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Xeljanz and MACE Injuries Preliminary results from an FDA-mandated study conducted by Xeljanz and Xeljanz XR’s manufacturer, Pfizer, found that patients taking the popular rheumatoid arthritis medication are at an increased risk of developing serious heart-related injuries.  Xeljanz is also used to treat psoriatic arthritis and ulcerative colitis. The preliminary results of the study were concerning…

On December 15, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Penumbra, Inc.’s recall of all Penumbra JET 7 Xtra Flex catheters due to the “risk of unexpected death or serious injury.” Penumbra, Inc.’s recall included a warning that all medical facilities who used the Penumbra JET 7 Xtra Flex catheter should remove them…

Injuries Related to the Penumbra JET 7 Xtra Flex Catheter On December 15, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notified the public that Penumbra, Inc. had issued a voluntary recall of their Penumbra JET 7 Xtra Flex catheter due to reports of the product causing serious injuries and even death. The notice warned that…

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that Penumbra has recalled all units of the Penumbra Reperfusion Catheter with Xtra Flex Technology (Jet 7 Xtra Flex) due to increased risk of serious injury and death while removing blood clots in stroke patients. Free Consultation The Penumbra Jet 7 catheter recall comes after the FDA received over 200…

Hip replacements are among the most common orthopedic procedures in the United States. The operation is performed more than 300,000 times in the United States each year. During the procedure, a surgeon removes the damaged section of the hip joint and replaces it with artificial parts constructed of metal, ceramic, or hard plastic. Arthritis damage is…

Johnson & Johnson announced today it was discontinuing sales of its talc-based baby powder products in the United States and Canada amid a firestorm of lawsuits claiming its signature product contains asbestos. The announcement comes just weeks after US District Judge Freda Wolfson ruled to allow testimony from plaintiffs’ experts in the New Jersey-based Multidistrict Litigation. Thousands of claimants…