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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 from clients harmed by the Stryker Cartiva Synthetic Cartilage Implant (SCI). The recalled device is reported to have a “higher-than-expected occurrence rate” of hazards. This includes higher revision and removal rates. Available in the U.S. since 2016, the device is used to treat big toe arthritis. If you or…
IMPORTANT UPDATE 2/5/2026: The FDA sent a Warning Letter to Abbott Diabetes Care on January 23. After visiting the manufacturing site at Abbott’s diabetes care division in Alameda, California, the FDA found that the actions taken by Abbott to remedy the reasons for the recall were inadequate in many respects. The FDA stated that “these devices…
Weitz & Luxenberg feels privileged to spread the news: Ellen Relkin received the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Lifetime Achievement Award. As many of us know, there is no one more deserving of this important award, highlighting Ms. Relkin’s achievements throughout her career. As a W&L partner and chair of the firm’s Drug and Medical…
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,…
