Recent FDA Recalls and Important Notifications

The Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) oversees the regulation and safety of prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and medical devices. This agency also oversees the regulation and safety of many food items and cosmetic products. Below are recent notifications by the FDA concerning the safety of medical devices, drugs, and food products: Device Safety Notification Smartwatches […]

Recent FDA Recalls and Important Notifications

The Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) oversees the regulation and safety of prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and medical devices. It also oversees the regulation and safety of many food items and cosmetic products. Below are recent notifications by the FDA concerning the safety of drugs and medical devices: Amgen’s Prolia® (denosumab) The FDA approved Prolia […]

Taxotere Multidistrict Litigation Update

Since 2016, lawsuits involving Taxotere, a drug used to treat metastatic breast cancer, have been consolidated in a Multidistrict litigation (“MDL”) in Federal Court in the Eastern District of Louisiana. Judge Triche-Milazzo oversees the litigation. Who are the plaintiffs? Plaintiffs in the MDL are women who received Taxotere to treat breast cancer. As a result […]

FDA Plans to Modernize Its Medical Device Approval Process

The Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) oversees the approval, regulation and safety of drugs and medical devices. There are two ways for medical device manufacturers to have their products approved by the FDA: Premarket Approval and 510(k) Premarket Notification. This month, the FDA issued guidance and requested comments in its effort to strengthen and modernize […]

FDA Issues Information on Hernia Mesh Medical Devices

The Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) oversees the regulation and safety of drugs and medical devices. In doing so, it publishes important safety notices on its website. The FDA recently provided information on its website regarding the use of hernia mesh for hernia repair. Why did the FDA issue a hernia mesh notice? The communication […]

Johnson & Johnson Recalls Electrosurgical Tools

The Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) oversees the regulation and safety of prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and medical devices. When the FDA considers a drug or device to be in violation of its regulations and a harm to the public, it may order a recall to remove the product from the market or have the […]

Global Settlements in Multidistrict Litigation

Cases involving common issues may be consolidated into a Multidistrict Litigation, or MDL. Cases in a MDL are consolidated for pretrial proceedings, but individually evaluated. The cases may also be resolved in a group setting through what is known as a global settlement. What is a global settlement? A global settlement occurs when defendants settle […]

Updates in Mass Tort Litigation

Mass Tort litigation is where many Plaintiffs have been impacted by the same product or device such that the cases are often consolidated for the Plaintiffs to bring suit against the Defendants. Juul Settlements were recently reached in litigation in federal and state court concerning Juul e-cigarettes. There are four settlements between lead plaintiffs’ counsel […]

Recent FDA Recalls and Safety Communications

When the FDA considers a product on the market to be in violation of its regulations, the FDA may issue a recall to remove the product or correct the defect. Recalls, withdrawals and safety alerts may be found on the FDA’s website. Below are some recently recalled products: Recent Product Recalls: Single to Double Strollers […]

Recent Product, Medicine, and Food Recalls

Product, pharmaceutical, and food recalls can be scary. However, staying informed helps keep you and your family safe. Catching a recall notice before an adverse impact could save your or a loved one’s life. The FDA publishes recalls, market withdrawals, and safety alerts on its website. Companies involved in recalls will typically include directions on […]

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