Safety warnings are being issued on Heartmate II pump devices after the deaths of four patients. The manufacturer, Thoratec Corp., reports that the deaths occurred while attempting to switch to a backup system controller, which monitors...
Sage Pharmaceutical Facing Lawsuit for Manufacturing and Distributing Unapproved Drugs
Lawsuits can be filed by individuals who are injured by dangerous drugs. But they can also be filed by the federal government for violation of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA). This was the case recently when Sage Pharmaceuticals...
Salmonella Found In Diamond Pet Foods, Leads to Nine-State Recall
(June 1, 2012) A Diamond Pet Foods salmonella scare has led to a nine-state recall. A New Jersey couple filed a lawsuit last week after their infant son was sickened by the contaminated dog food, which was made in a Gaston, South...