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Letter to the FDA Addresses Risks of Power Morcellator Cancer Controversy continues to swirl around the use of a device known as the power morcellator to remove uterine fibroids from the bodies of women. In 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ordered doctors and surgeons to discontinue the use of the power morcellator when performing procedures like hysterectomies due to an increased risk (more...)

Power Morcellator Cancer Lawsuits Bring Up Liability Questions Technological advances in the field of medical devices has led to the development of safer and more efficient procedures, but some of these devices may be putting patients’ health in jeopardy. Hundreds of power morcellator cancer lawsuits were filed after patients developed cancer after undergoing procedures utilizing the devices. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (more...)

KFC recalls dessert due to potential defective product injury to allergy sufferers April 24, 2008 The FDA reported that Kentucky Fried Chicken has recalled one its desserts due to mislabeling and the risk for defective product injury to patients who suffer from food allergies. KFC’s Double Chocolate Chip Cakes have been nationally recalled for potential defective product injuries because the product may contain amounts of egg, wheat, (more...)

Artificial turf on playgrounds, sports fields under investigation for defective product injuries April 22, 2008 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is investigating artificial turf on playgrounds and sports fields due to the potential for defective product injuries, the New Jersey Health Department reported. The artificial turf could contain high levels of lead and that athletes and children could swallow the dust from the turf and suffer (more...)