Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters were supposed to be lifesaving devices that prevent dangerous blood clots from reaching the lungs, but numerous models have proven dangerously defective, leading to recalls and urgent safety warnings. Several manufacturers have pulled their IVC filter models from the market or issued corrections after reports of the devices causing...

When a medical device fails and causes serious harm, patients naturally want to know whether there's been an official recall by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). However, there has been no overarching recall of Bard PowerPort devices, despite numerous reports of serious complications. The absence of a full-scale recall does not mean...

Catastrophic injuries such as spinal cord damage, brain injuries, or severe burns transform everything about how you live, work, and function. If someone else was responsible for the harm you suffered, you have the right to file a personal injury claim against them and recover the compensation you need to move forward with your...

Catastrophic injuries fundamentally alter the trajectory of your life. You may develop permanent disabilities, require long-term medical care, and experience profound changes to your ability to work, care for yourself, or enjoy the activities you once loved.  The financial, physical, and emotional impact of a catastrophic injury can affect every aspect of your life...

The Bard PowerPort was designed to improve the lives of patients who receive frequent intravenous treatments. This device facilitates access to a patient’s bloodstream so that healthcare providers can easily administer medicines and collect blood samples. However, reports of failures have surfaced among Bard PowerPort patients, with some people experiencing serious complications due to...

Medical devices are intended to improve health and extend lives. However, not all medical devices function as expected, and some, like the Bard PowerPort, have been reported to cause serious health complications, including deep vein thrombosis. This medical condition may not show symptoms initially, but it can lead to potentially life-threatening complications. What Is...

Talcum powder has been a household staple for decades. Marketed for its ability to absorb moisture and reduce friction, talcum powder can be found in everything from baby powders to adult cosmetics. However, the safety of this common product has come under scrutiny due to alarming research linking it to serious health concerns. Researchers...

Anyone who has filed an insurance claim is familiar with accepted standards of liability in certain situations: When a car is rear-ended, who was in the driver's seat? When a house has fire damage, who left the stovetop on? While matters of individual liability can be more straightforward, larger-scale societal issues are often inextricable...

"Side effects may include…" The rapid-fire list of risks ranging from nausea to death at the end of TV ads for prescription drugs is so commonplace that many Americans tune them out or mute the television. It's easy to forget that, sandwiched in between ads for toys and jewelry, commercials advertising prescription drugs contain...

For 50 years, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has been working to decrease preventable injuries and deaths related to consumer products. The agency does this by enforcing product standards, assessing possible dangers, and providing oversight for product recalls. Recalls may involve product repairs, replacements, or refunds for products taken off the market. Product...