Amazing Advancement for Paralysis Patient
Five years ago, Ian Burkhart did something many of us have done: he dove into a wave at the beach. Tragically, he hit the ocean floor and broke his neck, losing all feeling from the chest down. On Wednesday, doctors announced that Burkhart was able to control his right hand and fingers using a technology known as limb reanimation.
FDA Orders Black Box Warning for Essure Contraceptive
Essure is a permanent, implantable, birth control device for women, and was given approval back in 2002. Since that time, thousands of complaints have been submitted to the FDA. In September of 2015, the FDA held a hearing allowing stakeholders and other interested parties to testify before the September Advisory Committee. The FDA decided to take the following actions …
“SUBSTANCE IMPAIRMENT IN TRANSPORTATION” REMAINS ISSUE ON NTSB “MOST WANTED LIST”
The National Transportation Safety Board (“NTSB”) released its 2015 “Most Wanted List” of transportation safety improvements during the 94th annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board in Washington, D.C. The list represents the organization’s top advocacy priorities, designed to increase awareness and support for “the most critical changes needed to reduce transportation accidents and save lives.” Six issues return to the 2015 list from 2014, including “end[ing] substance impairment in transportation.”
“DEADLY DISTRACTIONS” RETURN AS ISSUE ON NTSB’S 2015 “MOST WANTED LIST”
On January 13, 2015, the National Transportation Safety Board (“NTSB”) released its 2015 “Most Wanted List” of transportation safety improvements during the 94th annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board in Washington, D.C. The list featured six returning issues from 2014, including “disconnect[ing] from deadly distractions.”
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD RELEASES 2015 “MOST WANTED LIST” OF TRANSPORTATION SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
On January 13, 2015, the National Transportation Safety Board (“NTSB”) unveiled its 2015 “Most Wanted List” of transportation safety improvements during the 94th annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board in Washington, D.C.
BRAKE VIOLATIONS INCREASE IN 2014
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) announced this week the 2014 “Brake Safety Week” inspection results for North American commercial vehicles.
PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIA BREATHING CIRCUITS RECALLED
On October 7, 2014, Teleflex Medical recalled their Hudson RCI pediatric breathing circuits because the ends of the devices may crack or break before or during use.
LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST STRYKER/HOWMEDICA REGARDING CERVICORE IMPLANT
The law firm of Zoll, Kranz & Borgess, LLC, recently filed suit on behalf of fourteen plaintiffs against Howmedica Osteonics Corp. d/b/a Stryker Spine alleging injuries caused by the trial device, CerviCore.
LARGE AMOUNT OF TRAMPOLINE INJURIES REPORTED IN U.S.
On April 29, 2014, the Huffington Post published an article regarding the significant amount of trampoline injuries sustained by Americans from 2002 to 2011.
LOCAL TRUCKING COMPANY SHUT DOWN AS IMMINENT HAZARD
On April 1, 2014, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) revoked the operating authority registration and suspended the U.S. Department of Transportation number registration for a local trucking company.