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FDA Launches Mucinex® Recall Due to Acetaminophen Overdose Risks
| April 28th, 2015
Acetaminophen can be used to effectively control and treat pain. However, taking too much of this drug can lead to serious harm. Some symptoms of an acetaminophen overdose can be: Abdominal pain Vomiting Convulsions Liver damage To help reduce acetaminophen injuries, products containing the medication are labeled to display information such as safety warnings and
Read MoreDrug Injury Lawyers Discuss Improper Medication and Medical Device Labeling
| April 21st, 2015
What happens when important safety information is omitted from a drug or medical device label? The drug injury lawyers at Ferrer Poirot Feller explain that, unfortunately, medical product labels may not always carry all the necessary information required by law—which can often lead to injury. Drug manufacturers have failed to supply adequate information on a
Read MoreNew Sanitation Policies Help Prevent Medical Devices From Spreading Contamination
| April 14th, 2015
After a deadly “superbug” contamination left hundreds of patients ill and fighting for their lives in numerous hospitals across the country, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced they’re taking action to prevent such incidents in the future. The defective medical device lawyers with Ferrer Poirot Feller explain that hospitals are required to
Read MoreFDA Recalls Defective Medical Device Due to Knee Implant Complications
| April 7th, 2015
As the importance of staying active and healthy later in life becomes more and more apparent, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of patients who must undergo corrective or replacement surgery on their knees. It’s important for people considering such a procedure to be aware of the dangers of knee implant complications.
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