Annual Report Shows Growing Risperdal Cases
According to a recent annual report, there are close to 20,000 Risperdal lawsuits pending against manufacturers, Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceuticals. The report stated that Johnson & Johnson along with Janssen is involved in many product liability claims and lawsuits involving Risperdal and other products. Risperdal is a powerful second-generation antipsychotic approved
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Eliquis Becoming Most Popular Blood Thinner
For years, Johnson & Johnson’s anticoagulant, Xarelto was the market leader of blood thinners. Now, Eliquis, marketed by Bristol-Myers Squibb and Pfizer is leading Xarelto based upon prescription data. Eliquis brought in 667,000 prescriptions last September while Xarelto had 711,000. This isn’t a surprise since Bristol-Myers Squibb and Pfizer spent double the amount of Johnson
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Xarelto Tested For New Use
The dangerous blood thinner, Xarelto headed for a new use. Manufacturer, Janssen announced they would be stopping their COMPASS trial a year early. This trial is part of their Explorer research program to expand Xarelto to 10 more label uses. COMPASS trial was evaluating the efficacy and safety of the blood thinner for the prevention
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Why Are Blood Thinners so Dangerous?
If you are at risk for a stroke or heart attack, a doctor may prescribe a blood thinner such as Xarelto or Eliquis. These drugs are heralded as life-saving medications. But, they also bring a fatal side effect, too, and there is no way to reverse it. Why Would I Need a Blood Thinner? More than
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H.R. 985 Will Jeopardize Your Rights
The U.S. House of Representatives introduced a bill, which could directly affect YOUR rights, and it is up to you to stop it. The bill known as H.R. 985 will dramatically cut your path to justice through class actions or multidistrict litigations (MDL). This sometimes is the only avenue you can receive justice and compensation
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Essure Injuries Cost Bayer $413M in 2016
This week, Bayer released their annual report and incurred a $413M loss due to Essure injuries. Almost 10,000 women filed complaints with the FDA due to horrific side effects they experienced when using the device. This led to thousands of lawsuits against the manufacturer. Yet, Bayer stands by the efficacy of the product regardless of
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Is Your E-Cigarette an Explosion Waiting to Happen?
Millions of people have turned to an electronic cigarette or e-cigarette to either cut back or quit regular cigarettes. How safe are they, though? Many have been burned and injured when these devices malfunction. FEMA found that 20% of these devices exploded while either in the user’s hand or pocket. Why Do E-Cigarettes Explode? There
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FDA Recalls Biomet Shoulder Replacement Device
The FDA issued a Class I recall for Zimmer-Biomet’s Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder Humeral Tray (Model 115340). They warn that use of the Biomet shoulder device may cause serious injury or death because the devices are fracturing at a higher rate than stated on the label. This class of recall is the most serious since there is
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Study Shows Hernia Mesh Complications Increase Over Time
Recently, JAMA published a new study saying patients who underwent incisional hernia repair with hernia mesh can experience complications up to five years after surgery. Previously, the medical community assumed 3 to 4 years was the cap. Dunja Kokotovic and her colleagues first presented their findings last year at the Clinical Congress of the American College
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New Eliquis MDL
On February 7th, there was an important trial update for the case against Bristol-Myers Squibb and Pfizer concerning their blood thinner, Eliquis. Eliquis is responsible for the injury and death of hundreds of people. At The Michael Brady Lynch Firm, we are trying to put a stop to it by holding these large pharmaceutical companies
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