by Alfredo Torrijos | May 20, 2016 | Defective Drugs & Medical Devices, Mass Torts, Products Liability
What is a Zimmer Hip Implant? The Zimmer Durom Cup hip implant was a metal on metal device implanted in patients from 2006 through 2008, before it was recalled. The implant used new metal on metal technology, which was claimed to last longer than non-metal on metal...
by Alfredo Torrijos | May 20, 2016 | Defective Drugs & Medical Devices, Mass Torts, Products Liability
What is a DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant? DePuy began marketing its Pinnacle hip implant system in the early 2000s as an alternative to other hip implants. The implant is a metal on metal device claimed to be longer lasting and ideal for younger and more active patients....
by Alfredo Torrijos | May 20, 2016 | Defective Drugs & Medical Devices, Mass Torts, Products Liability
Why do these forms of birth control cause vision loss? Mirena and Depo Provera have all been linked to the conditions pseudo tumor cerebri and idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). All three of the forms of birth control use hormones that increase a woman’s risk...
by Alfredo Torrijos | May 20, 2016 | Defective Drugs & Medical Devices, Mass Torts, Products Liability
What is Mirena? Mirena is an intrauterine device used as a form of birth control and is typically implanted for a five year period. Bayer, the manufacturer of Mirena, marketed it as birth control that freed women from worrying about pregnancy for years allowing for...
by Alfredo Torrijos | May 20, 2016 | Defective Drugs & Medical Devices, Mass Torts, Products Liability
What is a Bair Hugger Blanket? The Bair Hugger blanket manufactured by 3M is a warming blanket used to warm anesthetized patients during surgery. It is often used during joint replacement surgeries including hip and knee replacements. The blanket is used to help...
by Alfredo Torrijos | May 20, 2016 | Defective Drugs & Medical Devices, Mass Torts, Products Liability
What is an IVC Filter An inferior vena cava or IVC filter is used when a patient is at risk for blood clots. The IVC filter is implanted into the patient to prevent life threatening clots from migrating to major organs including the lungs and heart. While the IVC...
