November and December 2005 FDA Recalls

The recalls listed here are only a selection from the FDA's list of Class I recalls. Class I recalls involve a product that will probably cause severe injury or death. Read more about FDA recalls. If you or a family member has been injured by a product, you may have legal recourse against the manufacturer. Cases involving defective and dangerous products are called product liability cases. Attorney Fred Pritzker has 29 years of personal injury experience and has recovered millions of dollars for his clients, including a recent settlement for $3,750,000 involving a defective recreational vehicle. For a free consultation regarding injuries from any of the following products or any defective product, attorney Fred Pritzker can be reached toll-free at 1-888-377-8900, info@pritzkerlaw.com, or with the online consultation form.

Guidant VENTAK PRIZM® 2 DR and CONTAK RENEWAL® Defibrillators

FDA press release dated December 28, 2005–The FDA has updated information regarding the following Guidant heart devices:

VENTAK PRIZM® 2 DR, Model 1861: There have now been a total of 32 clinical failures, including 2 patient deaths.
CONTAK RENEWAL®, Model H135, and CONTAK RENEWAL® 2, Model H155: There have now been a total of 35 clinical failures, including 5 patient deaths.

Read more about the FDA Guidant defibrillator update.

Risk of Birth Defects with Paxil
December 8, 2005--The Food and Drug Administration alerted health care professionals and patients about early results of new studies for Paxil (paoxetine) suggesting that the drug increases the risk of birth defects, particularly heart defects, when women take it during the first three months of pregnancy. Read more about the risk of birth defects with paxil, and read information (including legal information) on birth injuries and defects.

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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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