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What are the Thoratec/Abbott HeartMate 2 and HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Devices? The HeartMate Left Ventricular Assist Devices or “LVADs” are pumps implanted into the chest to assist the function of a failing heart without replacing the heart itself. The HeartMate LVADs operate parallel to the heart and assist the weakened left ventricle by […]

What is The Medtronic HeartWare HVAD System? The Medtronic HeartWare HVAD System (“HeartWare” or “HVAD”) is a left ventricular assist device used to treat patients who are awaiting a heart transplant (bridge-to-transplant) and patients who are in end-stage heart failure and not eligible for or are too sick to receive a heart transplant (destination therapy). […]

What are (Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)? Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) are a large group of human-made chemicals that have been used in industry and consumer products worldwide since the 1950s. PFAS have been used specifically in some synthetic Class B firefighting foams, including aqueous film-forming foam (“AFFF”). What Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF)? AFFF […]

What are EzriCare and Delsam Artificial Tears and Eye Ointment? EzriCare and Delsam Pharma Artificial Tears and Eye Ointment are eye lubricants that are used as a protectant against further irritation or to relieve dryness of the eye.  Why Were EzriCare Artificial Tears Recalled? Global Pharma Healthcare manufactured both EzriCare and Delsam Pharma Artificial Tears […]

What is Tepezza (teprotumumab)? Tepezza is a medication for the treatment of thyroid eye disease “TED”. Thyroid eye disease is an autoimmune disease that causes the eyes to be pushed forward and bulge outward, which can lead to eye pain, double vision, and difficulty closing the eyelid.  Why Are People Filing Lawsuits? People who have […]

Wrongful Death Lawyers Wrongful death claims can be brought in a variety of circumstances when a person is killed in an accident caused by another’s negligence. No family wants to find themselves in this circumstance. These losses are real people — wives, husbands, fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, children — and cannot be replaced. The needless […]

Attention Polaris ATV Owners: If you have a Polaris Sportsman 850, XP 1000, or XP 1000 S ATV, there’s an urgent safety recall. Some of these models might have a fuel leak issue at the pump, creating a serious fire hazard if the fuel comes into contact with a hot surface.  If you own one […]

People at Camp Lejeune may have been exposed to contaminated water from 1953-1987. This affects anyone who served at Camp Lejeune or MCAS New River for at least 30 cumulative days from August 1953 through December 1987 and includes their family members who’ve been harmed by exposure to toxic chemicals in the drinking water. Specifically […]

Mayo Clinic Privacy Breach On October 7, 2020, the Mayo Clinic in Rochester revealed that the private health information of over 1,000 patients was accessed illegally. The type of records accessed by the former employee included sensitive and private images taken during clinic appointments. Mayo Clinic became aware of this privacy breach on August 5, […]

What is Paraquat? Paraquat (“Gramoxone”) is an herbicide, or weed killer, and is primarily manufactured by Syngenta and Chevron Chemical Company. It was introduced to the market in 1961 and is used by farmers and agricultural workers throughout the United States as an all-purpose weed killer. However, due to its toxicity, Paraquat is available for […]