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The FDA has classified a recall involving the Cartiva Synthetic Cartilage Implant (SCI), a defective medical device used to treat arthritis in the big toe joint. The recall affects all devices distributed between July 2016 and October 2024, following multiple reports of complications with the device. Complaints include implant subsidence, displacement, pain, nerve damage,…

Medtronic is currently facing legal claims due to product defects involving its Bravo acid reflux testing system. The purpose of these devices was to diagnose gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). However, a defect is causing them to fail when deployed. Patients injured may seek financial compensation through product liability lawsuits. The FDA Has Issued a…

Childbirth comes with an inherent risk of potential complications. Shoulder dystocia is one possibility: when an infant’s shoulders get stuck behind the mother’s pelvis or pubic bone during delivery. In some situations, including cases of medical malpractice, shoulder dystocia can lead to a lasting birth injury known as Erb’s palsy. A Minneapolis Erb’s palsy…

By law, physicians in Minnesota are required to exercise a reasonable degree of care and skill when treating patients and practicing medicine. If a medical provider negligently, carelessly or wantonly falls short of the expected standard of patient care, this is known as medical malpractice. Malpractice that injures or kills a patient can serve…

An inferior vena cava (IVC) filter is a medical device that is used to catch blood clots and prevent them from traveling to the heart and lungs, where they can cause deadly pulmonary embolisms.  While IVC filters can and have saved lives, they also carry a number of health complication risks for patients. If…

For many years, Minnesota has been known for experiencing some of the harshest winters in the country. Months of snow and icy conditions can increase crash risk on the roads, particularly along high-speed highways and rural stretches. These seasonal hazards, along with everyday driving behaviors such as speeding, impairment, distraction, and reckless driving, contribute…