Volvo have recalled their V70 and S80 passenger cars due to a risk of injury to users as water may leak into the electric hydraulic power assisted steering pump affecting the functionality of the pump. As a result of this, various warning message symbols may light up on the dashboard display. In the worst case, […]
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NEW RECOMMENDATIONS ON CAESAREAN SECTIONS
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence in the United Kingdom has issued new guidelines on caesarean sections. The latest draft guidelines feature several new recommendations, including – 1. Women who have had up to and including four caesarean sections should be informed that their risk of fever, bladder injuries, surgical injuries and rupture […]
Medical Device Alert Issued for Commode
The Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency in the UK has issued a medical device alert for a Roma chair Anti Microbial Commode manufactured by Roma Medical Aids Ltd. The Manufacturer has been made aware of an incident where an arm became detached from the chair causing the user to fall. It is possible the arm […]
Injured Rally Spectator Awarded €199,000 by High Court
Blaine Murphy, a 25 year old Galway man, who sustained very serious injuries while he was a spectator at a stage of the Galway International Motor Rally in February 2005, has been awarded €199,000 damages by the High Court. Mr. Murphy was struck by a motor vehicle taking part in the event. He suffered very […]
€50,000 Award for Back Injury
At a recent settlement meeting before trial, a client of Moloney & Company who sustained neck and lower back injuries in a road traffic accident in 2007 recovered an award of €50,000 general damages. The Plaintiff who was in her mid twenties was a front seat passenger in a vehicle which was rear ended. The […]
Medical Device Alert Issued for Manual Wheelchairs
A medical device alert has been issued by the medicines and health products regulatory agency in the UK in relation to Sunrise Medical Swing Away Manual Wheelchairs. The problem with the wheelchairs is that the upper frame tubes that support the backrest can fail during use, leading to a fall for the user or the […]
Japanese Medical Products Being Screened for Possible Radioactivity
The Europeans Medicines Agency has confirmed that it is working with international regulatory bodies to monitor the possible risk of radioactive contamination of medicines manufactured in Japan following the radiation leak from the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant. The Japanese authorities combined with other regulatory partners around the world have reassured the European Medicines Agency that […]
High Court Awards €75,000 for Bullying
Ms. Bridget Sweeney who was a member of the teaching staff of Ballinteer Community School has been awarded €75,000 general damages by Mr. Justice Herbert in a judgement delivered on the 24th March 2011. Ms. Sweeney made a formal complaint of bullying and harassment to the Board of Management of the school against her former […]
French Regulator Confirms Non-Toxicity of PIP Breast Implants
The French medical device regulator has released the findings of tests carried out on PIP silicone breast implants. Health concerns were raised in 2010 that there was evidence of genotoxicity (the potential for cancer) of the filler material inside these medical devices. PIP was one of the major breast implant manufacturers for the UK and […]
Sunbed Used by Under 18’s Banned in England
Mr. Moloney pointed out that the Irish Medicines Board which regulates the cosmetic industry has no role in the regulation of the sunbed industry. He said, “The promised Bill should be immediately published to protect consumers. Sunbed premises should be required with the HSE who should be given immediate powers to inspect sunbed premises. Sunbeds […]
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