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Boston Scientific Recalls Cardiology Guidewire After Patient Death

by Marilyn McGoldrick, Esq. | Dec 3, 2015

Boston Scientific has recalled the RotaWire Elite Guidewire and wireClip Torquer Guidewire components of its Rotablator Rotational Atherectomy System. The company received three reports of wires fracturing, one during preparation of the device, and two during actual surgeries. The fractures during surgery resulted in migration of the wire, puncturing the pericardium surrounding the heart. One patient died during surgery to remove the broken wire.

Michael Thornton Named Boston’s 2016 Class Action Lawyer of the Year

by Patricia M. Flannery | Dec 1, 2015

By: Patricia M. Flannery, Esq. Published on December 1, 2015 Thornton Law Firm LLP is pleased to announce that Michael P. Thornton has been recognized by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® as the 2016 "Lawyer of the Year" for Class Actions/Plaintiffs in Boston....

Duodenoscopes and Superbug Infections Scrutinized by FDA

by Marilyn McGoldrick, Esq. | Oct 8, 2015

Antibiotic-resistant superbug infections caused by duodendoscopes have become more and more common. In an effort to prevent future infections, the FDA has ordered the three manufacturers of duodenoscopes to perform postmarket surveillance on how the devices are being cleaned and sterilized (reprocessed) in clinical settings.

NBC News Investigates 27 Deaths Associated With Bard Blood Clot Filter

by Marilyn McGoldrick, Esq. | Sep 9, 2015

By: Marilyn McGoldrick, Esq. Published on September 9, 2015 NBC News has released the results of a year-long investigation into medical device manufacturer C.R. Bard and their "Recovery" blood clot filter. Part 1 of their report details the defects in the...

FDA Warns Invokana May Lead To Ketoacidosis

by Marilyn McGoldrick, Esq. | Aug 19, 2015

By: Marilyn McGoldrick, Esq. The Food and Drug Administration recently issued a Drug Safety Communication warning doctors and patients that taking the new class of diabetes drugs known as SGLT2 inhibitors — including Invokana — may lead to high levels of blood acids...

$9.2 Million Hip Implant Verdict Against Zimmer

by Marilyn McGoldrick, Esq. | Jul 28, 2015

By: Marilyn McGoldrick, Esq. UPDATE: The trial judge later granted a remittitur to Zimmer, ruling that the jury verdict was excessive. The plaintiff declined the trial judge's remittitur award of $828,153 and elected to appeal. In 2018 a California appeals...

Lawyers Have Heart 5K Road Race and Summer Celebration 2015

by Patricia M. Flannery | Jul 1, 2015

By: Patricia M. Flannery, Esq. Tuesday June 30th was the ninth "Lawyers Have Heart" Road Race and Summer Celebration at the Blue Hills Bank Pavilion in Boston. The annual event benefits the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association, raising money...

Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Replacement Devices Recalled

by Marilyn T. McGoldrick | Jun 20, 2015

by Marilyn McGoldrick, Esq. Published on June 20, 2015 Zimmer has announced a voluntary recall of its M/L Taper with Kinectiv Technology Femoral Stems and Necks used in hip replacements, because higher than expected amounts of manufacturing residues were left on...

Zofran Birth Defect Lawsuits

by Marilyn T. McGoldrick | Jun 17, 2015

by Marilyn McGoldrick, Esq. Published on June 17, 2015 They say that those that forget the past are doomed to repeat it. More than 50 years ago, thousands of babies born to women that were prescribed Thalidomide for morning sickness developed severe birth...

Fracking Linked to Lower Birth Weight Babies

by David C. Strouss | Jun 8, 2015

by David C. Strouss, Esq. Published on June 8, 2015 Pregnant women living near multiple fracking sites are more likely to have lower birth weight babies than those who live farther away, according to a new study by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of...

FBI Investigating What Manufacturers Knew About Morcellators

by Marilyn T. McGoldrick | Jun 1, 2015

By Marilyn McGoldrick, Esq. Because of concerns that federal laws may have been broken, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is now investigating laparoscopic power morcellators, the surgical tool found to spread cancer in women. Their investigation focuses on...

$100 Million Mesh Verdict Against Boston Scientific

by Marilyn T. McGoldrick | May 29, 2015

by Marilyn T. McGoldrick, Esq. A Delaware jury awarded $100 million dollars to a woman who suffered vaginal scarring and constant pain after receiving transvaginal mesh implants made by Boston Scientific. The Delaware state court jury awarded $25 million in...

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