A new study on power morcellation was recently accepted for publication by the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The researchers took a close look at the risks of power morcellation compared with the potential benefits of laparoscopic surgery over open surgery. They also hinted that a recently touted technique,... Read more »

A Texas jury has rejected a plaintiff’s claims that Ethicon should be held responsible for injuries related to the company’s Gynecare Prosima Pelvic Floor Repair System, implanted to treat pelvic organ prolapse. According to her complaint, the plaintiff was implanted with the Gynecare Promisa system on April of 2012 and... Read more »

IVC filters are designed to catch blood clots before they reach the heart or lungs, and are indicated for patients who cannot tolerate blood thinning medications. The main purpose of this medical device is to prevent pulmonary embolism, which can be fatal. Missouri resident Catherine Rowden claims that on September... Read more »

Richard Pohly has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of the da Vinci robot, claiming the device left him with permanent and disabling injuries. The plaintiff further states that the manufacturer was fully aware of the risks associated with their product, but failed to alert the medical community and general public. In... Read more »

A North Wales, PA man has filed an IVC filter lawsuit against C.R. Bard, Inc. and Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc., claiming the faulty device caused him to suffer serious and permanent injuries. An IVC filter is a small, cage-like device that is inserted into the inferior vena cava — the... Read more »

IVC filter problems have been the subject of a growing number of lawsuits in recent months. Now, another study has identified potential complications associated with the Cook Celect IVC filter. Researchers discovered that this particular IVC filter had a high rate of strut perforations in comparison to a similar device... Read more »

A measure that could impact how drugs and medical devices are approved by the FDA is currently awaiting its future in the U.S. Senate. H.R.6., also known as the 21st Century Cures Act has been approved by both the House of Representatives and the House Energy and Commerce Committee. However, concern... Read more »