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Defective Medical Products
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- Accutane Lawsuit
- AMO Complete Moistureplus Recall
- Apothecure Colchicine Lawsuit
- Baxter Heparin Recall and Lawsuit
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- Chromium Poisoning (Toxicity)
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- Fentanyl
- Fentanyl Lawsuit
- Fentanyl Patch Recall
- Fentora
- Fleet Lawsuit - Phosphate Nephropathy Kidney Failure
- Fosamax Osteonecrosis Jaw
- Ketek Liver Failure
- Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch
- Pharmacist Malpractice
- Promethazine
- Rocephin Death
- Selenium Poisoning (Toxicity)
- Topical Anesthetic
- Total Body Formula Recall and Lawsuit
- Trasylol and Kidney Failure
- Trasylol - Lawyer and Lawsuit
- Trasylol Recall
- Tysabri Lawsuit - No Recall
- Tysabri Natalizumab
- Zelnorm Heart Attack Stroke Lawsuit
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- Medtronic Defibrillator Leads
- Medtronic Lawsuit
- Medtronic Lawyer
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- Prostate Biopsy Device
- Recall AED20 Automatic External Defibrillators
- Recall_Infusion Pumps
- Renal Replacement Recall
- Tissue Implant
- Triaminic Vapor Patch Recall
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B-K Medical Prostate Biopsy Device (Transrectal Ultrasound Transducer)
16 Veterans' Medical Centers have notified about 27,000 veterans who received a prostate biopsy that they may be at risk for HIV, Hepatitis B, and/or Hepatitis C. Prostate biopsies involve removing small samples of prostate tissue that are examined under a microscope for cancer. The VA medical centers were using a device manufactured by B-K Medical called a transrectal ultrasound transducer, which was inserted in the rectum and guided to the prostate to allow a hollow needle to take tissue samples. At the VA medical centers this device was sterilized but not cleaned between uses. The problem was discovered when feces were found in a prostate biopsy device after sterilization.
According to the Veterans' Administration, the VA medical centers followed manufacturer's instructions. The instructions, according to the VA, did not state clearly that the device needed to be cleaned with a brush between uses and before sterilization, so the device was not cleaned with a brush between uses, leaving blood and feces from one patient in the device before inserting it in another patient.
Although the Veterans' Administration is claiming the risk of contracting HIV, Hepatitis B, and/or Hepatitis A is "almost nothing," the situation is serious and deadly viruses could have been inserted into unsuspecting patients.
Prostate Biopsy with B-K Medical Transrectal Ultrasound Transducer: Lawyer with Hepatitis Lawsuit Experience
If you had a prostate biopsy that involved the use of a B-K Medical Transrectal Ultrasound Transducer and you test positive for HIV or hepatitis, a lawyer at Pritzker | Ruohonen, a nationally-recognized law firm, is available for a free consultation. You may reach us toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or fill in our online form.
Senior partnerFred Pritzker has over 29 years of experience and focuses his practice on complex medical and product liability cases. During that time, he has had significant experience with hepatitis lawsuits. He is currently lead attorney in a major product liability lawsuit involving victims from several states. In recognition of his achievements, other lawyers have selected him for inclusion in the 2005-2006 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. He has provided online information on medical and hospital malpractice and defective medical product lawsuits.
Links to Information about HIV and Hepatitis
The following links to information about HIV and Hepatitis are provided by the lawyers at Pritzker | Ruohonen as a public service.
HIV Information:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): CDC fact sheet on HIV-2
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): CDC fact sheet on HIV transmission
- AIDSinfo: A service of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services which offers information on HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention, and research
- CDC Portal Page: Portal to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) information on HIV/AIDS
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Information on treatment of HIV/AIDS from the FDA, the regulatory body responsible for drug treatments
Hepatitis B Information:
- Medline Plus: Information on Hepatitis B from the National Institutes of Health
- The Centers for Disease Control (CDC): CDC portal page to information on Hepatitis B
- The Hepatitis B Foundation: The only non-profit organization dedicated solely to the problem of Hepatitis B
- The Mayo Clinic: Good, well-organized information on Hepatitis B provided by the Mayo Clinic
Hepatitis C Information:
- Medline Plus: Information on Hepatitis C from the National Institutes of Health
- CDC: CDC portal page to Hepatitis C information
- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearing House: Simple, clear information on Hepatitis C
- Epidemic.org: A non-profit organization focused on Hepatitis C.
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Firm News
Fred Pritzker Listed in The Best Lawyers in America
Fred Pritzker has been notified that he will again be listed in The Best Lawyers in America for his work in personal injury litigation.
Pain and Suffering
Rich Ruohonen recently chaired a legal seminar on obtaining compensation for pain and suffering in a personal injury case. Rich uses his knowledge, experience, and reputation to maximize recoveries for clients.
Medtronic Recall and Medtronic Lawsuit
FDA has annonced a Medtronic Spring Fidelis defibrillator lead recall. Two of our clients with defective Medtronic leads were shocked over twenty times before medical professionals were able to turn off the defibrillator.
Fleet Lawsuit
We are representing several people who experienced kidney failure (acute phosphate nephropathy) after use of Fleet Phospho-soda solution or Fleet Accu-Prep solution for bowel cleansing.
Ortho Evra Lawsuit: Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch
The Ortho Evra birth control patch has been linked to an increased risk of blood clots that can lead to pulmonary embolism, stroke and heart attack.
Trasylol Recall
Bayer has agreed to a marketing suspension of Trasylol, a drug used to control bleeding during heart surgery, pending detailed review of preliminary results from a Canadian study that suggested an increased risk for death.
Fentanyl Lawsuit and Fentanyl Recall
There have been a number of recalls regarding fentanyl due to the risk of a fentanyl overdose.
Fosamax and Osteonecrosis
Several cases of bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw have been associated with the use of oral bisphosphonates, including Fosamax®, Actonel®, and other medications.