Archive for November, 2008

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HeartMate II product may cause medical device injuries

November 6, 2008

Thorteca Corporation has issued a warning regarding the HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist Systems (HM II LVAS) with Catalogue No. 1355 or 102139, due to the risk of defective medical device injuries.

The device’s percutaneous lead which connects the device to the systems controller could wear overtime and cause interruption in the pump function, further causing serious injuries or death due to defective medical devices.

The devices responsible for the possible defective medical device injuries were distributed to 153 hospitals and distributors in the United States.

Texas patients who had the devices used on them in Texas hospitals could experience Texas defective medical device injuries if the devices are not properly replaced.

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The defective product attorneys at Ferrer, Poirot & Wansbrough can help if you have been injured in an accident

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Osteoporosis medication could cause drug injuries

November 4, 2008

Health Day reported that some popular osteoporosis medications could cause drug injuries such as a rare, but serious, cardiac side effect.

A recent study shows that biophosphonates could increase the risk for drug injuries such as atrial fibulation, a heart condition that causes the heart to beat erratically, which could lead to blood clots that may lead to heart attacks or strokes.

Though the risk for drug injuries is associated with biophosphonates, it is a small risk.

Texas patients who take osteoporosis medications should be aware of the Texas drug injuries that can occur as side effects from the medication.

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The drug injury attorneys at Ferrer, Poirot & Wansbrough can help if you have been injured in an accident.

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