Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on September 18, 2012

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting the public that certain muscle pain relievers designed to be rubbed into the skin – like Bengay and Icy Hot – can in rare cases cause  serious chemical burns. The over-the-counter products are applied to the skin for relief of mild muscle and joint pains. Most...

Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on September 13, 2012

Tiny, button-sized batteries are a danger parents with small children may or not be aware of. In response to increasing reports of small children swallowing such batteries and getting seriously injured, Energizer and other battery makers are taking steps to prevent such incidents. The popular lithium batteries are used in everything from watches and...

Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on August 10, 2012

The FDA has restricted the use of the Wingspan brain stent after evidence surfaced that the device may increase the risk of stroke and death. The Ohio medical malpractice lawyers of Elk & Elk want to make you aware of the possible danger involved in using these stents. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration...