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FDA May Reclassify Transvaginal Mesh as “High Risk” Class III Medical Device

January 6, 2012 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it would be considering a recommendation to reclassify transvaginal mesh and surgical mesh as a “high-risk” medical device, elevating it from Class II to Class III. The FDA has also ordered manufacturers to complete postmarket studies. If you have suffered a serious complication… Read More

Medtronic Infuse Off-Label Lawsuit

Do you have a Medtronic Infuse Off Label lawsuit? The lawyers at The Schmidt Firm, LLP are investigating the potentially illegal “off-label” promotion of the Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft, especially for neck surgery. Some people have suffered serious, life-threatening side effects, including nerve damage, difficulty breathing, chronic pain, male sterility, and uncontrolled bone growth as… Read More

Breast Implant Lawsuit

If silicone breast implants have caused you serious side effects, you may have a breast implant lawsuit. One in five women who receive the implants need to have them replaced within five years. Breast implants are also known to rupture and break over time, and may also cause a rare form of cancer. Contact a… Read More

Fosamax Femur Fracture Lawsuit

Do you have a Fosamax femur fracture lawsuit? The Schmidt Firm, LLP is currently seeking all women who have suffered a broken femur after taking Fosamax (alendronate). We are looking for women whose leg simply broke while they were using any type of osteoporosis drug. If you have been using Fosamax or other drug and… Read More

Spina Bifida Birth Defect Lawsuit

Do you have a spina bifida birth defect lawsuit? Spina bifida is a birth defect where the spinal cord remains open. Children with this birth defect often have lifelong disabilities, including paralysis. Certain drugs taken during pregnancy may increase your chance of having a baby with spina bifida and other birth defects. These medications include… Read More

Painkiller Birth Defect Lawsuit

January 5, 2012 — Maternal use of certain types of over-the-counter painkillers during the first trimester of pregnancy has been linked to rare birth defects, according to a new study. Aspirin, naproxen (Aleve), and ibuprofen have been linked to birth defects of the eyes and physical deformities, including spina bifida. Previous research has linked opioid… Read More

FDA Requires Emergency Safety Study of Vaginal Mesh

January 5, 2012 — Do you have a vaginal mesh lawsuit? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requiring an emergency safety studies of vaginal mesh, surgical mesh, and Transvaginal mesh. The FDA is forcing the companies who make these medical devices to study the risks, after years of reports that they can cause serious… Read More

Drug Side Effect Lawsuits Prompted by Suppressed Research

January 5, 2011 — A series of reports published in the British Medical Journal and reported by MedPage Today have raised awareness about the issue of drug research being routinely suppressed — including federally funded research. Some examples are Vytorin, Multaq, Avandia, and Medtronic’s bone-graft stimulating product, Infuse, which have prompted thousands of drug side… Read More

Military Bans Sale of DMAA on Bases | Contact a DMAA Lawyer

January 4, 2012 — If you have suffered a side effect after taking DMAA, you should contact a DMAA lawyer. You may have a DMAA lawsuit. There is growing evidence that the drug is dangerous, and can lead to serious, life-threatening side effects. Following the deaths of two soldiers who were found to have the… Read More

Lap-Band Class Action Lawsuits and FDA Prompt New Warning

January 4, 2012 — Facing increasing pressure from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the advertising company responsible for the ubiquitous 1-800-GET-THIN advertisements have placed a warning on their website about the risk of Lap-Band Surgery. The company is now facing numerous Lap-Band Class Action Lawsuits. If you have been injured, you may want to… Read More