The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency in the UK has issued a medical device alert in relation to all types, makes and models of breast implants. There is uncertain evidence that women with breast implants may have a very small but increased risk of Anaplastic Large Cell lymphoma (ALCL) of the breast. Directors of […]
DePuy recall Hip Implant Aids From Market
DePuy, a division of Johnson & Johnson have issued a field safety corrective notice for its Acetabular Cup Trimming aid, This is an orthopaedic instrument intended to be used as a guide to trim the flange of the Acetabular Hip Implant prior to insertion. Investigations have identified that the incorrect orientation trimming aid is located […]
Herbal Weight Loss Pill contained banned Sibutramine
Sibutramine was a prescription only medicine. Its marketing authorisation was withdrawn for safety reasons in January 2010 following a warning from the European Medicines Agency that it increased the risks of heart attacks and strokes. Several patients have reported suffering a range of side effects including palpitations, severe gastritis and abdominal pain as well as […]
8 Million Doses of Fake Viagra Seized
€13 million worth of fake Viagra was seized by UK Border Agency Officers last year. More than 8 ½ million tablets were intercepted before they could enter the black market for pharmaceutical drugs. In 2010 the MHRA in the UK were involved in the seizure of more than 2 million doses of illegal medicines as […]
The Legal Implications of Using Social Networking Sites At Work
Those who join social network sites and share information and materials run the risk of being held responsible to others as a “publisher”. Users who publish content can be liable for their publication just like any other content publishers like radio, print and TV. The law creates responsibilities for internet service providers (ISPs) which act […]
Short Term Lay-Offs, Should I Be Paid?
When an employee is placed on lay-off there is an obligation on the employer to continue to pay the employee, except in very limited circumstances. The Payment of Wages Act 1991 provides that “an employer shall not make a deduction from the wages of an employee unless – a) The deduction is required or authorised […]
DePuy ‘Hylamer’ Polyethylene Hips
It has been confirmed that DePuy International Limited supplied 2,021 of these components in England and Scotland between March 1990 and August 1999. Surgeons have asked those who have had replacement operations with the Hylamer Polyethylene component to seek immediate medical assistance from their doctors in order to detect any signs of premature wearing. The […]
High Court Awards Woman €35,000 for Soft Tissue and Psychological Injuries
A 31 year old Galway woman who sustained soft tissue injuries in a road traffic accident on the 6th February 2008 has received an award of €35,000 from the High Court. Ms. Louise Fogarty sustained neck and back injuries when a car collided with the drivers side of her car. Medical reports obtained by Ms. […]
Medical Device Alert – Oxygen Mask Recalled
Oxygen Masks manufactured by Lifecare Hospital Supplies Limited have been recalled. The masks are the Adult Duo Mask and the Clear View Adult Mask. The problem with the masks is that the oxygen connection point may be blocked as a result of a plastic moulding defect during manufacturing. This prevents oxygen delivery and leads to […]
Buggies Causing Finger Injuries Recalled
Single seat push chairs, “Classic V1” & “Sport V2” models which pose a risk of injury or cuts because a finger could get caught in the hinge of the push chairs during folding or unfolding have been recalled by the distributor. The models in question Classic V1 – 0208/0001 to 0510/0906 and Sport V2 – […]
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