Stryker is recalling its Cartiva toe implant after new studies reveal alarmingly high failure rates which can result in severe pain, additional surgeries and other complications. The warning label for the Cartiva implant indicates the device has a failure rate of 13.5%. However, recently published data indicate premature failure rates as high as 64%. The legal team at Alex Davis Law …
Zimmer Biomet CPT hip system recall focuses on thigh fracture risk
Zimmer Biomet has recalled its CPT Hip System due to an increased risk of postoperative thigh bone fractures. While similar devices have a failure rate ranging from 0.6% to 1.0%, this hip replacement system has a much higher risk of fracture around the thigh bone at 1.4%. Not only does this cause thigh pain after hip replacement surgery, but these failures can also result in additional …
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Depo-Provera brain tumor claims focus on risk of meningioma
A growing number of women are exploring their legal options after being diagnosed with meningioma, a potentially fatal brain tumor that has been linked to Depo-Provera birth control medication. A lawsuit filed in federal court in California earlier this month describes some of the claims, including an increased risk of brain tumors for women who took the popular contraceptive made by Pfizer. …
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Smith & Nephew BHR hip lawsuits set for transfer to new federal courts
After more than seven years of hard fought litigation, a group of Smith & Nephew hip implant cases pending in Maryland federal court will be transferred to new judges in the coming weeks. The legal team at Alex Davis Law represents more of these plaintiffs than any other law firm in the country. Judge Catherine Blake has presided over the S&N hip litigation since early 2017. At one …
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