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…

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….

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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…

You can find eye care products all across the country. However, infections from using them have led to severe complications, including the loss of sight and even death. Thousands of people have used these products. Or could still be using these products. Investigations are continuing. Since the first reports of infection, thousands of these products…

Knee Replacement Overview Knee replacement surgery is performed to alleviate pain and restore function in a damaged knee. During the procedure, a surgeon removes a damaged or diseased knee joint and puts an artificial implant in its place. Another name for knee replacement surgery is total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Knee replacement is often an inpatient…

How Weitz & Luxenberg Can Help Weitz & Luxenberg is currently accepting clients who received a first generation Smith & Nephew Journey BCS knee and subsequently needed to undergo a revision, or replacement, surgery or have been advised by their doctor they need to undergo a revision surgery due to femoral component loosening. We invite…

According to authors of a 2015 study, there were 2.5 million Americans living with hip replacement implants in 2010. This number is expected to continue to rise, with potentially hundreds of thousands of people seeking hip replacement surgery annually. On one hand, the increase in hip replacement surgery seems like good news. The numbers suggest…

What Causes Batteries to Explode? Li-ion batteries have almost twice the energy of other rechargeable batteries. They produce an energy density of up to 160 watt hours per kilogram. (1)  All this power comes from three components: a positively charged cathode of metal oxide; a negatively charged anode of graphite; and a liquid electrolyte, a…

What Are the Main CPAP Side Effects? CPAP stands for continuous positive airway pressure. Doctors may prescribe these devices to treat sleep apnea disorders. However, some brands and models may be dangerous if defective. Possible side effects include lung cancer, sarcoidosis, recurrent pneumonitis, severe new or worsened asthma, and COPD/respiratory disease. What Is Lung Cancer?…