F.D.A. Drug Safety Communication: New contraindication and updated warning on kidney impairment for Reclast
On September 1, 2011, the Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A.) updated the Reclast drug label to include a new warning on the increased risk of kidney (renal) failure for patients taking the medication. This update comes after cases of acute renal failure were reported to the F.D.A. as a result of using Reclast.
Investigation Finds Recalls for Replacement Body Parts
On November 17, 2011, CBS 11 News broadcast a news segment regarding the 510(k) rule, a medical device approval process used by the F.D.A. to fast-track products into the market. The news segment focused on the 510(k) process used to approve the DePuy ASR XL hip system, which was recalled by DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. in […]
DePuy ASR MDL Litigation Update
A DePuy ASR MDL status conference was held on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 before the Honorable David Katz, the judge overseeing the federal multidistrict litigation against DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. and Johnson & Johnson regarding the recalled DePuy Orthopaedics ASR hip replacement devices.
F.D.A. Revokes Approval of Avastin for Use as Breast Cancer Drug
On November 18, 2011, the New York Times published an article referencing the F.D.A.’s recent decision to revoke the drug Avastin as a treatment option for breast cancer patients. This decision came after a two-day hearing held in June of this year.
One-fifth of inspected commercial vehicles in Texas deemed unsafe
On November 17, 2011, the Houston Chronicle published an article indicating that one out of five commercial vehicles has been pulled off the road in Texas since the beginning of this year, due to either mechanical problems or safety violations. These commercial vehicles include 18-wheelers and long-haul trucks.
Oil Field Chemical Burn Lawsuit Settled for $450,000
Injured Louisiana woman resolves claim against Frac Tech Services, Ltd. and Frac Tech Services, LLC FORT WORTH, TEXAS—Joyce Burton, from Jackson, Louisiana, has settled a premises liability lawsuit against Frac Tech Services, Ltd. and Frac Tech Services, LLC for $450,000. The lawsuit was filed in Parker County, Texas on behalf of Joyce Burton against Frac […]
All-metal hips’ failure on the rise
On October 4, 2011, NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams broadcast a news segment focusing on the increasing number of failures associated with metal-on-metal hip implants, citing this as one of the largest medical device failures that has ever occurred in the United States. Although advertised as a way to give patients a second chance […]
Concerns about the DePuy ASR and other Metal-on-Metal Hip Devices Continues
Law Offices of John David Hart seeks justice for victims of defective hip implants. FORT WORTH, TEXAS—John David Hart, of the Law Offices of John David Hart, recently filed another DePuy ASR lawsuit seeking recovery for victims of failed hip implant devices. The firm has now filed over sixty cases.
Remedy is Elusive as Metallic Hips Fail at a Fast Rate
On September 30, 2011, the New York Times published an article referencing the increase in the number of patients having defective metal-on-metal hip implants explanted and replaced. The rise in the number of revision surgeries for these types of implants points to an emergent public health concern across the country. This problem is further complicated […]
Metal Hips Failing Fast, Report Says
A recent report issued by the National Joint Registry for England and Wales cites an increase in failure rates of all-metal artificial hip devices, according to a recent article published by the New York Times. The report states that a version of the Johnson & Johnson ASR all-metal hip device sold in Britain has failed […]