The Yost Legal Group Is Accepting Lawsuits Against Defective Drug Tepezza Do You Have a Case?
Teprotumumab (brand name Tepezza) is a United States Food and Drug Administration-approved medication used to treat the effects of thyroid eye disease (TED, also known as Graves’ disease). Historically, FDA approval is a long, winding, and costly process for pharmaceutical companies. New-drug development costs have skyrocketed in recent years to an average of more than...
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Warning about Tepezza Medication for Thyroid Eye Disease
Tepezza is a medication that can help reduce bulging eyes caused by Thyroid Eye Disease (Graves disease). While it cannot completely cure the disease or bulging eyes, it can relieve certain symptoms in some patients. However, recent concerns have emerged about potential adverse side effects associated with Tepezza usage. Tepezza side effects include the risk...
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Missouri Woman Awarded $20 Million in Missouri Metal-on-Metal Hip Case
Mary Bayes and her husband Philip Bayes received their holiday presents early this year. A St. Louis federal jury awarded the couple $20 million and $1 million respectively for the injuries Mrs. Bayes suffered as a result of her defective Biomet M2a Magnum metal-on-metal hip replacement. Although the second trial, which ended recently, resulted in...
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Medtronic Recalls Mini Med and Pro Infusion Insulin Pumps due to Life-Threatening Injuries
The MiniMed 600 series Insulin Pump System (630G and 670G) and its Pro Infusion Sets, in particular, is an example of this device used for diabetes management. Manufactured and distributed by Medtronic, the product appeared to be an effective therapy for diabetic patients. However, in response to numerous adverse reports, Medtronic voluntarily provided its customers...
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The Truth Behind Dangerous Medical Devices
Recently, attorney Tom Yost sat down with Elsa, from WMAR’s Midday Maryland to discuss the potential dangers of medical devices, specifically Essure birth control and metal on metal hip implants. He talks about the way in which the FDA approves these devices and allows them to be sold. As well as what the next steps...
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Dangerous carcinogens discovered in heart medication Valsartan
In July of 2018, concerns about cancer prompted the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) to issue a voluntary recall for the blood pressure and heart medication Valsartan. Doctors prescribe Valsartan for patients to treat their high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. Pharmacies are sending letters to patients who have been taking Valsartan, advising them...
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The Top 5 Most Significant Product Recalls of 2016
When making an important purchase, such as a mobile device or a vehicle, there are many factors that help in your decision making process. It is important to consider the potential safety risks associated with any product that you purchase. As consumers, we put our faith in manufacturers to deliver safe products and we trust...
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Popular Acid Reflux & Heartburn Drugs Linked to Dangerous Side Effects
When the stomach produces too much gastric acid, it can enter other parts of the body such as the throat and cause irritation, ulcers and other damage. This burning sensation in the throat or upper chest, which is often referred to as acid reflux or heartburn, impacts millions of Americans. In fact, the National Institute...
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FDA’s Black Box Warning Labels Essure as Dangerous Device
The FDA announced on Monday, 2/29 that it will recommend a “black box warning” label for the Essure permanent birth control device. According to the FDA website, a black box warning label is “designed to call attention to serious or life-threatening risks” associated with a prescription drug or medical device. The FDA also instructed Essure...
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FDA Issues Safety Warning About Medicinal Clay Product Due to Elevated Levels of Lead
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers to avoid “Bentonite Me Baby” by Alikay Naturals due to a risk of lead poisoning. “Bentonite Me Baby” is marketed as medicinal clay that can be ingested or applied topically for the treatment of several conditions. However, safety testing of this product revealed that that “Bentonite...
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