After almost a year of debate, top U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials warned Monday that power morcellators should not be used on most women during hysterectomy procedures. This decision is expected to significantly halt a...
Power Morcellators Pulled from Global Markets
Three companies have recalled their power morcellator devices due to recent national concerns over their safety. These devices, used in hysterectomies and other procedures, are now linked to a serious risk of uterine and abdominal cancer.
As we...
Pradaxa MDL Judge Imposed $1 Million Fine to Boehringer
In Illinois, the judge overseeing the federal Pradaxa multidistrict litigation (MDL) has imposed nearly $1 million in sanctions on Pradaxa drug maker Boehringer Ingelheim, saying the company’s failure to produce or preserve thousands of...