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• Prodisc and its Risk of Injury

  Mike Parker | March 07, 2008 8:59 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Defective & Dangerous Products

  In August 2006, Synthes gained F.D.A. approval for its product, Prodisc. Prodisc is an artifical disc used in spine surgeries. Since that time, severe injuries have been caused by the Prodisc failing after surgery.In fact, because of concerning surrounding the test trials of the Prodisc, Medicare decided last August not to cover the disk for most Medicare patientsBefore considering any surgery...

• Prodisc

  Wanda Logan | March 06, 2008 9:16 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Defective & Dangerous Products

  If you or someone you know has an artificial spinal disc, or more specifically a Prodisc implant manufactured by Spinal Solutions, you may be at risk for complications or injuries because of a defective product. At least one patient had the disc come apart and had to have it surgically removed and is now suffering severe pain from his ordeal.

• Gorton's Recalls Frozen Fish Due to Pills Found in Woman's Dinner

  Jenny Albano | March 02, 2008 4:03 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Defective & Dangerous Products

  Gorton's Inc. is recalling around 1,000 cases of Gorton's Crispy Battered Frozen Fish after a woman found pills in the fish she had cooked for dinner. After the company confirmed the Pennsylvania woman's claims the company decided to recall the products as a precaution until tests determine the nature of the pills.Tracy Rowan, of New Freedom, called police after she bit into one of the pills...