After consultations with Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Stryker Othopedics has issued a hazard alert for the Stryker LFIT V40 to patients and healthcare professionals. The Stryker LFIT V40 are modular components used in total hip replacement surgeries. The hazard warning indicates that Stryker has received higher
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Stryker has started sending warning notices to surgeons stating that they have received more adverse reports than expected for hip implant failures using specific Stryker V40 femoral heads. The V40 femoral heads being warned about were manufactured prior to 2011. This new warning underscores the concerns that
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On August 24, 2016 a recall was issued in Canada for specific lots and certain sizes of the Stryker LFIT Anatomic COCR V40TM Femoral Heads. The affected Stryker V40 hip implant devices were manufactured prior to 2011. The recall notice, found on the Heath Canada website, indicates
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Summer Infant, Inc. has issued a recall of 86,000 Lil’ Luxuries infant bath tubs. The recall involves Lil’ Luxuries Whirlpool, Bubbling Spa & Shower with fabric slings. The reason for the recall is that the slings on the infant bath tubs can detach from the tub, posing
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The recent reports of creepy clown sightings started in August at the Fleetwood Manor apartment complex in Greenville, SC. According to multiple residents, someone in a creepy clown costume tried luring children into the woods with large amounts of cash. The frequency of reported clown sightings increased
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Halloween Pedestrian Accidents: A Deadly Night for Children Halloween is consistently one of the most dangerous nights for teens and younger children. While there may be some merit to concerns for treats that have been tampered with, the statistics show that these concerns should be placed elsewhere.
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Evenflo Company, Inc. has issued a recall of their Evolve 3-in-1 Combination Booster Seats. According to the recall, the child car seats have a button that allows for the adjustment of the harness tightness. Children in the seats are able to access this adjustment button and loosen
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The federal government has implemented a new rule that greatly protects the rights of nursing home abuse victims and their families. On September 28, 2016, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new rule, which prohibits nursing homes from using pre-dispute binding arbitration clauses
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Nissan has announced a recall of approximately 134,000 vehicles. The recall involves the 2016-2017 Maxima sedan and 2015-2017 Murano Hybrids due to a risk of an engine compartment fire. The only vehicles included in this recall are those equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control. The Intelligent Cruise Control
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Since 1998, the erectile dysfunction (ED) drug, Viagra has been prescribed to millions of men. Viagra was the first drug available to treat ED, generating billions of dollars in profit for drug giant Pfizer. Shortly after the release of Viagra, Pfizer was hit with numerous lawsuits from
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