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Injuries, Deaths, and IVC Filter Lawsuits Prompt Investigation Companies that manufacture medical devices are required by law to ensure the safety and proper function of their products. However, an investigation has shown that C.R. Bard, Inc.—a medical device manufacturer—may have known about risks that its Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filter posed to patients without taking corrective action. An IVC filter is a small (more...)

Settlement Offered to Victims of Transvaginal Mesh Complications Many women suffering from conditions like pelvic organ prolapse or urinary incontinence undergo corrective procedures utilizing transvaginal mesh. Many of these patients have suffered transvaginal mesh complications, including pain, swelling, and perforation of organs or tissue. Some patients who suffered injuries filed civil litigation against the makers of the transvaginal mesh products. A large portion (more...)

The Latest on Bair Hugger™ Hospital Infection Lawsuits Patients undergoing surgical procedures often need assistance in maintaining their core body temperature while under anesthesia. However, the defective medical device lawyers at Ferrer Poirot Feller say new studies show one popular medical device used to keep patients warm may be putting their safety at risk. The Bair Hugger™ Inflatable blanket fills with warm air (more...)

Tiger Paw System II Recalled Due to Risk of Heart Tissue Tears and Serious Bleeding The Tiger Paw System II is a medical device used during open-heart surgery that is manufactured by Maquet Medical Systems. The device is used to obstruct the left atrial appendage during the procedure. But numerous reports of the Tiger Paw System II causing patients serious injury have surfaced recently, and the device is being recalled (more...)