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Sort by relevance 826 pages found matching toyota recalls- New Wave of DePuy Pinnacle Lawsuits Being Filed across the Country
Jul-14-11 Warsaw, IN While product recalls can affect a significant percentage of the population, the case of the DePuy Pinnacle hip replacement recall has perhaps impacted more than most, according to a recent Wall Street Journal article. The news source reports that approximately 1,000 lawsuits have been filed in state and federal courts over the defectiv... - HP Expands Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries
Washington, DC: Hewlett-Packard Company is recalling lithium-ion batteries used in HP and Compaq notebook computers because the batteries can overheat and rupture, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. About 162,600 batteries are affected by this recall, 54,000 and 70,000 batteries were previously recalled in May 2010 and May 2009, respectively... - "Boomeritis" Buying into Hip and Knee Implants—but at What Cost?
May-25-11 New York, NY: Hip and knee replacements are one of the biggest moneymakers for medical device manufacturers, but at what price to hip and knee implant recipients? Judging from the recent metal-on-metal knee and hip recalls and mass tort litigation against device manufacturers including Stryker, Smith & Nephew, Howmedica and more, countless patients... - J&J to Pay $10 Million in SJS Case
Washington, DC: A jury in Pennsylvania has ruled that Johnson & Johnson (J&J) must pay $10 million in damages to the family of a little girl who suffered adverse effects known as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, after taking Children's Motrin. Brianna Maya took the Motrin to treat a fever and cough in 2000. She suffered skin burns and eye dama... - Pentrexyl Forte Natural Recalled for Misleading Packaging
Washington, DC: Phoenix Import & Distribution LLC is recalling for PENTREXYL FORTE NATURAL because the packaging is believed to be misleading, causing it to be confused with an antibiotic. The product is packaged in a green and white box, containing 30 red and white capsules. PENTREXYL FORTE NATURAL is a Dietary Supplement only and does not contain ant... - Johnson & Johnson Sales Hurt by Topamax Side Effects
May-20-11 New York, NY Johnson & Johnson's sales, which were harmed significantly by recalls over Topamax side effects and other quality-control issues, are not likely to substantially increase any time soon due to global economic struggles, according to Reuters . The news source reports that CEO William Weldon believes that double-digit profit growth is... - American Regent Issues Nationwide Recall of Sterile Water for Injection
Washington, DC: American Regent is conducting a nationwide voluntary recall to the consumer and user level of the following product: Sterile Water for Injection, USP, 50 mL Single Dose Vial, NDC # 0517-3050-25, Lot 0092, Exp. Date February, 2014 This recall, initiated on May 19, 2011 to the User or Consumer Level, is for Lot 0092 Only... - Boss Pet Recalls Pig Ear Products due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
Washington, DC: Boss Pet Products, Inc. announced that it is recalling its Diggers Natural Treat Pig Ear pet treats because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Boss Pet has been notified by one of its suppliers, Keys Manufacturing Company, Inc., that a batch of Keys' pig ear treats tested positive for Salmonella... - FDA Orders Post-Market Testing from Hip Implant Manufacturers
May-13-11 Washington, DC Issues surrounding hip replacement recalls and lawsuits—including DePuy Hip Replacement —will be refocused in the public consciousness yet again after a telling move by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to require manufacturers of problematic hips to conduct post-market testing on their products. According to The N... - Are Zimmer Cutbacks Related to Zimmer Knee Replacement Problems?
May-11-11 Warsaw, IN In spite of the appearance of healthy sales in the last quarter of 2010, Zimmer—the manufacturer of Zimmer Knee Replacement —recently implemented a number of "organizational changes as part of the company's transformation initiatives to accelerate growth and customer focus." However, those changes involved the elimination of posit... - Multi-Mex Distributor Recalls Dietary Supplements following Pediatric Hospitalizations
Washington, DC: Multi-Mex Distributor, Inc has recalled dietary supplements that may be labeled as antibiotic drugs. The recall was initiated after an FDA inspection revealed the product packaging mimics antibiotics readily available in Mexico and possibly familiar to Hispanic consumers. The products were distributed in the following states: Geor... - Despite DePuy Hip Recalls, Johnson & Johnson Dominating Market
Apr-30-11 New York, NY Despite the fact that Johnson & Johnson has been hit with a number of lawsuits over its DePuy hip replacement and subsequent recalls, the company is reportedly dominating its competition in the orthopedic-device market. Bloomberg reports that Johnson & Johnson has been so successful lately that it could force rivals such as Zi... - Johnson & Johnson Reports Strong Sales despite Levaquin Side Effects
Apr-29-11 New York, NY Despite studies that have shown serious Levaquin side effects , sales of the antibiotic rose 17 percent to $434 million last quarter, reports Reuters . According to the news provider, Johnson & Johnson, the maker of Levaquin, reported overall quarterly earnings that were stronger than expected, particularly as the company has b... - Emporia Man Dies in Kansas City Truck Accident
Apr-17-11 Kansas City, MO An Emporia, Kansas man died recently and two others were sent to the hospital after a Kansas City truck accident , the Emporia Gazette reports. According to the news source, 45-year-old Martin Morales-Delarosa died at Morris County Hospital approximately five hours after the accident occurred. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports th... - U-Prosta Natural Products Recalled Nationwide
Ottawa, ON : "U-Prosta Natural support for prostate health" is being recalled in Canada by Sunnylife International Inc. after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found the product contains undeclared terazosin hydrochloride, which is a prescription drug used to treat high blood pressure and enlargement of the prostate gland, and could cause seri... - How Badly Has the DePuy Hip Recall Hurt Johnson & Johnson?
Apr-7-11 Helena, MT Lawsuits may be piling up against Johnson & Johnson following their DePuy hip replacement recall, but it is an article in Bloomberg Businessweek that just might have people talking. The DePuy hip recall was announced after reports of an unexpectedly high failure rate in the hips, leaving patients at risk of DePuy hip revision surgery... - Fresh Express Recalls Bag Spinach Due to Possible Risk from Salmonella
Washington, DC: Fresh Express is recalling 2,939 cases of 9 oz. Bag Spinach with Product Codes starting with H081 and H082, UPC Code of 7127913204 and Use-by Dates of April 6 and 7 out of an abundance of caution due to a positive test result for Salmonella from random sample testing. The company is not aware of any illnesses reported in connection... - FDA Warns of Topamax Birth Defects
Apr-1-11 Washington, DC The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced recently that new data indicates the potential for Topamax birth defects in children born to women taking the anti-seizure treatment, according to the Dow Jones Newswires . The news source reports that as a result of the new information, the FDA has decided to strengthen its warning... - 34,000 Bottles of Tylenol 8 Hour Extended Release Recalled
Mar-30-11 Washington, DC Johnson & Johnson has announced yet another recall - this time it involves 34,000 bottles of Tylenol 8 Hour Extended Release Caplets. This brings the total of products recalled by J&J and its subsidiary McNeil Consumer Healthcare, to 300 million medication and medical products over the past 15 months, Drugwatch.com reports... - Nutrition Express Recalls Protein Supplements Because Of Possible Salmonella Contamination
Washington, DC: Nutrition Express of Torrance, CA, is recalling specific products containing whey protein isolate sourced from one supplier because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune sys...