Emails, Expert Testimony Illustrate Dangers of the DePuy ASR
The safety of the DePuy metal-on-metal hip implant continues to be called into question during the Kransky v. DePuy case currently taking place at the California Superior Court in Los Angeles County. Emails and expert testimony paint the device in an unflattering light, especially when it comes to demonstrably heightened levels of metal that could… read more
Vibe, Matrix, & Corolla Vehicles Recalled Over Airbag Deployment Risk
Pontiac Vibe, Corolla Matrix, and Corolla vehicles of the 2003 through 2004 model years are being recalled by Toyota. A total of 887,709 vehicles are being recalled because of the possibility that shorting could occur within the circuits of the Supplemental Restraint System. The ensuing increase of heat which could occur might lead the circuits… read more
4,200 Nanospheres Magnetic Desk Toys Recalled Over Ingestion Hazard
More high powered magnet sets are being recalled because of the potential injury threat they could pose to children and others who swallow more than one of the magnets. This recall was announced by the American Fork, Utah-based Kringles Toys and Gifts and pertains to Nanospheres Magnetic Desk Toys containing 231 tiny magnets. 4,200 units… read more
Fall Risk Prompts Expanded Recall of Sportspower BouncePro Trampolines
In May of last year, around 92,000 Sportspower BouncePro trampolines that contained brown tetlon netting were recalled because of the fall hazard posed to children. Now, that recall has been expanded to include an additional 28,000 units with black netting. As before, the netting around these 14-foot wide units is in danger of breaking, which… read more
12,200 Crux, Secteur, and Tarmac SL4 Bikes Recalled Over Fall Threat
A company based in the California city of Morgan Hill is recalling a series of bikes because of the potential threat posed to the safety of riders. If you’re a cycling enthusiast, then it’s important that you pay attention to the following recall directive. Specialized Bike Components has announced the recall, which pertains to Crux,… read more
Texting While Driving Ban Introduced in Florida For Fourth Time
Three times a Senator from Venice, Florida has attempted to get a bill passed that would ban texting at the wheel, and three times the measure failed for one reason or another. The Senator explains that the House has never looked upon such a measure with favor and thus never even brought the ban to… read more
Guide To Driving Safely When Snow and Ice Put Vehicles at Risk
All across the country, we’re seeing excessively cold temperatures and wind chill that makes unpleasant conditions seem downright nasty. It’s a tough environment that’s made even more dangerous when a winter storm blows through to compromise roads. You need to know how to safely operate a vehicle if you’re going to brave the conditions, and… read more
Doctors Urged By FDA To Use Caution With All-Metal Hip Implants
Recently, the Food and Drug Administration issued new safety directives meant to be followed by healthcare professionals thinking about recommending a hip implant to a patient. The FDA’s new guidelines were released in order to ensure that all patients are made aware of the potentially heightened risks of submitting to a procedure involving a metal… read more
Hypocrisy Rampant Among Cellphone Drivers, According to AAA Study
Many who participated in a survey from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety appear hypocritical when it comes to cellphone usage while driving. Although nine out of ten respondents said they thought distracted driving was a serious problem on our nation’s roadways, many of these folks are the very same people who use their phones… read more
Opening Salvos In DePuy ASR Metal on Metal Hip Implant Case
A lawsuit filed against the makers of the Depuy ASR metal on metal hip implant has reached the state court level in Los Angeles, and evidence has been turned up which further calls into question the safety of the device. It’s been alleged that the all-metal implant from Johnson & Johnson can fail at inordinately… read more
FDA Warns of Liver Damage Risk Possibly Posed By Samsca
The Food and Drug Administration is warning doctors and consumers alike of the potential liver damage that could result due to the consumption of the drug known as Samsca, or tolvaptan. During a three year clinical trial partially involving the use of placebos, three patients experienced liver enzyme abnormalities. Doctors stopped providing the persons with… read more
Volvo Collision Warning System Hits The Brakes When a Driver Won’t
Automakers continue to introduce stunning technology that would have seemed like the stuff of science fiction even just a few years ago. Automobiles and roadside objects can now communicate with each other to detect dangerous circumstances, dashboards can let a driver know when he or she is too sleepy to safely drive, and Google is… read more
