Denture Cream with Zinc

Denture cream containing zinc may have caused your nerve damage.

Attorneys Tim Edwards and Ed Wallis are providing free case evaluations for those affected by zinc poisoning from denture cream products such as Fixodent and PoliGrip.  Hundreds of people are suing consumer products giants Procter & Gamble Co., which makes Fixodent, and GlaxoSmithKline, maker of PoliGrip, the Associated Press reported in an article on September 18, 2009.

Lawsuits currently filed claim the denture cream products are defective, that the companies failed to adequately warn people about the potential dangers and that no corrective steps were taken.  In fact, on June 4, 2008, the medical journal Neurology published a study about a possible link between denture cream zinc and nerve damage. The study was conducted by doctors at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. The research involved four patients who all used large amounts of denture cream and developed nerve-related disorders.Additionally, the National Institutes of Health has warned consumers that too much zinc can purge the body of copper, and a copper deficiency can cause nerve damage.

Nerve damage may cause symptoms such as:

• weakness and numbness in arms and legs;
• difficulty walking and loss of balance, and
• cognitive or memory impairment.

If you have developed nerve damage after the use of denture cream products such as Fixodent and PoliGrip, please call us as soon as possible. Let us put our experience and expertise to work for you. We are currently helping others who have received a defective Advanced Bionics cochlear implant, Transvaginal mesh/sling devices, or took prescription drugs such as Trasylol, Chantix, Digitek, Byetta, Ortho Evra, Seroquel, Reglan, and Yaz/Yasmin. The firm also handles medical malpractice claims.

You can also read more on our page for denture cream.

Tim Edwards
Ed Wallis
Glassman, Edwards, Wade & Wyatt, PC
26 N. 2nd Street
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 527-2125
(901) 275-0600 (after hours, weekends)
EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE

Free Case Evaluation Form:

Weekly Video on Medical Device Safety Act

Tips on how to contact your representative on the Medical Device Safety Act:

Weekly video on Medical Device Safety Act

The Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 is meant to reverse legislatively the Supreme Court’s pro-preemption decision in Riegel v. Medtronic. The Riegel decision has prevented real men, women and children from seeking damages from medical device companies. In a sense, medical device companies now get a free pass in the world of lawsuits for injuries caused by FDA-approved devices.

Nevermind that whole “the manufacturer is responsible for making a safe and effective product, not the FDA” thing.

Here is a video (which I will throw one up weekly) to show you the real effects of Riegel:

Memphis Tennessee Attorneys Providing Free Case Evaluations on Transvaginal Mesh/Sling Devices

Attorneys Tim Edwards and Ed Wallis are currently offering to the general public free case evaluations for those recipients of transvaginal mesh/sling products who have suffered from complications, including:

• erosion of vaginal tissue
• infection
• pain
• urinary problems
• recurrence of Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) and Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI)
• perforations of the bowel, bladder or blood vessels
• vaginal scarring
• mesh erosion

If you or someone you know has experienced any of the foregoing symptoms, contact attorney Tim Edwards or Ed Wallis by email or call +1 901.527.2125. On nights or weekends, please call +1 901.275.0600. Mr. Edwards and Mr. Wallis are prepared to discuss your injuries, potential lawsuits / legal actions and more with you and your loved ones.

Reports of Transvaginal Mesh Complications

Since 2005, more than 1,000 patients have suffered from serious complications from the placement of a transvaginal mesh device. The transvaginal mesh is a type of medical device used to treat Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) and Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI), conditions that may occur after childbirth and pregnancy. If you or someone you loved has been injured, you have the legal right to pursue monetary compensation in a court of law.

In October 2008, the FDA issued a public health notification alerting healthcare providers and the public to the increasing number of serious health issues associated with the transvaginal mesh. Complications reported to the FDA include meshes from nine different manufacturers. Transvaginal meshes are implanted through surgery. According to the FDA, contributing factors to complications potentially include the patient’s health, mesh material, the size and shape of the mesh, surgical procedures and estrogen levels.

You can read the FDA Notice by clicking [HERE].

FDA Video

Manufacturers

Defective transvaginal mesh products are designed and manufactured by a number of companies under a wide array of trade names.  Manufacturers of transvaginal mesh products include:

• American Medical Systems
• Bard
• Boston Scientific
• Ethicon
• Gynecare
• Johnson & Johnson

Damages

If you or a loved one has been injured, recovery is possible for medical bills, pain and suffering, lost income (past and future), and more. Please call today to speak to Tim Edwards or Ed Wallis at 901.527.2125 for more information.

No Recovery, No Fee

Generally speaking, we take cases on a contingent basis. That means that there is generally no cost to you unless we are able to recover a settlement or judgment on your behalf. So, unless your case is resolved by trial, arbitration, settlement, or other resolution, you generally do not have to pay any attorney fees to us, or pay any costs. Litigation costs include filing fees, court reporter fees for deposition, copying costs, experts, and travel. Litigation costs are paid by our firm so you don’t have to have cash to pursue justice against Advanced Bionics. If there is a recovery, we are reimbursed our fronting of litigation costs out of any damages you are awarded. So, in a sense, you do not need cash up front to hire us as your lawyer to pursue a claim for personal injuries, emotional injuries, lost business or property damage.

 About us

Mr. Edwards and Mr. Wallis are currently representing injured children and adults on an international level for a failed medical device.  Both have failed lawsuits and appeared in courts around the country to protect the rights of the injured.

You can read more about us in the ABOUT US section of this website, and please contact us today for a free case evaluation.

Contacting us

Tim Edwards / Ed Wallis
Glassman Edwards Wade & Wyatt
26 N. 2nd Street
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 527-2125
(901) 275-0600 (after hours / weekends)
EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE

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More on Medtronic’s payment to physicians.

A former military surgeon accused of falsifying medical research received more than $780,000 from Medtronic between 2001 and 2009, according to information released on Wednesday by the company. Medtronic said the payments to Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo were reimbursement for travel expenses, speaking engagements, training other doctors or other consulting services. The Justice Department is currently investigating whether Medtronic paid doctors like Dr. Kuklo to help market medical devices for unnaproved uses. [New York Times].

Medtronic’s conduct has been previously discussed by the author. [Here] and [Here].

If you have evidence and/or information about a medical device company that is making improper or “under the table” payments to doctors or physicians, call Ed Wallis at 901-527-2125. Our firm can discuss qui tam actions in Memphis, Tennessee. Or fill out this form:

Officials: Device Maker Engaged in Illegal Marketing

Federal prosecutors on Tuesday indicted a medical device maker and four of its executives on charges that they illegally tested and promoted a bone filler for unapproved uses. According to the indictment, Synthes Inc. pursued unapproved trials for its Norian XR product and promoted it aggressively among select doctors. It is unusual for federal prosecutors, who typically favor civil actions in such cases, to pursue criminal charges against corporate executives. [The New York Times]

Civil actions are not necessarily common either, but the FDA in 2007 pursued civil penalties against Advanced Bionics, a manufacturer of cochlear implants. Advanced Bionics settled shortly thereafter with he FDA, agreeing to pay $1.1 Million Dollars on behalf of the company and $75,000.00 on behalf of CEO Jeffrey Greiner.

Our firm is representing persons who were injured as a result of the HiResolution 90k / HiRes90k / CII-x cochlear implant manufactured by Advanced Bionics.  If you or a loved one has had difficulty hearing with your Advanced Bionics cochlear implant, has endured test after test with no positive results, have experienced shocking, popping or crackling sounds, or the device has simply stopped working, you may be entitled to recover damages from multiple entities. You may have received a cochlear implant recall letter from Advanced Bionics in 2004 or 2006. Please call Ed Wallis today at (901) 527-2125, or (901) 275-0600. You can visit our COCHLEAR IMPLANT PAGE as well, send us an E-MAIL BY CLICKING HERE or fill out this form:

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Tim Edwards and Ed Wallis are representing clients that have been injured by the Advanced Bionics HiRes90k cochlear implant. They are cochlear implant lawyers and are representing clients in cochlear implaint law suits. They stand ready to discuss your case or your loved one’s case day or night, weekday or weekend, at (901) 527-2125 or (901) 275-0600.

Accouncement: Covidien Ltd. Insulin Syringe Recall

LAW FIRM OFFERING FREE CASE EVALUATIONS FOR INJURIES SUSTAINED BY INSULIN SYRINGE RECALL

The law firm of Glassman, Edwards, Wade & Wyatt announces that Covidien Ltd. is recalling 471,000 disposable insulin syringes because of mislabeling that could cause patients to receive an overdose. The labeling error could be deadly.

The FDA urged patients and health-care professionals to check syringe packaging carefully for syringes labeled as “100 units for use with U-100 insulin” that were made in lot number 813900. Syringes were sold at Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club stores. You can read more in the FDA release HERE.

If you have been injured because of the Covidien Ltd. recall, please call Ed Wallis today at (901) 527-2125, or send Ed an email today by clicking HERE.

Thoratec Corporation Recalls Heart Pump (Heartmate II)

MEMPHIS, TN — Attorneys Tim Edwards and Ed Wallis are announcing that the deaths of five users of a small mechanical heart pump have prompted the manufacturer to recall the device. According to device maker Thoratec Corp., wear on an electrical wire in the implant may cause the devices to fail. The recall applies to heart pumps distributed to 153 hospitals and other locations since 2003.

The recall affects devices with catalog numbers 1355 and 102139.

The FDA has urged patients with the Heartmate II to contact their doctors to have the device checked. Surgery to have the faulty medical device replaced will be an option for some however for those who are not good candidates for re-surgery the device will be allowed to fail resulting in the death of the patient.

Mr. Edwards and Mr. Wallis represent injured persons who have been implanted with dangerous and defective medical devices. They are prepared to offer a free case evaluation to you today. If you have a recalled device, please see your medical provider immediately. If you or a loved one have sustained injuries from a recalled Heartmate II device, or wish to discuss your rights for a lawsuit against Thoratec Corp., please contact us today by calling Tim Edwards and Ed Wallis at (901) 527-4673, or via e-mail by clicking HERE.

Medtronic shares tumble on stent concerns

As reported by Reuters, a drug-coated stent produced by medical device maker Medtronic has been linked to an increased risk of heart attack and clotting when compared to a competitive stent, according to a study released last week. The study, presented at the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics conference and sponsored by Johnson & Johnson, also found that patients implanted with the Medtronic Endeavor stent were more likely to require repeat procedures. A spokesman for Medtronic disputed the study’s findings as premature.

The law firm of Glassman, Edwards, Wade & Wyatt, P.C. and attorneys Tim Edwards and Ed Wallis are offering free case evaluations to anyone believing they have suffered injury from a Medtronic (or any other medical provider’s) medical device, including the Advanced Bionics cochlear implant. Please call our office at (901) 527-4673, call Ed Wallis direct at (901) 527-2125, or send us an e-mail today by clicking HERE.

We are here to try and help you.

Coutrywide sued by home appraisors

In what could be the first of many similar suits to come against lenders, a group of home appraisers have filed a lawsuit against Countrywide Financial accusing the mortgage lender of blackballing appraisers who refused to compromise evaluation standards. According to the lawsuit, Countrywide placed appraisers working for Capitol West Appraisals of Boise, Idaho on a no-hire list after several employees resisted pressure from Countrywide to increase home valuations. The lawsuit, which asks for class-action status, seeks unspecified compensatory damages. Read more about the lawsuit HERE.

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