According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office, sales for 102 medical device companies in the United States increased 43% between 2005 and 2014. Those numbers may give medical device manufacturers a reason to cheer.  A good profit margin always boosts the morale of CEOs. However, if you have been injured by a medical device, someone…

Weitz & Luxenberg associate attorney EricaRae Garcia has written “Get Prepped for DMEs,” appearing in the May 2022 issue of Trial. The magazine is published by the American Association for Justice (AAJ). In her article, Ms. Garcia offers guidance on the complexity of addressing defense medical examinations (DMEs). These exams are sometimes given the misnomer…

What Are Philips CPAP and BiPAP Devices Used For? “A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine is the most commonly prescribed device for treating sleep apnea disorders.” Basically, these devices send a steady flow of oxygen into your mouth and nose while you are sleeping. The devices keep your airways open and help you breathe….

UPDATE 3/8/2024: Read the most current information about this litigation.  Philips announced a voluntary recall of some of its sleep and respiratory care devices in mid-June. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall was issued for multiple devices, based on the risk of injury. The FDA has not classified this recall. However, on…

The Department of Justice of the United States has settled for $9.1 million with manufacturer 3M Company to recover damages for allegedly defective combat earplugs that 3M sold to the U.S. military for over a decade, without any admission of liability by 3M. The lawsuit and settlement allege 3M knew the earplugs were defective even…

Weitz & Luxenberg is now accepting cases of individuals who were injured or required hospitalization because of a malfunctioning EpiPen. Cases from families who have lost a loved one due to EpiPen failure are also encouraged to reach out to us. EpiPens, and the smaller EpiPen Jr, are used to control severe, life-threatening allergic reactions….

Weitz & Luxenberg has launched an investigation of a device that may spread cancer in some surgical patients. Laparoscopic power morcellators, electric tools inserted into the abdomen to remove uterine fibroids and perform hysterectomies, appear to be spreading concealed sarcomas. A set of spinning blades used to cut tissue can accidentally stir up tumor cells,…

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What Are Abbott ASDS Catheters Used For? The Abbott Amplatzer Steerable Delivery Sheath (ASDS) is a cardiac catheter. It is used during certain types of medical heart procedures. This product lets “catheter-based devices to be introduced into the chambers of the heart.” (1) (2) What Abbott Catheter Products Are Recalled? Abbott has recalled its Amplatzer Steerable…