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FDA Announces Recall Of Defective Medical Device April 30, 2013 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the voluntary recall of the Zilver® PTX® Drug Eluting Stent manufactured by Cook Medical due to malfunctions that could compromise patient safety. The device is a expanding metal mesh tube that is coated with a medication. The device is used to keep arteries in (more...)

Federal Officials Investigating Johnson & Johnson’s Marketing Of Recalled Hip Device March 12, 2013 In the wake of a massive recall of defective hip replacement devices manufactured by Johnson & Johnson (J&J) and its subsidiaries, federal officials are investigating whether the company participated in illegal marketing practices. Several lawsuits filed against J&J allege they knew of problems with the DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System and the (more...)

FDA Expands Recall On SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pump Model 35700 Infusion pumps are a vital piece of equipment in medical facilities to deliver fluids, medications, and nutrients to patients by use of a slow drip. However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering a certain type of infusion pump a Defective Medical Device due to flow levels being affected by sudden mechanical failure. (more...)

Defective medical device used in eye surgery recalled January 8, 2009 The FDA reported that a defective medical device that was used to perform eye surgery has been recalled. Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. recalled its product Healon D due to reports of defective medical device injuries following use of the product during eye surgery. The defective medical device Healon D is an ophthalmic (more...)