Recalls

“Multiple Fatalities and Injuries Prompt Urgent Recalls of Heart Pumps by Abiomed and Abbott”[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzCgpcz4o6U[/embed]

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WASHINGTON — A series of recalls involving heart pumps manufactured by Abiomed and Abbott Laboratories has sparked legal action as allegations surface that these medical devices may have led to patient injuries and even deaths. Law firms are now actively seeking plaintiffs who have suffered from complications linked to these devices, amid intensifying scrutiny from federal health regulators. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued Class I recalls — the most serious type — for several heart pump models. According to reports, Abbott Laboratories’ HeartMate 3 left ventricular assist device was recalled due … Read more

Sunscreen Lawsuits Soar as Johnson & Johnson Faces Multiple Recalls for Benzene Contamination

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Sunscreen recall lawsuits have surged against Johnson & Johnson after the discovery of benzene in their products. The company has recalled five major brands of Neutrogena and Aveeno spray-on sunscreens as a result. It is anticipated that thousands more lawsuits will be filed against Johnson & Johnson, potentially involving other manufacturers as well. These lawsuits are expected to be consolidated into a new “class-action” MDL. The presence of benzene, a known human carcinogen, in sunscreen is a cause for concern. Benzene, a byproduct of crude oil, is highly carcinogenic and has been linked to the … Read more