Defective Products
The Dangers of Infant Inclined Sleepers
Inclined sleepers were at one time lauded as the answer to help infants sleep better at night. These products were sold in the millions and parents loved them. The design and development of the product followed the theory that an inclined angle of sleep for infants would help them sleep much better. This angle of…
Read MoreNew Jersey Health Officials Face Statewide Vaping Sickness Crisis
Over the past few years, vaping has become more and more popular among young people. This controversial habit has recently taken a dangerous turn, as hundreds of patients across the country – including several in New Jersey – have suffered mysterious lung illnesses doctors believe are a result of vaping. The vast majority of these…
Read MoreInjuries from Winter Storms in NJ
Hurricane season is officially over, but that doesn’t mean we’re out of the danger zone yet. New Jersey suffered its first major winter storm in November, which managed to paralyze most of the state with its unexpected snowfall totals. At least one NJ resident died, and there were almost 1,000 car accidents. The truth is,…
Read MoreMetal Hip and Knee Replacements Pose Risks Patients’ Health
The purpose of knee and hip replacements is to help the patient achieve a better quality of life with less pain and greater mobility. However, too often defective medical implants fail much earlier than they should, creating the need for additional surgery to correct the problem. This can lead to health uncertainty going forward as…
Read MoreLeaf Blowers Bring Unforeseen Risks
With fall almost upon us, the leaves have begun to change colors – beautiful red, yellow, and orange leaves eventually turn brown and fall to the ground. And while the process proves quitebeautiful, we eventually find them scattered across our sidewalks and lawns, creating a risk of slip and fall accidents. In such cases, the…
Read MoreDangers of Defective Toys
Every year, more than 250,000 children are seriously injured by unsafe toys. The majority of these victims are boys, and more than 60 percent are younger than 15 years old. Although most toys sold in the United States are relatively safe, when a child you know is harmed, it can be devastating. A defective toy…
Read MoreRisks Related to Birth Control Device
In July 2018, Bayer Pharmaceuticals announced that its permanent birth control device Essure would be removed from the market by 2019. The company has already stopped sales outside of the U.S. The company cites declining sales as the reason to pull it from the domestic market. The product has received numerous reports of adverse effects,…
Read MoreLax Regulations for Medical Devices
Medical devices come in all shapes, sizes, and functionalities, and they can be lifesavers to people with certain conditions. Often, medical devices remain inside the body to prevent a debilitating condition from developing or worsening. With regulatory processes becoming less strict, however, dangerous products are making their way into the market. When these defective medical…
Read MoreBirth Control Pills Recalled Amid Faulty Packaging
An American drug manufacturer recently issued a nationwide recall for its birth control product, fearing that misplaced capsules in its pill packages could result in unintended pregnancies. The packages should have contained 24 capsules with hormones, followed by four placebo capsules – but that sequence was mistakenly reversed during packaging. The order of the pills…
Read MoreRisk of Gastric Balloon Complications
Gastric balloons allow obese patients to lose weight quickly by temporarily controlling their appetite. Recently, however, concerns have surfaced over the safety of gastric balloons after several patients died. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has confirmed that their deaths were related to the devices and are rolling out new safety warnings to accompany them.…
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