Chaffin Luhana LLP applauds the Consumer Product Safety Commission and Consumer Reports for keeping the public updated on the recalls of these dangerous, exploding pourable gel fuels.

As reported in the New York Times, Dr. Richard A. Berger, a distinguished orthopedic surgeon, was one of the first doctors to become quite familiar with Zimmer, Inc.’s NexGen CR-Flex knee replacement system. Dr. Berger performed about 125 Zimmer knee replacement surgeries in 2005, but in 2006 patients began to complain of pain in the knee joint. Resulting X-rays showed lines where the Zimmer knee replacement met the thighbone – a sign of incomplete fusion between the implant and the thighbone. As a result, Dr. Berger performed a study, which allegedly showed that 8.3% of the Zimmer NexGen CR-Flex implants were failing earlier than they should have in some 100 patients who were studied. Additionally, Dr. Berger found that signs of the implant loosening appeared in 36% of patients. After the study’s release, Dr. Berger and other prominent orthopedic surgeons suggested that Zimmer, Inc. recall the medical device.

Chaffin Luhana LLP has secured nearly $100 million in client settlements in 2010 alone by representing individuals across the United States in federal and state courts. Chaffin Luhana LLP has successfully represented plaintiffs adversely affected by defective devices, medical malpractice, and pharmaceutical drugs in mass tort, securities and whistleblower cases. These successes come as a result of a combination of legal experience including Eric Chaffin’s position as federal prosecutor for the state of New York and Roopal Luhana’s appointed position as officiate in mass tort cases.

Zimmer, Inc. could potentially be found both legally and financially responsible for manufacturing and selling a defective product to patients. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury or side effects that may be related to a Zimmer knee replacement implant, contact a Chaffin Luhana LLP lawyer immediately for a free and confidential Zimmer knee lawsuit case review today. You may be eligible to legal compensation, and the Zimmer knee lawyers at Chaffin Luhana can help. Call our toll free number today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation: 1-888-480-1123.

Trademark Notice: The use of the terms Zimmer®, Zimmer® NexGen®, Zimmer® MIS, Zimmer® NexGen® LPS-Flex, Zimmer® NexGen® GSF-Flex and Zimmer® NexGen® CR Flex are strictly for identification purposes in attorney advertising. They are registered trademarks of Zimmer Holdings, Inc. Chaffin Luhana, LLP is in no way affiliated with Zimmer Holdings, Inc.

In 2005, the DePuy ASR hip replacement system was approved – within two years (2007) problems with the implant began to surface. Patients complained of pain and other side effects, and some eventually required hip revision surgery. In 2010, the National Joint Registry of England and Wales released a study that found between 12% and 13% of the ASR hip replacement system failed prematurely. Due to the high rate of failing hip implants, a DePuy hip recall was announced.

Chaffin Luhana, a plaintiffs-only law firm, represents plaintiffs in mass tort, securities and whistle blower cases across the U.S in federal and state courts. The firm has successfully represented clients negatively affected by dangerous products, medical malpractice, and pharmaceutical drugs – leading to nearly $100 million in client settlements in 2010 alone. Eric Chaffin’s position as federal prosecutor for the state of New York and Roopal Luhana’s appointed position as officiate in mass tort cases provide Chaffin Luhana with the ability to provide effective legal representation and protection for its clients.

DePuy Orthopedics, Inc. could potentially be found legally and financially responsible for manufacturing and selling an allegedly defective product to doctors and patients. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury that may be related to a DePuy ASR hip replacement implant, contact Chaffin Luhana LLP immediately for a free and confidential DePuy hip lawsuit case review today. You may be eligible for legal compensation, and the lawyers at Chaffin Luhana can help. Call our toll free number today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation: 1-888-480-1123.

Trademark Notice: The use of the terms DePuy Hip, DePuy ASR™ Hip Replacement System, DePuy ASR™ XL Acetabular Hip System, and DePuy ASR™ Hip Resurfacing System are strictly for identification purposes in attorney advertising. They are registered trademarks of DePuy Orthopedics, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson. Chaffin Luhana, LLP is in no way affiliated with DePuy Orthopedics or Johnson & Johnson.

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As reported by the New York Times in an article entitled, Surgeon vs. Knee Maker: Who’s Rejecting Whom, in 2005, Dr. Richard A. Berger, a renowned orthopedic surgeon, implanted the NexGen CR-Flex system into about 125 patients. But in early 2006, X-rays of some patients allegedly began to show signs (lines forming where implant met thighbone) that the Zimmer knee replacement was not entirely fusing with the thighbone. As a result of the incomplete fusion of the implant, patients reported pain in the knee joint. After reporting these findings to Zimmer, Inc., Dr. Berger performed a study that found 8.3% of the NexGen CR-Flex devices failed earlier than expected in some 100 patients studied, and 36% showed signs of loosening. The research and outcome of Dr. Berger’s study has caused many respected orthopedic surgeons to suggest that there be a Zimmer knee recall.

Chaffin Luhana LLP is a plaintiffs-only law firm with attorneys who have a diverse and experienced background allowing them to effectively fight for the rights of those negatively affected by defective devices, medical malpractice, and pharmaceutical drugs. The combined experience of Eric Chaffin, former federal prosecutor for the state of New York, and Roopal Luhana, appointed position as officiate in mass tort cases have led to nearly $100 million in client settlements solely in 2010.

Although prominent doctors have suggested a Zimmer knee recall and studies have proved that Zimmer, Inc. has manufactured a defective product, the NexGen CR-Flex Knee replacement system continues to be produced and sold to consumers. If you or someone you know has had a Zimmer knee replacement surgery, and have suffered from any side effects, it is recommended that you contact a Chaffin Luhana lawyer for a free and confidential case review. Call our toll free number today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation: 1-888-480-1123.

Trademark Notice: The use of the terms Zimmer®, Zimmer® NexGen®, Zimmer® MIS, Zimmer® NexGen® LPS-Flex, Zimmer® NexGen® GSF-Flex and Zimmer® NexGen® CR Flex are strictly for identification purposes in attorney advertising. They are registered trademarks of Zimmer Holdings, Inc. Chaffin Luhana LLP is in no way affiliated with Zimmer Holdings, Inc.

Research and studies have found that if Zoloft is taken during pregnancy, particularly the third trimester, the baby may be at greater risk of being born with  birth defects including cleft lip and palate, heart defects, persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPH), tremors, complications with feeding, and seizures. Cleft lip and cleft palate are either small or large openings in the lip or the palate (roof of the mouth), and they may lead to other health complications. Additionally, newborns affected by Zoloft may face heart defects such as coarctation of the aorta, hypoplastic left heart syndrome, and heart valve abnormity, among others. Furthermore, the drug Zoloft has been linked with PPH – a condition where high pressure in the blood vessels of the lungs causes there to be an inadequate amount of oxygen in the blood stream. Individuals are seeking assistance of Zoloft lawyers to assist them to pursue claims involving Zoloft birth defects to potentially attain a Zoloft settlement.

Eric Chaffin’s and Roopal Luhana’s  combined legal experience allows the Chaffin Luhana firm to be a leader in providing legal representation and protection for its clients. If you or someone you know has taken Zoloft during pregnancy and given birth to a child who suffers from birth defects, contact Chaffin Luhana to speak with a Zoloft lawyer. You may be eligible for compensation, and a Zoloft lawyer is standing by to assist you. Call our toll free number today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation: 1-888-480-1123.

RECALL: Misleading Packaging on Pentrexyl Forte Natural

FDA PUBLIC HEALTH NOTIFICATION: SimplyThick may Potentially cause Fatal Infant Bowel Condition

Zoloft is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant drug, often used by pregnant women for the treatment of clinical depression and other mood disorders. Through recent animal reproductive studies, however, scientists have discovered that women taking Zoloft during pregnancy are at risk of their infants developing detrimental birth defects, including cleft lip and palate, heart defects, and persistent pulmonary hypertension of a newborn (PPHN).  These serious Zoloft birth defects have been in the spotlight in recent Zoloft lawsuits.

Chaffin Luhana’s Zoloft lawyer website aims to educate those affected by or at risk of Zoloft birth defects by giving families a place to turn to protect their rights and try to obtain compensation for their injuries. If you or someone close to you has a newborn with birth defects after using Zoloft during pregnancy, you may be entitled to compensation, and the Zoloft lawyers at Chaffin Luhana can help.

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