What Is Maculopathy? Maculopathy is “any pathologic condition or disease of the macula, the small spot in the retina where vision is keenest.” This condition is also called macular retinopathy. Types of maculopathies include: Age-Related Macular Degeneration Age-related macular degeneration is common. In people 50 years and older, this condition is a leading cause of…

Personal Injury Is Serious Personal injury has become a significant problem in the United States, with injuries happening every day. A personal injury is any harm done to your body, mind, or emotions; it does not include damage to your property. Data indicates there were over 167,000 preventable deaths and 46.5 million injuries in 2018,…

UPDATE: In August 2022, Exactech sent out notification indicating non-crosslinked liners were also included in an expanded recall. The ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene acetabular liners were packaged in non-conforming vacuum bags. This includes ACUMATCH, MCS, and NOVATION liners and affects implants done since 2004. Exactech Issues Recall In the summer of 2021, the manufacturer issued a…

Studies Link Elmiron (Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium) to Retinal Damage Studies have linked use of Elmiron, pentosan polysulfate sodium (PPS), to a unique kind of eye damage affecting the retina. This damage is best described as a type of pigmentary maculopathy. An initial study published in 2018 reported on a type of pigmentary maculopathy linked to…

What Is Revision Surgery? Revision surgery refers to a second (or additional) surgery for any body part or system that has previously been operated on. For implants, revision surgery typically involves removing and replacing all or some of the implanted devices. This includes revision surgeries done to correct first-time, or primary, hip, knee, shoulder, and…

Some patients who have received either the Zimmer M/L Taper Hip or M/L Taper Hip with Kinectiv, along with a Zimmer VerSys Femoral Head, have experienced metallosis and other metal-related problems. Injuries specifically seem to occur when these Zimmer taper hip implant parts are paired with the Zimmer VerSys Femoral Head hip implant part. The…

W&L Accepting Cases of 3M Combat Arms Earplugs Injuries On July 26, 2018, the manufacturer of Dual-Ended Combat Arms earplugs, 3M Company, agreed to pay the U.S. military $9.1 million to resolve allegations that 3M Company knowingly supplied the U.S. military with a defective product. In entering the settlement, 3M Company made no admissions of…

Failure of Device Used to Repair Fractured Thighbone The news went from bad to worse. The doctor told you, you had broken your leg; specifically, the part of your thighbone a little above your knee. Then she showed you the X-rays. The break in your bone was not simple or clean. In fact, the broken…

Weitz & Luxenberg Accepting Synvisc-One Lawsuits For patients with osteoarthritis, any relief from knee pain and other uncomfortable arthritis symptoms may seem like a good thing. However, sometimes something marketed as a remedy can cause a worse problem. The manufacturer of one type of an injectable knee arthritis gel has voluntarily recalled more than 12,000…

Weitz & Luxenberg Attorneys Can Help You Investigate Your Defective EpiPen Claim EpiPens and EpiPen Jrs can make the difference between life and death during a serious allergy attack. These devices contain epinephrine, which can help reverse life-threatening allergic responses, such as anaphylaxis. In worst-case scenarios, anaphylaxis can result in death. Patients and their loved…