Summary and Breakdown of BioZorb Medical Device Lawsuit More than 80 patients across the country have filed lawsuits against Hologic. All the BioZorb lawsuits are filed for the following reasons: The device didn't dissolve as quickly as expected Some experienced ongoing pain Others developed complications requiring additional procedures Many were left with visible or...

The Bard PowerPort was designed to improve the lives of patients who receive frequent intravenous treatments. This device facilitates access to a patient’s bloodstream so that healthcare providers can easily administer medicines and collect blood samples. However, reports of failures have surfaced among Bard PowerPort patients, with some people experiencing serious complications due to...

Medical devices are intended to improve health and extend lives. However, not all medical devices function as expected, and some, like the Bard PowerPort, have been reported to cause serious health complications, including deep vein thrombosis. This medical condition may not show symptoms initially, but it can lead to potentially life-threatening complications. What Is...

Talcum powder has been a household staple for decades. Marketed for its ability to absorb moisture and reduce friction, talcum powder can be found in everything from baby powders to adult cosmetics. However, the safety of this common product has come under scrutiny due to alarming research linking it to serious health concerns. Researchers...

Anyone who has filed an insurance claim is familiar with accepted standards of liability in certain situations: When a car is rear-ended, who was in the driver's seat? When a house has fire damage, who left the stovetop on? While matters of individual liability can be more straightforward, larger-scale societal issues are often inextricable...

Canva "Side effects may include…" The rapid-fire list of risks ranging from nausea to death at the end of TV ads for prescription drugs is so commonplace that many Americans tune them out or mute the television. It's easy to forget that, sandwiched in between ads for toys and jewelry, commercials advertising prescription drugs...

For 50 years, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has been working to decrease preventable injuries and deaths related to consumer products. The agency does this by enforcing product standards, assessing possible dangers, and providing oversight for product recalls. Recalls may involve product repairs, replacements, or refunds for products taken off the market. Estey...

Zantac is a popular prescription and over-the-counter medication that is used to treat conditions like heartburn, acid reflux, and gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD). This medication is also sold under the generic ranitidine. However, Zantac manufacturers have recalled the medication due to the presence of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a probable carcinogen. If you developed cancer after...

If you struggle with acid reflux, stomach ulcers, and other unpleasant gastroesophageal conditions, you have probably heard of Zantac. This H2 antagonist is a common prescription and over-the-counter medication that helps regulate stomach acid production. However, recent findings by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) discovered that Zantac and generic ranitidine products may...

For years, many Americans have relied on prescription and over-the-counter ranitidine products to treat acid reflux, stomach ulcers, and other conditions related to the overproduction of stomach acid. Zantac, a name-brand ranitidine medication, was especially popular. In April 202, however, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requested the recall of all Zantac and...