New warnings issued on hip resurfacing procedures
A recent study appearing in the online version of The Lancet warns of increased early failure rates for hip resurfacing implants. The study, conducted on behalf of the National Joint Registry for England and Wales, compared data from more 30,000 hip resurfacing procedures from April 2003 to September 2011.
Plaintiffs seek consolidation of state court Stryker hip cases
On September 19, 2012, attorneys representing plaintiffs who have been injured by the Stryker Rejuvenate and ABG II modular hip implant devices filed a petition requesting the State of New Jersey to designate the litigation as “multi-county” litigation.
Fungal meningitis outbreak raises safety concerns over compounding pharmacies
Health officials across the country are investigating an outbreak of fungal meningitis that has resulted in eight deaths. As of Monday, October 8th, there have been 105 reported cases in nine states.
MDL created for Biomet M2a lawsuits
The United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) issued an order on October 2, 2012 transferring eight product liability cases involving the Biomet M2a metal-on-metal hip replacement system for consolidated proceedings.
FDA warns of the risks of online pharmacies
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a website warning the public about the dangers of online pharmacies. The site also shows users how to determine if an online pharmacy is safe. For more information, visit www.FDA.gov/BeSafeRx
TxDOT: Deaths Increasing on Texas Roadways
According to TxDot, 2,058 people have been killed on Texas roadways this year. At the current rate, 2012 will surpass 2011 for total number of deaths on Texas roadways. Click Here to read the complete article.
American Academy of Pediatrics Advises Against Recreational Trampoline Use
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued new guidelines cautioning parents against home trampoline use. Click here to read the full report.
Plan for 85 MPH Road Draws Safety, Fairness Concerns
On September 12, 2012, the Texas Tribune published an article regarding the Texas Transportation Commission’s recent approval of the highest speed limit in the country.
September 16-22 is Child Passenger Safety Week.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) car crashes are the number one killer of children 1 to 12 years old in the United States. The best way to protect them in the car is to put them in the right seat, at the right time, and use it the right way. Visit http://www.nhtsa.gov/Safety/CPS […]
John David Hart to speak at HarrisMartin MDL Conference
John David Hart will be speaking at HarrisMartin’s MDL Conference: Biomet and Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Litigation on September 19, 2012 in New York. Click Here for more information.