Judge Overrules Biomet’s Preemption Claims
On August 21, 2013, Judge Robert L. Miller, Jr., the Judge presiding over the consolidated litigation in federal court regarding the Biomet M2a Magnum, rejected Biomet’s preemption argument to obtain dismissal of a lawsuit filed by Leslie and Allison Caccia.
FDA Requires Packaging Changes to Fentanyl Patches
The FDA issued a Safety Alert requiring all manufacturers of Fentanyl patches, brand name Duragesic, to change the packaging to make the name and strength of the patches more visible. This Safety Alert comes after the FDA has received reports of deaths from accidental exposure to fentanyl patches.
Oil & Gas Boom in Karnes County, Texas Leads to Increase in Drilling Rig Injuries and Truck Crash Fatalities
Summary Recent events in Karnes County, Texas point to a growing concern with the effect of the oil and gas field industry on the safety of workers and residents in this south Texas county. While the oil field boom has benefited the Karnes County economy, it has brought a noticeable increase in the number of […]
Stryker ShapeMatch Technology Differs from Traditional Templating Concepts
According to an article written by Tilman Calliess and Henning Windhagen, “Kinematic Alignment in Total Knee Arthroplasty with Stryker Shapematch Technology”, published by Springer Link, the Stryker ShapeMatch technology differs fundamentally from other templating concepts with respect to the alignment philosophy of the implant and the soft tissue management.
Call for Hip and Knee Device Warranties
Consumer Reports published an article in September 2013 calling for medical device manufacturers to provide warranties for hip and knee implant devices. As the byline states, “Paying to replace a defective device isn’t a cost for you to bear”. Surprisingly, these devices now do not usually have warranties.
“Highway transportation incidents are the leading cause of occupational fatalities in the United States”
On August 23, 2013, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a report on occupational fatalities and age in the United States, analyzing Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) data from 2003 to 2010.
DePuy ASR Bellwether Trial Continued
The first DePuy ASR bellwether trial was scheduled to begin on September 9th in the consolidated federal multi-district litigation (“MDL”) before Judge David Katz in Toledo, Ohio. The trial was adjourned for two weeks and reset on September 24, 2013. Judge Katz issued an Order last Friday to set aside the September 24, 2013 trial […]
Series of DePuy ASR Cases Set for Trial This Year in the United States
There are approximately 11,500 DePuy ASR cases pending in the United States in various state and federal courts. A series of DePuy ASR trials are scheduled in the fall of 2013. The first is a bellwether trial scheduled in the federal consolidated multi-district litigation (“MDL”) before Judge David Katz in Toledo, Ohio. Bellwether actually means […]
Recalled DePuy ASR Class Action Lawsuit Certified in Canada
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently certified a class action lawsuit brought by Canadian citizens who were allegedly injured as a result of the recalled DePuy ASR hip system. Justice Edward Belobaba approved three issues for certification in his August, 27, 2013 opinion – whether the DePuy ASR implants are defective, whether the manufacturers […]
“DePuy Recalls Knee Component – LPS Diaphyseal Sleeve”
End-Stage Revision Knee Device Recalled DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. recalled its LPS Diaphyseal Sleeve which is used in the DePuy LPS Limb Preservation System. This medical product is an end-stage revision knee device that allows surgeons to reconstruct severe soft tissue and bone defects. This knee revision device consists of several components. The recalled component is […]