BAD DRUGS & MEDICAL DEVICES.
At Robert J. DeBry & Associates, we strive to help all members of the community. In our community, there are common cases that people may not be aware of. Learn about each common case and contact us if you or a loved one are seeking settlement.
Zantac Recall
This over the counter medication is used to treat heartburn and GERDS (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Recent quality testing from Valisure Pharmacy detected high levels of NDMA. NDMA is a known human carcinogen; it is one of the substances given to laboratory rats to cause cancer.
Allergan’s Textured Breast Implants
Allergan announced a global recall of their Biocell breast implants and tissue expanders on July 24th of 2019 following a request from the FDA. The recall comes after a discovery that a rare type of cancer called anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (ALCL) has been linked to textured breast implants.
MONSANTO ROUNDUP NON-HODGKIN’S LYMPHOMA
Exposure to Round-up for lawn care or agriculture use has been associated with an increased risk for the development of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and other cancers.
GILEAD-HIV Severe Side Effect Lawsuit
Several lawsuits are being filed against drug manufacturer Gilead after inducing severe symptoms. Lawsuits claim Gilead shelved drugs based on tenofovir alafenamide fumarate (TAF) in 2004 to protect an older franchise based on tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF). The company did this despite knowing that TAF was a safer alternative to TDF.
3M’S COMBAT ARMS EARPLUGS LITIGATION
The company knowingly sold defective earplugs to the U.S. military without any forewarning of the earplugs’ decreased effectiveness. Without earplugs that properly and safely protect the deafening sounds of weapons and other military equipment, many members of the military who used these earplugs are left with hearing problems. Through the enforcement of the False Claims Act, soldiers who used the CAEv2 on active duty that are suffering various hearing issues can file a lawsuit against 3M.
STRYKER LFIT V40 RECALL
Concern is growing due to the potential risks associated with the Stryker LFIT V40 cobalt chrome femoral head. Stryker sent out an “Urgent Medical Device Recall” after receiving many complaints dealing with hip replacement failure and the femoral heads. Subsequently, patients using the Stryker LFIT V40 may be at risk of causing further damage.
