When a patient receives a life-saving kidney transplant, they rely on immunosuppressive medications like tacrolimus to prevent their body from rejecting the organ. These drugs are not optional—they are critical. But what happens when the very drug meant to protect a transplant patient may have contributed to the failure of…
As product liability attorneys, we recognize the critical importance of timely adverse event reporting by medical device manufacturers. Such reporting is not only a regulatory obligation but also a fundamental aspect of patient safety and corporate accountability. Delayed reporting can have significant legal ramifications, including: Regulatory Non-Compliance: Manufacturers are mandated…
In a pivotal decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned the Chevron deference doctrine, fundamentally altering the landscape of federal agency authority. This 6-3 ruling in the case of Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo is set to have far-reaching consequences across various sectors, including personal injury law. Understanding Chevron Deference…
The situation involving Philips and its decision to halt the sale of new sleep therapy and respiratory care devices in the U.S., as part of a consent decree with the FDA, raises serious concerns from a product liability perspective. This move, necessitated by significant quality issues that led to a…
Tesla, the electric vehicle pioneer, is recalling more than 2 million vehicles in the United States. This recall comes after a thorough investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that Tesla’s Autopilot safety system was “not sufficient to prevent driver misuse.” The recall affects a wide range…
The Food and Drug Administration’s recent focus on the potential quality issues of plastic syringes manufactured in China has sent ripples through the healthcare and legal communities. As product liability and medical malpractice attorneys, we are closely monitoring this situation, which raises significant concerns about patient safety and the legal…
Medtronic HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) device caused the wrongful death of more than 3,000 people since it was introduced on the market more than 10 years ago. The sale and distribution of the heart pump was stopped in June last year but many patients still have the pump implanted…
More than 150 models of medical devices manufactured by more than 100 manufacturers and equipped with PTC Axeda agent and Axeda Desktop Server have dangerous cybersecurity vulnerabilities that could potentially harm patients. The Axeda agent and Axeda Desktop server sold by PTC are components allowing one or more people to…
A recent study found that strong magnets in some electronic devices can interfere with the good functioning of pacemakers and result in potential injury or death for the wearer. “If you carry a portable electronic device close to your chest and have a history of tachycardia (rapid heartbeat) with an…
More and more children are getting injured after ingesting cannabis products that are being packaged in multicolor packaging and look like children treats. Hospitals are seeing an increase in young children getting poisoned after inadvertently ingesting THC edible products. Most cannabis edible products look like regular children treats such as…
