Family of deceased Smoker awarded $40 million in damages

Patricia Allen began smoking in 1966 at the age of 17. Within two years she became addicted to nicotine. Despite attempts to quit she smoked about two packs per day for the next 36 years. She was diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in 1996 and died in 2009 at age 60. Her husband [...]

Nurofen Plus Tablets Recalled

Reckitt Benckiser (UK) Ltd has received further reports of rogue blister strips in cartons in 2 additional batches of Nurofen Plus tablets. One of the new batches contains Seroquel XL 50 mg tablets and one contains the Pfizer product Neurontin 100mg capsules. Seroquel XL 50mg is an anti psychotic drug. Nurofen Plus tablets are a [...]

Botox Injures Man’s Nervous System

A former Vietnam veteran has sued Allergan Incorporated, the manufacturer of Botox, claiming that a botox treatment caused him a permanent brain injury. Douglas Ray suffered from hand tremors and his condition worsened over time and in 2007 his neurologist recommended Botox treatments. The first two treatments went without incident but shortly after receiving the [...]

Medical Device Alert Issued for Umbilical Chord Clamp

An umbilical chord clamp manufactured by Farla Medical Ltd. has been the subject of a medical device alert by the MHRA in the UK. The manufacturer issued a field safety notice for this device on the 28th June 2011. The MHRA has requested action by all healthcare workers who use the umbilical chord clamp. The [...]

High Court Awards Woman €35,000 for Soft Tissue and Psychological Injuries

A 31 year old Galway woman who sustained soft tissue injuries in a road traffic accident on the 6th February 2008 has received an award of €35,000 from the High Court. Ms. Louise Fogarty sustained neck and back injuries when a car collided with the drivers side of her car. Medical reports obtained by Ms. [...]

MIRAPEX CLAIMS

Mirapex is prescribed to people with primary restless leg syndrome and signs of symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that is characterised by a lack of dopamine in the brain, which is the chemical that creates co-ordinated muscle activity. Once 80% of the necessary dopamine is depleted, signs of Parkinson’s disease [...]

LEXAPRO CLAIMS

Lexapro is prescribed to treat patients for depression and anxiety disorders. Depression is often accompanied by anxiety. Depression affects as many as one in four women and one in ten men. It can make it hard for you to work, rest or complete many daily functions and it can also lead to suicide. Depression can [...]

DANGERS OF BOTOX

The FDA released a warning on the 8th of February 2008 about adverse reactions, including respiratory failure and death caused by botox injections. The reactions are similar to symptoms of botulism which includes difficulty swallowing, weakness and breathing problems. What side effects can Botox cause?   Botox can cause respiratory failure and death. The symptoms [...]

Cardiologists Call for New Regulatory System for Medical Devices

The European Society of Cardiology has called for a co-ordinated European system to oversee the approval of medical devices. The ESC is concerned about the adequacy of current standards of evaluation after several failures of cardiovascular devices. They believe the European regulatory system needs to be updated. Speaking today Liam Moloney, medical Solicitor said, “There [...]

Medical Device Alert Issued for Head Rest Attached to Operating Tables

A medical device alert has been issued by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulation Agency in relation to head rests attached to operating tables. The head rests are manufactured by Maquet Limited. The manufacturer issued a field safety notice for this device on the 12th of May 2011. When using the device it is essential [...]