Archive for the 'Defective Products' Category

Heparin-filled syringes recalled due to serious health risk

admin January 28th, 2008

A North Carolina company has issued a nationwide recall of heparin and saline pre-filled syringes because people in several states have become seriously ill due to a bacterial infection found in the syringes. The syringes are used for a variety of home medical uses, such as cleaning out catheter tubes.

The bacterial contaminant is known as Serratia marcescens, which according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), “could present a serious adverse health consequence that could lead to life-threatening injuries and/or death.”

The bacteria can potentially cause serious California personal injury and death.

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More than 18 million toys recalled globally

admin August 15th, 2007

Mattel Inc. has recently recalled 18.2 million toys which may either contain lead paint or small magnets that harm children if accidentally ingested. The toys were produced between May 2003 and November 2006 and may be very dangerous, especially for small children whose brains are especially susceptible to the harmful effects of lead.

California defective product lawyers may file suit, depending on how many toys have reached the public and the detriment to public safety has been more accurately gauged.

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