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Defective Medical Products

The following information is provided by Pritzker Olsen, a premier personal injury law firm with decades of collective experience and a reputation for success. Our lawyers have recovered over 20 million dollars for people injured by defective medical products and the families of people whose deaths were associated with defective products. To contact Pritzker Olsen law firm, please call 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) or submit our online form for a free consultation. You will not have to pay any up-front fees, and we are not paid unless you win.

Compensation for Victims
of Dangerous and Defective Medical Products

A medical is defective if there is a design defect, a manufacturing defect (often too much of an active ingredient) or the labeling and any other warnings are insufficient to warn of risks. The law states that manufacturers must alert consumers to the possible problems and side effects their medical products can cause.

Thousands of people receive injuries from unsafe medical products each year. Those injuries deserve compensation, which can include the following:

Economic damages. Compensation for monetary losses such as past and future medical expenses, loss of past and future earnings,loss of employment or business opportunities.
Non-economic damages. Compensation for subjective, non-monetary losses such as pain, suffering, inconvenience, emotional distress, loss of society and companionship, loss of consortium, and loss of enjoyment of life.
Punitive damages. Damages awarded for the purpose of punishing a party for intentional or reckless behavior or actions motivated by malice.

Medical Product Lawsuits

Streptococcus Endrophthalmitis Linked to Repackaged Avastin
Our attorneys are investigating an outbreak of Steptococcus endophthalmitis (severe eye infection) in at least 12 people who were treated at 3 eye clinics in the Miami, Florida area with repackaged Avastin (bevacizumab). All of them lost all vision due to the eye infection. Contact us for a free consultation regarding an Avastin lawsuit.

Actos Bladder Cancer Lawsuit
Our attorneys are looking at cases of bladder cancer that may be linked to Acotos, a Type-2 diabetes drug. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a waring that use of Actos (pioglitazone) for more than one year may be associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer.

Simply Thick NEC
Our attorneys are investigating Simply Thick and necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in premature infants for several families who have contacted our firm.

Meds IV Recall: Attorneys for Serratia Marcescens
Our law firm is investigating Serratia Marcescens wrongful death in Alabama associated with an IV bag recall by Med IV. At least 9 people have died. Our attorneys are available for a free consultation regarding a Meds IV lawsuit.

DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuit
DePuy Lawsuit Our law firm is representing a number of clients who have had a DePuy hip replacement. In August or September of 2010, you may have received notice from your surgeon or hospital that the DePuy ASR™ XL Acetabular System implanted in your body during hip replacement surgery has been recalled by DePuy Orthopaedics, a company owned by Johnson & Johnson. You should contact our lawyers as soon as possible to protect your legal rights. For more information, please see the following:

Hip Replacement Recall
Lawyer for DePuy Lawsuit, Minneapolis, Minnesota (We are taking cases throughout the United States, but our offices are in Minneapolis, MN)
Hip Replacement Lawyer Minneapolis, Minnesota
Johnson & Johnson Hip Class Action Lawsuit Attorneys

We are represented a number of clients who have suffered phosphate nephropathy.

DePuy Lawsuit
Our attorneys are representing people who required revision surgery due to a defective DePuy ASR™ XL Acetabular System that was used for a total hip replacement. For more information, please see Hip Revision Surgery Lawsuit, Hip Revision Surgery Lawyer, Lawsuit against DePuy for Hip Revision Surgery, DePuy Hip Lawsuit.

Hip Replacement Lawsuit
Our initial investigation into the Depuy recall of hip implants has found evidence that all patients who received the recalled DePuy ASR™ XL Acetabular System have a claim against DePuy Orthopaedics Inc. and its parent company, Johnson & Johnson. Read about the DePuy hip replacement recall. For more information, please see Hip Replacement Recall, Lawyer for DePuy Lawsuit, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Hip Replacement Lawyer Minneapolis, Minnesota, Johnson and Johnson Hip Lawsuit.

Triad Alcohol Pads Recall
On January 5, 2011, Triad Group, a manufacturer of over-the-counter products in Hartland, Wisconsin, initiated a recall involving ALL LOTS of ALCOHOL PREP PADS, ALCOHOL SWABS, and ALCOHOL SWABSTICKS manufactured by Triad Group. Bacillus cereus infection lawsuit.

Hand Sanitizer Lawsuit
Attorneys Fred Pritzker and David Szerlag are investigating a hand sanitizer lawsuit involving the following products:

Safe4Hours Hand Sanitizing Lotion
CleanWell All-Natural Foaming Hand Sanitizer, CleanWell All-Natural Hand Sanitizer, CleanWell All-Natural Hand Sanitizing Wipes, and CleanWell All-Natural Antibacterial Foaming Handsoap.

Humira Lawsuit
A Humira lawsuit was filed on behalf of a woman who had rheumatoid arthritis. She claims she developed cancer (lymphoma) after taking Humira, a drug manufactured by Abbot Laboratories (Abbot Labs). (Abbott Laboratories Lawsuit)

Yaz Lawsuit
Yaz lawsuits are alleging the use of Yaz caused serious injury, including heart attack, stroke, embolism, deep vein thrombosis and kidney failure. Instead of a class action lawsuit, Yaz lawsuits have been consolidated in multidistrict litigation (MDL).

Yasmin Lawsuit
According to Yasmin lawsuits filed in several states, Yasmin allegedly contains a diuretic, drospirenone, which blocks the hormone aldosterone and causes dehydration from increased potassium secretion and increased absorption of sodium. Instead of a Yasmin class action lawsuit, federal Yasmin lawsuits have been consolidated in multidistrict litigation (MDL).

Propylthiouracil Liver Failure Lawsuit
The FDA has identified 34 cases of severe liver injury associated with propylthiouracil. Twenty-three cases were in adult patients and 11 were in pediatric patients. Of the 23 adult cases, 13 deaths and five liver transplants were reported. Among the 11 pediatric cases, two cases resulted in death and seven patients required a liver transplant.

Voltaren Lawsuit
In postmarketing reports, Voltaren has allegedly been associated with cases of severe hepatic reactions, including liver necrosis, jaundice, fulminant hepatitis with and without jaundice, and liver failure. Some of these reported cases resulted in fatalities or liver transplantation.

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Lawsuit
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received reports of 6 deaths and 77 injuries associated with negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) in the last two years.

Synthes Synex Lawsuit
The Synthes Synex recall was prompted by the six adverse events. In each of these cases, the patient suffered injury when the Ti Synex VBR lost height. After reviewing the facts of these cases, the FDA announced that it had classified the recall of Synthes Ti Synex II VBR products as Class I.

Zicam Lawsuit
Since the introduction of Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel to the market in 1999, FDA has received more than 130 reports of anosmia associated with the use of Zicam zinc-containing intranasal products. Read Zicam smell loss lawsuit information. Several class action lawsuits have been filed. Read Zicam class action lawsuit information. In response to a warning letter from the FDA, Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. recalled certain Zicam products. Read about the Zicam recall. More information: Zicam Lawyers, Matrixx Initiatives Lawsuit, Matrixx Initiatives Class Action Lawsuit, Matrix Initiatives FDA, Zicam FDA, Zicam anosmia lawsuit.

Lawsuit Involving Acute Phosphate Nephropathy
Our law firm is representing a number of clients who have suffered renal failure (Phospho-soda kidney failure) after the use of certain phospo-soda products. Company has recently announced a Phospho-soda recall. Read more: recall, kidney failure, laxative lawsuit, Phospho-soda lawsuit. Related to the lawsuits are cases involving Visicol kidney failure or OsmoPrep. Read about a Visicol lawsuit or an OsmoPrep lawsuit. Learn more about kidney failure after use products.

Bayer Lawsuit
Lawsuits have been filed against Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. alleging serious injury from Yaz and Yasmin, birth control products. Read about a Yaz lawsuit and a Yasmin lawsuit.

Hydroxycut Recall
Pritzker Olsen attorneys are currently investigating cases of liver damage to dieters and body builders who have used Hydroxycut, a widely sold nutritional supplement. Read about a Hydroxycut lawsuit.

Fentanyl Lawsuit
We are representing We represent families of loved ones killed by the Fentanyl Pain Patch. These Fentanyl pain patch medication delivery systems are manufactured by a number of companies including Janssen Pharmaceutica Products, Alza Corporation, PriCara, Mylan, Actavis, Watson and a Johnson & Johnson generic brand called Sandoz.

PoliGrip Lawsuit
A recent PoliGrip lawsuit involved a two men who had been diagnosed with neurological problems including myelopathy and neuropathy.

Fixodent Lawsuit
Lawsuits continue to be filed against Proctor & Gamble, manufacturer of Fixodent, on behalf of people who used Fixodent to secure their dentures and then tested positive for zinc poisoning.

Denture Cream Lawsuit
Several lawsuits have been filed alleging denture cream caused zinc poisoning in denture wearers. The denture cream lawsuits involve Fixodent, a Proctor & Gamble product, and PoliGrip, a GlaxoSmithKline product.

We are representing clients injured by defective Medtronic defibrillator leads. Two of our clients were shocked over twenty times before medical professionals were able to turn off the defibrillator. Contact us regarding these Medtronic recall cases involving the Sprint Fidelis brand Medtronic defibrillator lead recall. Learn more about a Medtronic lawsuit.

Duragesic Recall
A Duragesic recall has been issued by PriCara, Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. All lots of 25 microgram/hour (mcg/hr) DURAGESIC® (fentanyl transdermal system) CII patches sold by PriCara in the United States and all 25 mcg/hr fentanyl patches sold by Sandoz Inc. in the United States are being voluntarily recalled as a precaution from wholesalers and pharmacies.

Tendon Rupture Lawsuit Lawyer
The FDA has determined that the use of fluoroquinolones, a class of antibiotics, can lead to tendon rupture.

Clarcon Lawsuit
FDA has warned consumers not to use Clarcon products. For more information, please see the following: CitruShield lawsuit, Dermassentials DermaBarrier lawsuit, Dermassentials lawsuit, Iron Fist lawsuit, Skin Shield lawsuit.

Total Body Formula "Recall"
CDC and FDA have linked cases of renal failure (kidney failure), hair loss, fingernail loss, elevated hepatic enzymes, thrombocytopenia, hemolysis, changes in thought processes, gastrointestinal disorders, chest pain, erythema/flushing/rash, dizziness, headache, agitation, and rhabdomyolysis to Total Body Formula and Total Body Mega Formula, dietary supplements manufactured for Total Body Essential Nutrition, Inc. Read more about the Total Body Formula "recall" and a possible Total Body Formula lawsuit. Read updated information on Total Body Recall, chromium and renal failure (kidney failure).

Promethazine Lawsuit
Lawsuits have been filed against Wyeth alleging intravenous administration of Phenergan, a promethazine product, caused gangrene, resulting in amputation.

Intelence Complications
INTELENCE, a drug used for the treatment of HIV-1 infection, may cause life-threatening toxic epidermal necrolysis and hypersensitivity reactions, sometimes accompanied by hepatic failure (liver failure).

Darvocet Lawsuit and Darvon Lawsuit
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has reported that use of propoxyphene in medications such as Darvocet has been linked to fatal overdoses.

Selenium Poisoning (Toxicity)
Total Body Formula, a dietary supplement, has been found by FDA to contain hazardous levels of selenium (up to 200 times the label value). Read about selenium poisoning (toxicity) and a possible Total Body Essential Nutrition, Inc. lawsuit.

Chromium Poisoning (Toxicity)
Total Body Formula, a dietary supplement, has been found by FDA to contain hazardous levels of chromium. Read about chromium poisoning (toxicity) and a possible Total Body Essential Nutrition, Inc. lawsuit.

Fentanyl Patch Recall
Actavis Inc. has announced that its subsidiary Actavis South Atlantic LLC is proceeding with the voluntarily recall from wholesalers and pharmacies of all lots of Fentanyl transdermal system CII patches sold in the United States. Read about the Fentanyl patch recall.

Tysabri Liver Damage and Wrongful Death
TYSABRI® may have caused severe liver injury that could lead to death or the need for a liver transplant. In a February 2008 “Dear Healthcare Professional Letter,” Biogen Idec, Inc., Elan Corp. and FDA notified healthcare professionals of reports of clinically significant liver injury, including markedly elevated serum hepatic enzymes and elevated total bilirubin, occurring as early as six days after the first dose of Tysabri. A Tysabri lawsuit may include a product liability claim and a Tysabri lawyer can explain a medical malpractice claim.

Botox Wrongful Death
FDA has received reports of systemic adverse reactions including respiratory compromise and death following the use of botulinum toxins types A and B (botox) for both FDA-approved and unapproved uses. At least 23 people have died, most of them children treated for cerebral palsy-accociated limb spasticity.Use of botulinum toxins for treatment of limb spasticity (severe arm and leg muscle spasms) in children or adults is not an approved use in the U.S. Read about botox wrongful death and the lack of a botox recall.

Colchicine "Recall"
On February 6, 2008, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its intention to take enforcement action against companies marketing unapproved injectable colchicines. Colchicine is a highly toxic drug that can easily be administered in excessive doses, especially when given intravenously. The FDA is aware of 50 reports of adverse events associated with the use of intravenous colchicine, including 23 deaths. Read more about the colchicine "recall" and lawyer information.

COMPLETE MoisturePLUS Recall
Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. has recalled COMPLETE® MoisturePLUS(TM) multipurpose contact lens care solution. This contact lens solution has been associated with Acanthamoeba keratitis, a rare but serious eye infection. Learn more about the COMPLETE MoisturePLUS recall. Read the FDA notification regarding the AMO Complete MoisturePlus recall.

ApotheCure-compounded Colchicine Recall
3 people in Oregon and Washington may be dead after injections of Colchicine that was compounded by ApotheCure, a Texas pharmacy company. ApotheCure may have compounded the injectionable Colchicine to be far stronger than it should have been (possibly ten times stronger). Read more about ApotheCure and a possible Colchicine lawsuit.

Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch
Women using the Ortho Evra birth control patch have been shown to have a higher risk for developing blood clots that can lead to heart attack, stroke and other serious health problems. Read FDA September 2006 announcement regarding the Ortho Evra birth control patch.

Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch Lawsuit Update
The Ortho Evra birth control patch has been linked to numerous cases of stroke, heart attack, and other serious illnesses. In November 2005 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved updated labeling for the Ortho Evra birth control patch to warn healthcare providers and patients that the Ortho Evra birth control patch exposes women to higher levels of estrogen than most birth control pills. The new bolded warning specifically states that women who use the Ortho Evra birth control patch are exposed to about 60 percent more total estrogen in their blood than if they were taking a typical birth control pill containing 35 micrograms of estrogen. Read the Ortho Evra birth control patch lawsuit update.

Duragesic Recall
In February and April of 2004, the FDA announced a Duragesic recall (fentanyl pain patch recall) due to the possibility of leakage of medication from the patch onto the skin of the patient. Duragesic is a pain patch that contains fentanyl, a highly concentrated pain killer that is up to 100 times stronger than morphine. Exposure to the leaked medication from the Duragesic patch could result in inadvertent ingestion or an increased absorption of the opiate component fentanyl, leading to potentially-life-threatening complications. Read more about the Duragesic recall.

Duragesic and Fentanyl FDA Advisory
In July of 2005, the FDA issued an advisory regarding reports of death and other serious side effects from overdoses of fentanyl in patients using fentanyl transdermal (skin) patches for pain control. Deaths and overdoses had occurred in patients using both the brand name product Duragesic and the generic product. Read more about the FDA advisory regarding Duragesic and fentanyl. Read about a duragesic recall.

Traysylol Poses Risk of Kidney Failure
January 28, 2006—An article in the January issue of the New England Journal of Medicine reported that Trasylol, a popular blood-clotting drug used after heart bypass surgery, poses an increased risk of kidney failure, cardiovascular events, and stroke. Learn more about the risks of Trasylol.

Contact PritzkerOlsen, P.A.
If you feel you have suffered because of a defective medical device, including a Guidant defibrillator or Guidant pacemaker, consulting with a defective medical device attorney at PritzkerOlsen, P.A. , can help you understand the array of issues involved in cases of this type.

Senior partner, personal injury lawyer Fred Pritzker, has over 30 years of experience helping injured people understand their rights. When someone is at fault for an injury, he knows how to fight for fair compensation, including pain and suffering and punitive damages. He has recovered numerous settlements and verdicts in excess of $1,000,000 for clients and has been named a Super Lawyer by his peers.

Contact PritzkerOlsen, P.A. for a free consultation. You can reach us toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or fill in our online consultation form. We are a national law firm and represent clients throughout the United States.

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AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell

Attorneys Fred Pritzker and Eric Hageman have been given the highest rating by Martindale-Hubbell for attorney, AV Preeminent. An AV® certification mark is a significant rating accomplishment - a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence.

Adjunct Teaching Position At U of M Law School

Attorney Brendan Flaherty has accepted an adjunct teaching position at the University of Minnesota Law School. For the 2011 spring semester, Flaherty will teach a course entitled "Practice and Professionalism," which will introduce students to foundational lawyering skills and professional responsibility issues.

Attorney Elliot Olsen Speaks at Conference

Attorney Elliot Olsen recently spoke at the Seventh Annual LifeScience Alley Conference in Minneapolis on Preemption and the Future of Medical Device Litigation. He appeared with Randall Pattee of Lindquist and Vennum and Jean Lance, VP of corporate legal and general counsel for Boston Scientific.

Named Super Lawyer

In recognition of their achievements, Attorneys Fred Pritzker, Elliot Olsen and Eric Hageman were named "Super Lawyers" by Law & Politics magazine. According to Super Lawyers, "The objective is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource to assist attorneys and consumers in the search for legal counsel."

Brendan Flaherty Named a Rising Star

In recognition of his achievements, Attorney Brendan Flaherty was named a 2010 Rising Star by Minnesota Law & Politics. Only 2.5 percent of the state’s lawyers are included on the list, which highlights Minnesota’s best up-and-coming legal talent.

Fred Pritzker Listed in The Best Lawyers in America

Fred Pritzker has been notified that he will again be listed in The Best Lawyers in America for his work in personal injury litigation.

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