FDA Issues New Safety Warning for Fentanyl Pain Patch

April 30th, 2012
California Pain Patch Attorneys

Transdermal pain patches containing fentanyl have been linked to serious side effects and numerous deaths.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued another safety communication regarding the use and disposal of transdermal fentanyl patches. Read the rest of this entry »

First Lawsuit Filed in Connection With Salmonella-Tainted Tuna Recall

April 27th, 2012
California Food Poisoning Attorney

A California supplier is being sued in connection with tuna tainted with salmonella bacteria.

Two Wisconsin women have reportedly filed a lawsuit against a California fish processor in connection with salmonella-tainted tuna which they say caused them to become dangerously ill. Read the rest of this entry »

Propecia to Get New Side Effects Warning Labels

April 25th, 2012
California Propecia Attorney

Propecia has been linked to a number of serious side effects.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that Propecia, a drug used for treating hair-loss, will get updated warning labels advising users of the potential risk for sexual side effects. Read the rest of this entry »

NuvaRing Lawsuits Raise New Concerns Over Birth Control Safety

April 23rd, 2012
California Birth Control Injury Lawyer

Numerous women have filed injury lawsuits in connection with the NuvaRing birth control device.

The safety of hormone-based birth control continues to generate concern, as Merck acknowledges that it’s facing an estimated 950 lawsuits filed on behalf of women who claim they were injured by the company’s NuvaRing birth control device. The plaintiffs allege that they suffered blood clots and other complications, which echo the thousands of claims filed against Bayer in connection with its Yaz birth control pills. Read the rest of this entry »

FDA Issues Recall for Contaminated Ultrasound Gel

April 20th, 2012
California Product Liability Lawyer

The contaminated ultrasound gel is believed to be carrying two different strains of potentially harmful bacteria.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall of a specific brand of ultrasound gel after it was determined that the gel was contaminated with potentially harmful bacteria. Read the rest of this entry »