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	02/05/2010 - Problems with Toyota cars are cropping up faster than the automaker can deal with them. Following two different recalls for problems involving accelerator pedals on various models comes the revelation of braking problems in the iconic Prius. More>>> 02/05/2010 - A New Jersey suit alleging Accutane caused a 19-year-old's suicide is back on track, thanks to an appeals court ruling that gives the plaintiffs another shot at admitting expert testimony that the acne drug causes depression. More>>> 02/05/2010 - Using denture cream might seem like an innocuous thing. But if it contains zinc, you should be mindful of possible health risks, some health-care providers say. Dr. Sharon Nations, a Texas neurologist, and colleagues have seen neurological problems in people who used large amounts of zinc-containing denture cream, such as two or more tubes a week. And similar cases have spawned lawsuits across the country, according to media reports. More>>> 02/05/2010 - Some leading hospitals are reporting failure rates for Medtronic Inc.'s fracture-prone defibrillator wires—including among young people—that are significantly higher than what the company has publicly disclosed. More>>> 02/04/2010 - Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood set off a scare by telling Congress that recalled Toyotas shouldn't be driven. He quickly retracted the remark but not before some owners panicked. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said Wednesday his agency is widening its probe of sudden acceleration complaints in Toyota Motor Corp. vehicles to look at the possibility of electromagnetic interference with electronic throttle systems, and said he wants to talk directly with company Chief Executive Akio Toyoda. More>>> 02/04/2010 - After a year of seeing doctor after doctor, she finally found out what was causing the symptoms, but she could hardly believe what the physician was telling her. "Within five minutes of seeing him, he asked me if I wore denture cream," said Gilley, 26, who was forced to get dentures as a teenager after a genetic condition ruined her teeth. "I handed him the tube; he told me to stop using it." More>>> 02/04/2010 - Consumers worried that their Toyotas could be safety nightmares will need to make plans to get their car into a Toyota dealer at the first opportunity. But with millions of cars involved in two recalls, the fixes may require patience on the part of car owners. More>>> 02/04/2010 - While media and public attention has largely focused this week on the Toyota recall associated with sticking accelerator pedals, an earlier issue also poses a serious safety risk to consumers. Floor mat entrapment of accelerator pedals, which was identified in an October 2009 Toyota recall and affects some 4.8 million cars, has been connected to several acceleration-related injuries and deaths. More>>> 02/03/2010 - AstraZeneca Plc is facing as many as 26,000 lawsuits over its antipsychotic drug Seroquel as the drugmaker prepares for its first jury trial over claims the medicine causes diabetes, according to court filings. Attorneys for AstraZeneca, the U.K.’s second-largest drugmaker, met with plaintiffs’ lawyers in court-ordered mediation sessions last month to discuss a possible settlement of the Seroquel cases, according to court filings. Consumers’ lawyers said they had about 26,000 cases in their inventories, Stephen Saltzburg, a George Washington University Law School professor who served as mediator, said in the filing. More>>> 02/03/2010 - Julie Smith, researcher and founder of a NZ website set up specifically to give information about the HPV vaccine, Gardasil, www.offtheradar.co.nz says concerned parents have been contacting her wanting to know how they can help to have the vaccine withdrawn from NZ. After last night's Close Up on TV 1 Ms Smith says "Many more parents are making the connection to their child's sudden onset of deteriorating health since receiving the Gardasil vaccine." More>>> 02/02/2010 - Toyota Motor Corp.'s quality crisis deepened Tuesday, as U.S. regulators accused the company of dragging its feet on fixing defective gas pedals and threatened civil penalties and further reviews of Toyota products. The move means that Toyota's efforts to address its biggest-ever safety and public-relations mess are far from over. Last week, the administration indicated it had no issues with how Toyota had responded to the sudden-acceleration reports, which led the company to recall about six million vehicles and have been linked to at least five fatalities. More>>> 02/02/2010 - The family of a Houston woman whose car sped through a stop sign and smashed into a cement wall, killing her on impact a week before Christmas, filed what is likely the third acceleration-related wrongful death lawsuit against Toyota in the nation Monday. More>>> 02/01/2010 - Toyota Motor Corp., the world’s largest automaker, faces at least 12 lawsuits seeking class- action status in the U.S. and Canada connected to the company’s recalls over sudden acceleration of its vehicles. More>>> 02/01/2010 - It was the tragedy that forced Toyota, which had received more than 2,000 complaints of unintended acceleration, to step up its own inquiry, after going through multiple government investigations since 2002. More>>> 02/01/2010 - A woman claims she has been left wheelchairbound and warned she could die because of a drug given before a routine scan. Doctors have been advised to stop using Omniscan on certain patients since Margaret Roxburgh's ordeal. Now Margaret, 54, is taking the drug's makers to court. She was found to have Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) days after being injected. Omniscan is a chemical marker that works in the bloodstream to help doctors analyse scan results. More>>> 02/01/2010 - Toyota Motor Corp said on Monday it had begun shipping replacement parts to dealers to repair some 4.5 million vehicles equipped with faulty accelerators in North America and Europe. The steps were part of Toyota's response to a sweeping safety recall that has hurt its reputation and sales in key markets. Following are key facts about Toyota's safety recalls and the automaker's response: More>>> 02/01/2010 - The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has been urged to reconsider the availability of a weight loss and muscle toning supplement after the first case of it causing liver damage was reported in Australia. A 23-year old man was admitted to hospital in Sydney with severe acute hepatitis, elevated liver enzymes and jaundice after taking Hydroxycut Hardcore daily for 10 weeks, doctors who treated him reported in a letter to the Medical Journal of Australia (MJA) published today. More>>> 01/29/2010 - Toyota said Friday that its recall of eight models in Europe could include up to 1.8 million cars, pushing the total number of vehicles affected by problems with floor mats or gas pedals to more than 9 million worldwide. That is nearly as many vehicles as was sold by all automakers in the United States in 2009. More>>> 01/29/2010 - A Michigan woman has filed a lawsuit against Bayer over its popular birth control pill Yaz, alleging that side effects caused her to have her gallbladder removed and suffer blood clots. The Yaz lawsuit was filed yesterday in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan by Asia Moore. It is among hundreds of other cases pending against the makers of Yaz that involve allegations that the drug maker failed to adequately research the potential side effects of Yaz or warn about the increased risk of gallbladder disease, stroke, heart attack, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis or sudden death. More>>> 01/29/2010 - A Manhattan federal judge refused on Friday to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that Merck & Co Inc's osteoporosis drug Fosamax caused jaw damage to an Indiana woman during the nearly eight years she took the pill. More>>> 01/28/2010 - Ennis & Ennis, P.A. is now offering free legal consultations for Toyota/Lexus users nationwide who have experienced sudden unintended acceleration (SUA). On January 27, 2010 Toyota issued a fourth recall for an additional 1.09 million vehicles in the United States over problems with gas pedals and floor mats — a fresh blow to the world's top automaker as it struggles to salvage its safety reputation. The new recall affects five models More>>> 01/27/2010 - Toyota Motor Corp. told federal officials late Wednesday it was recalling another 1.1 million vehicles connected to pedal entrapment problems. The move significantly expands Toyota's largest recall ever and comes just one day after the Japanese automaker decided to stop selling eight models that account for 60 percent of its sales volume until it comes up with a fix. More>>> News Archive ::

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	01/05/2010 - ev3 Endovascular, Inc. and FDA notified healthcare professionals of a Class I Recall of the Trailblazer Support Catheter. This device may crack near the radiopaque marker band. This may result in serious patient injury, including insufficient oxygen supply to the tissues, damage to blood vessels, heart attack, limb amputation, unplanned surgery, and/or death. More>>>

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	02/05/2010 - FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients that the risk of developing progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) increases with the number of Tysabri infusions received. This new safety information, based on reports of 31 confirmed cases of PML received by the FDA as of January 21, 2010, will now be included in the Tysabri drug label and patient Medication Guide. More>>> MedWatch Archive ::

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		Toyota Recall & Lexus Recall Sudden Acceleration: Toyota Motors has issued a recall of certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles due to a problem with the accelerator pedal getting stuck causing sudden acceleration and loss of control that may result in serious injury or death. *BREAKING NEWS* Toyota Expands Recall to include more vehicles.

		Yaz, Yasmin, and the generic form Ocella are a type of birth control that have been linked to serious side effects such as heart attack, blood clots, stroke, and death in addition to other Yaz side effects.

		Avandia side effects may include: congestive heart failure (CHF), heart attack and stroke. If you or a loved one have been injured as a result of Avandia side effects you may be entitled to compensation.

		Accutane has been known to cause severe side effects including liver failure, kidney failure, IBD, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

		Animas Insulin Pumps and the FDA has issued a recall of battery caps used with the OneTouch Ping System, Animas 2020 Insulin Pump, Animas IR1200 Insulin Pump, and Animas IR1250 Insulin Pump.

		Actavis Inc. voluntarily recalled 14 lots of Fentanyl transdermal system Cll patches that were sold in the U.S.

		Arrow IAB Pump Catheters have been recalled because they may contain defective volume connectors for the 30cc, 40cc, and 50cc sizes. This can cause the pump to deliver the wrong dose of medication and result in serious injury.

		Baxter Healthcare Corp. in association with the FDA has recently issued a Class 1, worldwide recall of the COLLEAGUE Volumetric Infusion Pumps due to safety issues.

		Byetta (exenatide) is a type 2 diabetes drug used to help reduce blood sugar levels. Recently, Byetta has been linked to serious cases of pancreatitis and in some cases death.

		Carrier AIRV Fire Recall Lawsuit: Carrier has issued a recall of its AirV ceiling units due to defective heater elements that may break and cause smoke, sparking, and fire resulting in injury, property damage and death.

		Chantix (varenicline) is a drug used to help patients quit smoking. According to the FDA, Chantix has been linked to serious side effects including suicide and suicidal thoughts.

		Denture Creams have recently been linked to serious side effects such as Zinc Poisoning, Neuropathy, and other neurological problems. Zinc Poisoning often is misdiagnosed as other demyelinating diseases.

		Digitek (digoxin) is a drug used to treat heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms. A recent class I recall has been issued on all Digitek (digoxin) tablets, which may contain twice the approved level of digoxin.

		The DURAGESIC (fentanyl transdermal system) CII patch is a strong medication for moderate-to-severe chronic pain. Patches can leak and cause injury. More Duragesic Fentanyl Patches Recalled due to manufacturing defect that may result in overdose.

		Ethex Drug Recall: Over the past year the Ethex Corporation has recalled several of its drugs due to a manufacturing defect causing the pills to be oversized. This can cause serious side effects, overdose, or death.

		Evenflo has recalled of about 643,000 Envision high chairs and expanded a recall of 90,000 Majestic model high chairs. Both models of high chairs were recalled due to risks from falls and choking hazards.

		The use of oral sodium phosphate solutions like Fleet Phospho-soda have been linked to an increased risk of kidney injury, known as Acute Phosphate Nephropathy, which could lead to renal failure, the need for dialysis treatment, a kidney transplant or even death.

		Fluoroquinolones are a type of antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. They have been linked to serious side effects such as tendonitis, ruptured tendons, and torn ligaments.

		Fosamax is a bisphosphonate which is used in the treatment of osteoporosis. Cases of Osteonecrosis of The Jaw and low energy femur fractures have been reported with Fosamax use.

		Have you had an MRI? If so it may have been with done with a contrast agent that contained gadolinium. Click here for more information about Gadolinium MRI contrast agents.

		Gardasil is a vaccine developed by Merck & Co for certain strains of human papilloma virus (HPV). The vaccine has recently come under scrutiny as a result of studies linking it with a number of potentially fatal side effects.

		Graco Stroller Recall Lawsuit Graco Childrens Products has issued a recall of over 1..5 million strollers due to reports of child finger amputations and lacerations caused by the strollers canopy hinge mechanism.

		On October 26, 2008 Thoratec Corp. issued a recall of its “HeartMate II LVAS” mechanical heart pumps after receiving reports that 5 people have died while using the device and at least 27 reports of need for replacement.

		Heparin sodium is a blood thinner that is commonly administered into the vein of patients. Baxter Healthcare had a voluntary recall of several of its vials due to a potential contamination.

		Hydroxycut Side Effects Recall Lawsuit: Hydroxycut has been recalled due to serious side effects such as liver damage, liver failure, and death.

		Paxil Birth Defects Lawsuit: Paxil has been shown to increase the risk for birth defects, particularly heart defects, when women take it during the first three months of pregnancy.

		Stabilet Infant Warmer Recall Lawsuit: A class 1 recall has been issued on certain models of Stabilet infant warmers due to fire risk that may result in serious injury or death of infant or caregiver.

		According to the FDA, Ketek may be responsible for serious side effects such as Liver Failure and Stevens Johnson Syndrome

		Levaquin is an antibiotic in the fluoroquinolone family. It has been linked to serious side effects such as tendonitis, ruptured tendons, and torn ligaments.

		Maytag Refrigerator Fire Recall: On March 10, 2009 the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in conjunction with Maytag Incorporated issued a voluntary recall on 1.6 million refrigerators due to a fire hazard. RECALL EXPANDED IN AUG. 2009

		Dometic / Norcold RV Refrigerator Fire Recall: Norcold and Dometic have recalled several models of RV refrigerators due to risk of fire that can result in serious injury or death to consumers.

		The Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft has recently been linked to several cases of death or life-threatening complications when used in surgeries on the upper spine and neck.

		Medtronic recently sent out a "Dear Doctor" letter warning about defective Kappa and Sigma series pacemakers. Pacemaker wire seperation may lead to device failure causing serious side effects and even death.

		On January 10, 2009 the FDA in conjunction with King Nut Companies & Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) initiated a nationwide recall of peanut butter distributed under the King Nut label. due to an outbreak of salmonella food poisoning.

		Abbott POWERSAIL Catheter Recall: On July 28, 2009 Abbott conducted a voluntary recall of three lots of POWERSAIL Coronary Dilatation Catheters from United States distribution and one lot from international distribution.

		Propofol & Liposyn Recal Lawsuitl: Hospira and Teva have recalled certain lots of Propofol and Liposyn due to particulate matter and elevated endotoxins that can cause life-threatening injury, including stroke, respiratory failure, kidney failure, liver failure, heart attack or death.

		On February 26, 2009 the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) added a “Black Box Warning” to metoclopramide-containing drugs, including Reglan tablets, Reglan oral disintegrating tablets, metoclopramide oral solution, and Reglan injections due to the risk of Tardive Dyskinesia.

		Raptiva has recently been linked to life threatening side effects such as progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) and other serious infections. * Raptiva Withdrawn From U.S. Market*

		Seroquel Side Effects Lawsuit: Seroquel has been linked to serious side effects such as diabetes, pancreatitis, and tardive dyskinesia.

		The FDA has recently issued an alert for Phenytoin & Fosphenytoin regarding a potential increased risk of serious skin reactions including Stevens Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)

		Spiriva Handihaler has been shown in recent studies to increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular death.

		Stryker Leibinger USA and the FDA have issued a Class 1 recall of all sizes of the cranial implant kit distributed from November 5, 2007 through October 23, 2008. The company is recalling these products because sterility cannot be assured.

		The FDA has reported that many typical and atypical antipsychotic medications as well as SSRI antidepressants may cause Tardive Dyskinesia. Also drugs containing metoclopramide such as Reglan have been linked to cases of Tardive Dyskinesia.

		Recent studies have linked Trasylol to an increased risk of kidney damage, heart attacks, and strokes. FDA Halts Trasylol Sales Due To Higher Death Risks

		Sales of the Zimmer Durom Cup hip replacement have been suspended in the United States since many doctors have reported a substantially higher need for revisions and further hip surgery.

		Zicam Cold Remedy Recall Lawsuit: Zicam has recently been recalled du to several reports of users experiencing permanent loss of smell and taste after using Zicam Nasal Gel and Zicam Nasal Swabs products.

		Ford Motor Company has recalled millions of Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles due to a faulty cruise control switch that may cause the vehicles to burst into flame. Click here to learn more about the Ford Fire Recalls.

		Bard Composix Kugel Hernia Repair Patches were recalled in March, 2006 due to a design flaw that may allow the memory recoil ring to break, causing problems such as bowel perforation. Recently there has been an addition to the already recalled hernia patches

		Polaris All-Terrain Vehicle's (ATV) manufactured from mid 2004-2005 have been recalled. The recall is due to faulty electronic control modules which may overheat and cause a fire. In July 2009 Polaris also recalled 2009 Sportsman models due to fire and burn risks.

		Yamaha Rhino Rollover Accidents are being reported more frequently due to several design flaws. Though Yamaha is aware of the design flaws, a formal Yamaha Rhino recall has not been issued.

		Shoulder Pain pumps are used to deliver pain medication to the shoulder following arthoscopic shoulder surgery. Recently they have been linked to cases of Postarthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis also know as PAGCL.

		Smith & Nephew Oxinium Cementless Knee Replacements have a design defect that may cause injury. If you have been injured as a result of Smith & Nephew knee replacement, you may be entitled to compensation.

		Stryker Hip Implants have recalled two if its hip implant components that may cause injury. If you have been injured as a result of Stryker hip implant, you may be entitled to compensation.

		ReliOn Insulin Syringes have been recalled due to mislabeling. Some of the syringes labeled as U-40 are actually U-100 syringes and use of the mislabled syringes may cause serious injury or even death.

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