Off-label epidural steroid injections, or ESI, are used by millions of medical professionals to treat neck and back pain. However, patients often don’t realize “off-label” medical devices or medication are classified as such to highlight a crucial fact about...
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Month: June 2019
The Rising Danger of Electric Scooter Injuries & Fatalities
Electric scooters have taken over many cities around the world as an innovative, efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally-friendly form of transportation. These scooters operate on convenience and riders enjoy the many benefits while failing to consider the...
Ethicon Forced to Recall Malfunctioning Surgical Staplers
The FDA has issued a Class 1 recall for defective surgical staplers produced by Ethicon, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson. After an extensive investigation, Ethicon identified the malfunctions and was forced to pull products. Over 92,000 surgical staples were...
Herbal Supplement Kratom Under Fire by FDA for Injury & Death Claims
While the nation battles a catastrophic opioid epidemic, a new herbal supplement has emerged as the latest controversy in the health and drug worlds. Originating from Southeast Asia, kratom has been popularized in the West as a remedy for pain, anxiety, and drug...
FDA Kept a Hidden Database of Surgical Stapler Malfunctions
The Food and Drug Administration recently acknowledged that it maintained a hidden database of surgical stapler malfunctions. The “alternative summary” system contained over 56,000 reports of problems with the devices between 2011 and 2018. These non-public reports...