When Results Matter
Attune Knee Replacement
The FDA approved the Attune knee replacement device in 2010. Since then it has become one of the most popular knee replacement devices on the market. Commonly performed on athletes and the elderly, knee-replacement surgeries involve replacing a diseased knee joint with an artificial knee implant. A person can undergo a full or partial knee replacement. Total knee replacements can be expected to function well for up to 20 years. Common reasons for knee replacement surgery include:
Mesothelioma & Asbestos
Asbestos fibers are small, light, odorless, colorless and tasteless. They can stay in the air for a long time and are not easily detected. Asbestos was used in thousands of products over the last century and can be inhaled or ingested by those who come in contact with it in the workplace or at home. These tiny particles also stick to a person’s clothing, skin, and hair. As a result, anyone else who comes into contact with that person may also be exposed to this dust. Upon inhalation or ingestion, the asbestos fibers remain in the lungs where they can cause serious disease.
Essure
Essure is a permanent birth control device that is implanted to prevent pregnancy. Designed as an alternative to tubal ligation procedure, Essure is implanted non-surgically into the fallopian tubes. This device is made of a soft, metal, spring-like device wound with synthetic fibers. The metal part of the device has been linked to serious injuries including migration and perforation of the fallopian tubes or uterine wall. Defendant: Bayer Corp.; Bayer Healthcare, LLC; Bayer Essure, Inc.; Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Bayer A.G
Hernia Mesh
Hernia mesh is a screen-like surgical implant used to repair hernias, a condition that occurs when tissue or organs bulge through a weak spot or tear in abdominal muscle. Studies show mesh is effective at preventing hernia reoccurrence, and it is the standard for hernia repair. However, a number of these mesh products were recalled and patients report suffering from complications including infections, adhesions and bowel obstructions that require hernia mesh removal surgery. It is manufactured by Ethicon (J & J), Bard and others. These are many of the same manufacturers of transvaginal mesh.
Community Opioid Epidemic
Cases have been filed on behalf of New York counties: Broome, Erie, and Suffolk, whose communities have been severely impacted by the opioid epidemic. The complaints seek relief including compensatory and punitive damages for the millions of dollars the counties spend each year to combat the epidemic caused by opioid manufacturers.
Taxotere
The chemotherapy drug Taxotere is used to treat breast cancer, as well as lung, prostate, stomach and head/neck cancers. The drug has been linked to permanent hair loss and baldness in women. SHC is gathering cases but has not yet filed. Potential defendants: Sanofi S.A., Aventil Pharma.