the patient, and the leads channel from the device to the heart. These leads help the device communicate with (more...)
Some people have encountered serious hernia mesh complications. A hernia mesh is a surgical patch that is sometimes used to repair hernias. Hundreds of thousands of hernia repair operations are performed each year both with and without surgical mesh, and patients generally recover quickly and do well after surgery. Please contact us for the latest Hernia patch lawsuit news.
However, FDA has received reports of complications associated with the hernia mesh. The complications include adverse reactions to the mesh, adhesions (when the loops of the intestines adhere to each other or the mesh), and (more...)
A developing fetus is an incredibly fragile thing. Today’s research and ways of imaging fetuses and testing them in utero have shown us a lot more than we used to know about how a mother’s environment and choices affect her developing child. We know now that alcohol used throughout the pregnancy can cause behavioral problems in toddlers and children. We also know that smoking late in the pregnancy can cause low birth weight and a host of other problems, and even that babies whose mothers didn’t eat well during pregnancy are more likely to struggle with obesity later in life. If your family (more...)
Many patients who have taken Accutane for severe acne treatment have struggled for a long time with the side effects of this medication. Accutane is derived from vitamin A, a vitamin that is essential in the body, but that the medical world has long known to be toxic in large quantities. If you have taken this medication or have suffered from bowel problems, it’s important that you look at the long term side effects that it could produce in your body. Please contact us for the latest Accutane lawsuit 2010 news and information.
Short-Term Accutane Side Effects
The side effects of Accutane in the (more...)
A hernia mesh infection can occur after the mesh is implanted in the body. While an infection can occur during any hernia surgery—with or without a mesh patch—a pattern has developed that shows that one manufacturer’s hernia mesh patches, in particular, are causing these infections. Please contact us for the latest Kugel mesh settlement amounts news.
What manufacturer and what products are causing infections?
The hernia mesh patches that have been associated with infections were manufactured by Davol, Inc. They have been released under the brand names Bard, Composix, and Kugel. These mesh (more...)
Reglan tardive dyskinesia is a drug side effect that involves involuntary movements, mostly in the lower face. Tardive means “delayed” and dyskinesia means “abnormal movement.” Reglan is a drug that has been shown to cause tardive dyskinesia after extended use. If you have developed problems after using this drug please contact us for the latest Reglan lawsuit settlements news. We are currently representing clients throughout the United States.
What is Reglan?
Reglan is an oral medication used to treat diabetic gastroparesis, which is the delayed movement of food from the stomach into the (more...)
Currently there is no national Yaz class action lawsuit and claims are being pursued individually and have been consolidated into what is referred to as “multi-district litigatation”. Yaz and blood clots can cause several dangerous side effects, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism, stroke, and heart attack. Clots (also called thrombi) can form due to the two hormones contained in this birth control pill: estrogen and drospirenone. This latter compound is an artificial progestin that sharply increases the risk of abnormal clotting; Yaz, Yasmin, and Ocella are currently the (more...)
Women using Nuvaring birth control have reported suffering from serious side effects including blood clots. If you are at risk for blood clots in their legs, or deep vein thrombosis (DVT), certain lifestyle changes can help decrease your chances for developing this potentially life-threatening condition. If you have suffered from problems while using this contraceptive please contact us for the latest Nuvaring lawsuit settlements information. Litigation is currently ongoing and currently no settlements have been announced and claims are continuing to be filed.
Deep vein thrombosis occurs typically (more...)
If you have a Medtronic implanted cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), you may be very concerned about the recent recall of the lead wires that are part of the device. If you or a family member has experienced a lead fracture please contact us for the latest Medtronic recall 2010 news. We are currently continuing to file a Medtronic lead lawsuit on behalf of patients.
The defibrillator is a device that is inserted into the chest and helps regulate the heartbeat. Wires that connect the device to the heart are called leads, and one particular set of leads, under the name of Sprint Fidelis, are more (more...)
Yaz Gallbladder Disease: What Is Postcholecystectomy Syndrome?
Currently Ocella, Yasmin and Yaz litigation is ongoing and there haven’t been any Yaz lawsuit settlement amounts to report for women suffering from gallbladder problems. Doctors normally recommend laparoscopic cholecystectomy to resolve Yaz gallbladder disease symptoms. This is a surgical procedure during which your gallbladder’s connections to nearby structures are cut and the organ is removed. Some women have suffered dangerous bile duct injuries, infection, and other problems as a result of undergoing the procedure.
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