Walkup Melodia’s medical device attorneys handle cases across the country relating to government approved devices. Recently attorneys at the firm have been made aware of the FDA’s emergency recall of a potentially defective medical tool kit. H&H Medical Corporation is recalling its H&H Emergency Cricothyrotomy Kit. Some of these kits could have a defective endotracheal…
A nationwide recall of Viking Range refrigerators was announced after several reports of falling doors. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced the recall and has urged consumers to stop using the refrigerators if there is any indication that the doors are not sealed properly. “Viking has received 39 reports of falling refrigerator doors,…
Federal regulators recently fined Ford Motor Company for failing to promptly recall defective vehicles last year. Ford will pay a $17.35 million fine in connection with the 2012 recall of over 423,000 Escape sport utility vehicles. The Los Angeles Times reports that the recall centered on Ford Escapes and Mazda Tributes which had potentially dangerous…
Hundreds of cyclospora cases have been linked to salads from Olive Garden and Red Lobster restaurants. Officials say that diners were sickened at restaurants across Iowa and Nebraska after consuming salads made with tainted greens produced by Taylor Farms de Mexico. So far, at least 466 people have been sickened by cyclospora and at least…
Toyota announced today that it will recall around 342,000 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles. The carmaker says that its Tacoma pickups from the years 2004-2011 have a manufacturing defect which could lead to seat belt failure. USA Today reports that the screws in the Tacoma seat belts can come loose and fail to protect drivers and…
Stryker Orthopaedics recently announced a recall of its Rejuvenate and ABG II modular stem hip implants. This is the most recent recall impacting a class of all-metal hip implants that have been proven to be harmful to patients. Traditional hip implants use both metal and plastic components. Hip implants using only metal parts were introduced…
General Motors has expanded its recall of midsize SUVs containing an auto defect that poses a fire risk to consumers. The company announced that 230,000 midsize SUVs sold in North America had defective door modules which can catch fire. At least 58 car fires have been reported so far and the company says that the…
Officials from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently issued a warning to healthcare providers concerning drugs made by NuVision Pharmacy. The FDA questions the sterility of products manufactured by this compounding pharmacy. Sterile drugs which contain microbes can seriously sicken or kill patients. This most recent FDA announcement comes amid a renewed focus on…
Nissan Motor Company recently recalled certain models of its Cube and Micra compact cars. The manufacturer says that its vehicles have a manufacturing defect which may cause the steering wheels to become non-operable. Car recalls are common and typically result in minor quality assurance fixes. Many auto defects can contribute to car accidents however. In…
Nestlé USA has announced a recall of four types of frozen pizza popular in Northern California and across the country. The pizzas were sold under the DiGiorno and California Pizza brands and are being recalled because some consumers have found pieces of plastic inside of their pizzas. The company says that it has traced the…
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