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…

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Weitz & Luxenberg is accepting cases for investigation from clients who developed TASS after undergoing cataract surgery and receiving Bausch + Lomb recalled lenses. This recall involves specific models of intraocular lenses. Bausch + Lomb issued a voluntary recall of its enVista Aspire™, enVista Envy™, and certain enVista® Monofocal intraocular lenses (IOL) on April 3,…

Weitz & Luxenberg is accepting clients suffering due to the failure of the Zimmer Biomet CPT Hip System. Many people now face revision surgery after a defective hip replacement. Recent research indicates a risk of post-surgical thigh bone fracture above that of other similarly designed hip systems. Zimmer Biomet issued a voluntary recall of its…

If you are wondering “What kind of cases do personal injury lawyers handle?” read on. Were you injured at the hands of someone else? Or because another person’s actions — or inactions — led to your injury? If so, you may be able to sue for compensation. Introduction Any average person goes about their day….

Weitz & Luxenberg is accepting cases from clients who suffered burns after they, or a loved one, underwent an electrosurgical procedure using Megadyne Mega 2000 or Mega Soft Patient Return Electrodes. Megadyne’s “patient return electrodes are used during monopolar electrosurgery.”   These devices are used during surgeries. If you were badly burnt and injured by this…