What Is Maculopathy? Maculopathy is “any pathologic condition or disease of the macula, the small spot in the retina where vision is keenest.” This condition is also called macular retinopathy. Types of maculopathies include: Age-Related Macular Degeneration Age-related macular degeneration is common. In people 50 years and older, this condition is a leading cause of…

Bharati Sharma joined Weitz & Luxenberg in 2021, bringing two decades of experience handling complex plaintiffs’ consumer class action, pharmaceutical and medical device product liability, and class action securities fraud litigation. At Weitz & Luxenberg, Ms. Sharma is handling defective drug and device cases for us. Specifically, her focus is on ovarian cancer caused by…

Ellen Relkin, the practice group chair of Defective Drugs and Devices at Weitz & Luxenberg, is sharing her legal knowledge at two different conferences at the end of June. She is presenting at the 2021 Boardwalk Seminar on Mass Torts, sponsored by the New Jersey Association for Justice (NJAJ). She is also a keynote speaker…

Weitz & Luxenberg is pleased to welcome EricaRae Garcia to our Drug and Medical Device Litigation practice group. Since graduating from law school, where she served as Editor-in-Chief of the University of Dayton Law Review, she has dedicated herself to helping people harmed by defective devices and products, including JUUL e-cigarettes. “I’m thrilled to have…

Personal Injury Is Serious Personal injury has become a significant problem in the United States, with injuries happening every day. A personal injury is any harm done to your body, mind, or emotions; it does not include damage to your property. Data indicates there were over 167,000 preventable deaths and 46.5 million injuries in 2018,…

UPDATE: In August 2022, Exactech sent out notification indicating non-crosslinked liners were also included in an expanded recall. The ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene acetabular liners were packaged in non-conforming vacuum bags. This includes ACUMATCH, MCS, and NOVATION liners and affects implants done since 2004. Exactech Issues Recall In the summer of 2021, the manufacturer issued a…

“Electric scooter injuries increased by more than 45% annually,” according to a study of more than 86,500 individuals. In the five year period examined, there were more than 189,000 e-scooter injuries. (1) People riding an e-scooter, as well as pedestrians and bicyclists, are at risk from accidents. Some of these accidents may result from a faulty…

Unfortunately, deaths and serious burn injuries from fires occur all too frequently. Each year in the U.S., more than 450,000 serious burn injuries occur. In just one year, the number of people who died from fire or smoke inhalation reached roughly 3,670. (1) The odds of a U.S. resident dying from exposure to fire, flames or smoke is…

Studies Link Elmiron (Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium) to Retinal Damage Studies have linked use of Elmiron, pentosan polysulfate sodium (PPS), to a unique kind of eye damage affecting the retina. This damage is best described as a type of pigmentary maculopathy. An initial study published in 2018 reported on a type of pigmentary maculopathy linked to…

What Is Revision Surgery? Revision surgery refers to a second (or additional) surgery for any body part or system that has previously been operated on. For implants, revision surgery typically involves removing and replacing all or some of the implanted devices. This includes revision surgeries done to correct first-time, or primary, hip, knee, shoulder, and…