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Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filters are designed to prevent blood clots from traveling to a patient’s lung (pulmonary emboli). They are most often implanted in patients who are not good candidates for blood thinners. Unfortunately, many of these filters fail, and frequently, a patient will have no idea their filter is not functioning as…

What is a Traumatic Brain Injury? A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is usually caused by a violent blow to the head or body. This can happen due to another person’s negligence, after using a defective product, or during a car accident, fall, or sports injury. Mild cases are usually temporary, but moderate to severe…

Hernia mesh is used to prevent organs and surrounding tissue from squeezing through holes or weak spots in abdominal muscles. Placed above or below the weak spot, or directly into the hole, this medical product is intended to act as scaffolding, allowing a patient’s own tissue to regenerate, eventually incorporating the mesh into surrounding…

Problems with Baby Powder Okay, so we know talc in baby powder has a history of being a problem. 1. Talc and Asbestos Talc in its natural form often contains asbestos, which is known to cause cancer in and around the lungs when inhaled. According to the American Cancer Society, talc-based consumer products have…

What is Transvaginal Mesh? Another type of mesh used for implants is “transvaginal mesh.” Transvaginal mesh is inserted within the vagina of female patients. It is used to treat incontinence (inability to control urination). What is Tension-free Vaginal Tape Transvaginal Mesh? Ethicon also makes a brand of transvaginal mesh called “Tension-free Vaginal Tape” (TVT)….

A Story of Denial and Disaster Our nice, middle-aged client was driving through an intersection when her car was suddenly struck by another vehicle barreling through a red light. The force was enough to spin her car into the next lane where it was hit a second time. Our client sustained numerous injuries including…