The Recall Lawyers

The CEO of Johnson & Johnson sails off into the sunset, leaving a wave of recalls in his wake

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:58:37 -0500

Bill Weldon, still the current CEO of Johnson & Johnson, will step down from his post in April of 2012. He is not being fired. This move is completely voluntary. Which, is extremely disappointing. Johnson & Johnson accrued over $65 billion in sales last year, but also lead the industry in product recalls.

Honda ATV's Faulty Suspension Prompts Recall

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:28:11 -0500

American Honda Motor Company has recalled 2,900 of its 2012 Honda FourTrax Rancher ATV's (pictured below). Reports indicate the ATV's front right upper suspension arm can separate. The suspension defect can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crash. Honda is aware of four incidents with at least one resulting in injury. The recalled ATV's were sold nationwide from September 2011 through January 2012 with model numbers of TRX420TE and TRX420TM.

Pro Armor Utility Vehicle Door Latches Recalled

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:11:32 -0500

Pro Armor recently issued a voluntary recall of their Slam Latches. According to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission, the pin can disengage from the Pro Armor Slam Latch allowing the door to open while the vehicle is moving. Pro Armor has received nine reports of the latch pin disengaging. The recalled pins were sold for use in the Kawasaki Teryx, Polaris RZR and Can-Am Commander utility vehicles.

Infants' Tylenol Oral Suspension Recalled

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:15:54 -0500

Approximately 574,000 1oz. bottles of grape flavored Infants' Tylenol Oral Suspension are being recalled. According to the FDA, problems with the product's SimpleMeasure dosing system prompted the recall. SimpleMeasure includes a dosing syringe, which a caregiver or parent inserts into a protective cover, or "flow restrictor," at the top of the bottle to measure the proper dose. In some cases, the flow restrictor was pushed into the bottle when inserting the syringe.

The attorneys of Jones Ward PLC represent hundreds of persons all across the country who have been injured by defective products, prescription drugs and medical devices. If you or someone you know has been injured by any type of defective or recalled product, contact attorney Terrance Massey. You can reach him by phone at (502) 882-6000 or by email at tj@jonesward.com.

January 2012 Drug Label Changes

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:48:37 -0500

In January sixty-three medical products underwent label revisions, with changes to the prescribing information to include any of the following areas: boxed warnings, contraindications, warnings, precautions, adverse reactions, patient package insert, and medication guide.

The following medications have been affected:

FDA Considers Requiring More Studies of Transvaginal Mesh

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 07:41:00 -0500

On January 4, 2012, the FDA announced that it is considering changing the classification of transvaginal mesh from a Class II to Class III medical device.

What is the difference between Class II and Class III?

A Class III device requires "an independent assessment of safety and effectiveness during a premarket review." Basically, a Class III drug goes through rigorous trials before it is approved by the FDA for use. A Class II device, on the other hand, may be exempt from this kind of testing or premarket review.

How did transvaginal mesh get approved by the FDA in the first place?

For most Class II devices, they are not required to go through premarket review because of the FDA's 510(k) submission process. This process allows drug companies to get their devices approved by the FDA by claiming that they are "substantially equivalent" to a device that has already been approved. 168 transvaginal mesh devices on the market became FDA approved through this process.

Was there any kind of testing of transvaginal mesh?

There were lab studies and animal studies that drug companies submitted to the FDA. There were no human studies.

If transvaginal mesh is reclassified from a Class II to Class III device, companies that make these devices will be required to go through postmarket surveillance studies. According to FDA policy, this process can take up to three years. It could have a very significant impact on some of the ongoing lawsuits brought by women and their spouses who have been injured by transvaginal mesh.

What is transvaginal mesh?

Transvaginal is mesh that is used in the vagina for certain surgeries to treat one of the following conditions:

Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP). For more information on POP, click http://www.the-recall-lawyers.com/2011/09/fda-to-hold-transvaginal-mesh.html#more

Sudden Urinary Incontinence (SUI). This is a condition that occurs when a woman is unable to prevent urine from leaking from her urethra. There are many known causes, the most common of which is pregnancy. Multiple pregnancies may cause this condition to become permanent.

Dance Is Over For Recalled Dancing Teapots

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:57:31 -0500

Dancing Teapots were recently recalled by Ganz U.S.A. LLC. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the teapot's handle can become extremely hot, posing a burn hazard to users. The voluntary recall only affects the 32-ounce teapots (pictured below). The Dancing Teapots were sold nationwide from December 2011 through January 2012 in various colors. To avoid the risk of burn, consumers should stop using the teapots immediately.

Tumblekins Toys Recalled For Risk Of Choking and Laceration

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:31:22 -0500

International Playthings LLC and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced the voluntary recall of International Playthings' Tumblekins Toys. According to the Commission, the toys can break into sharp small pieces. These pieces pose both a choking and laceration hazard to young children. The recalled products were sold nationwide from March 2011 through December 2011. To avoid injury, consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children immediately.

The attorneys of Jones Ward PLC represent hundreds of persons all across the country who have been injured by defective products, prescription drugs and medical devices. If you or someone you know has been injured by any other type of defective or recalled product, contact attorney Terrance Massey. You can reach him by phone at (502) 882-6000 or by email at tj@jonesward.com.

Free Iphone and Ipad App is now available to warn parents of dangerous products

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:50:24 -0500

The App is called "Recalls Plus" and is meant to be a one-stop-shop for parents and consumers who want to avoid dangerous products. The App has information from various databases, including the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture to name a few.

Childrens' Slides Recalled From All Over The Country

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:41:31 -0500

The Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with manufacturer Landscape Structures Inc., have announced the nationwide recall of the children's slide is known as the Slalom Glider.

Large Spinach Company Recalls Over 114 Tons of Spinach Containing E-Coli

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:47:48 -0500

In an action that never appeared on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's recall list, Tiro Tres Farms pulled more than 114 tons of spinach from the market in December after a sample tested positive for E. coli O157:H7. The product, cut-leaf curly spinach, was distributed in 30-pound increments in Colorado; Kentucky; Massachusetts; Pennsylvania; and Ontario and Quebec, Canada.

Pradaxa Attorney: Bleeding Complications Are Dangerous

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:28:22 -0500

WARNING: If you cut yourself, you have a real risk that you may bleed to death. Go to the hospital immediately for a blood transfusion.

If the language above was in the Pradaxa label, would you buy it? I didn't think so. And neither does the maker of Pradaxa. If they included the language above, their sales would plummet. So what does the company do, they minimize the very serious risk of death and/or blood transfusions in the Pradaxa label.

Is that right? Is it fair? I don't think so. And lawyers across the country don't think so. In fact, Pradaxa attorneys across the country are hearing from the families of Pradaxa users who have suffered serious injuries and death because of this drug. Unlike it competitors, Pradaxa has no antidote for uncontrollable bleeding. There are no medicines that can cause the blood to coagulate and stop the bleeding naturally.

If you or a family member has been injured or killed because of uncontrollable bleeding caused by Pradaxa, contact Pradaxa attorney Larry Jones by clicking here.

Yaz Yasmin Settlement: Lawyer says Gallbladder Patients are being ignored

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:01:15 -0500

What's a gallbladder worth? This is the question that I've heard over and over and over again as it relates to the Yas, Yasmin and Ocella settlement discussions currently taking place across the country. Bayer (the maker of Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella) says a gallbladder is worth zero, nothing, nada, zip. Bayer says that the woman who lost their gallbladders were fat, out of shape, old, and generally unhealthy. Bayer says that they are not responsible for gallbladder losses because there are no epidemiological studies showing an increased risk of gallbladder disease in Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella users.

What do I say? Bring it on. A gallbladder removal is a very serious injury. I represent teenagers, as well as middle-aged women, in the Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella litigation. They aren't all fat or old or out of shape. Indeed, there are thousands of young woman (pretty, thin, and in shape) who have lost their gallbladders. These women had no prior health history that would suggest gallbladder disease. These women never knew that they were at risk. The women never knew that a Canadian Medical Association published a study that found that there was a "statistically significant" increase in gallbladder disease for Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella users when compared to other oral contraceptives.

So what's it worth? I'm an experienced trial lawyer. I can try these cases. I can't imagine that a jury would not award six figure verdicts. So when Bayer comes knocking at my door, they better be ready to negotiate reasonable settlements. If not, I'll go to court and try my cases on behalf of my gallbladder clients. We don't plan on letting them get away with endangering our daughters, moms, aunts, and nieces who have used Yas, Yasmin and Ocella.

STIHL Recalls Chain Saws Due to Risk of Injury

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:58:22 -0500

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has announced a voluntary recall of the MS 391 Chain Saw manufactured by STIHL, Inc. out of Virginia Beach, Virginia. Apparently, the flywheel on the chain saw can crack causing parts of the flywheel to separate and strike users or bystanders. Needless to say, these faulty chain saws pose a serious risk to users.

STIHL Recalls It's MS 391 Chain Saws

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:52:56 -0500

STIHL Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, recently issued a voluntary recall of STIHL's MS 391 chain saws. According to the Commission, the flywheel on the saw can crack causing parts of the flywheel to separate and hit users or bystanders. The recalled gas-powered chain saws have an orange top casing and a gray base. "MS 391" and "STIHL" are printed in an orange circle on the starter side of the saw. To avoid injury, consumers should immediately stop using the recalled saws.