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Serious Infections Linked to 3M Bair Hugger Warmer Usage

Dec 15, 2015 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP

Created in 1988, the Bair Hugger was looked to be a revolution in the surgery world. Designed to maintain body heat within surgery patients, the device is one-time use. Hospital staff can place the ...

Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP Partner Recognized for his Accomplishments

Nov 15, 2015 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP

We are pleased to announce that William Hawal has been invited to become a founding member of the Summit Counsel, a group of today’s top civil justice lawyers in the United States. Membership criteria ...

Bailed Out

Nov 13, 2015 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP

Some significant and long-needed changes to our civil justice system have recently been proposed, most notably perhaps President Obama’s regarding the federal system. Some states are also making ...

Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP Profiled in Forbes Magazine

Nov 6, 2015 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP

Recognized as premier litigators in Ohio, the attorneys of Spangenberg, Shibley & Liber LLP are well known for their capable handling of cases.

Legislation Would Put Motorists and Mass Transit Riders at Risk

Nov 6, 2015 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP

A federal recently bill introduced in Congress, if enacted, would put American motorists and mass transit riders at risk. The “Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015,” proposed ...

Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP Pursuing Claims for Bank Overdraft Fees

Oct 22, 2015 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP

Spangenberg lawyers are currently investigating claims of unfair and deceptive bank overdraft fees against Ohio banks.

Doctor Who Invented Forced-Air Warmer Now Says Device Poses Risks

Oct 10, 2015 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP

The inventor of a widely-used item of surgical equipment is now asking hospitals to discontinue the use of the Bair Hugger forced-air warmer. The Bair Hugger is a blanket-like device which covers a ...

Delayed Complications of Bard IVC Filters

Oct 9, 2015 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP

The Bard inferior vena cava filter has been the subject or recent lawsuits related to injury and harm suffered as a result of the device. The IVC filter is a small cage-like device made up of tiny ...

Osteolysis Resulting From the Zimmer Persona Knee Implant

Oct 7, 2015 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP

The Zimmer Persona Trabecular Metal Tibial Plate was recalled in March 2015. The recall was issued due to a higher-than-normal rate of loosening and other problems related to the implant. Some of the ...

Questions Arise About Bair Hugger Warming Blankets Safety

Oct 7, 2015 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP

Doctors use forced-air warming blankets to help regulate the internal temperatures of surgical patients. The therapy has been known to be very effective when done properly. However, not all warming ...

Invokana The Subject Of Upcoming AACE Conference

Oct 3, 2015 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP

A group of experts will be discussing the risks associated with the Type 2 diabetes drug, Invokana, at an upcoming American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists conference. The conference is set ...

Did C.R. Bard Conceal Vital Safety Information Regarding IVC Filters?

Sep 24, 2015 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP

As more and more plaintiffs come forward to file suit against C.R. Bard for injury and harm suffered as a result of Bard’s retrievable inferior vena cava filters, the question as to whether Bard was ...

Journal Of AANA Claims 96% Of Bair Hugger Warmers Contaminated

Sep 20, 2015 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP

In August 2013 research was published in the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists which revealed 96 percent of 3M Bair Hugger forced-air warming blowers generated significant levels of ...

Nerve Damage Associated with the Recalled Zimmer Persona Knee Implant

Sep 13, 2015 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP

In March 2015, Zimmer, an Indiana-based company which specializes in artificial joints, surgical products and trauma devices, recalled one of its artificial knee implants, the Persona Trabecular Metal ...

Risks And Symptoms Of Invokana Kidney Failure

Sep 11, 2015 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP

Patients taking the Type 2 diabetic drug Invokana or similar SGLT-2 inhibitor drugs, must learn to recognize the symptoms of kidney failure, which can be fatal if not diagnosed and treated promptly. ...

457 Serious Adverse Event Reports Related To Invokana And Other SGLT-2 Drugs

Sep 10, 2015 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP

When adverse event reports associated with the drug Invokana—and other similar drugs used to treat Type 2 diabetes—are examined, the reports suggest a broad range of serious side effects including ...

The FDA's Stance on the Zimmer Persona Trabecular Metal Tibial Plate

Sep 9, 2015 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP

After developing its first total knee replacement in 1968, Zimmer has since had several successful models. Zimmer began in 1927 in the state of Indiana, manufacturing aluminum splints. Today Zimmer is ...

Johnson & Johnson Paid Millions To Doctors For Diabetic Drug Invokana

Sep 8, 2015 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP

Diabetic drugs dominated the “payments and perks” from drug manufacturers to U.S. doctors and hospitals in 2014. Invokana, a prescription drug used to treat Type 2 diabetes, was second on a list ...

Gastrointestinal Side Effects Of Benicar May Last A Lifetime

Aug 31, 2015 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP

Daiichi Sankyo, manufacturer of the high blood pressure medication, is facing lawsuits from a number of victims who sustained serious and sometimes permanent damage to their gastrointestinal tract ...

Labor Day Weekend Fun

Aug 26, 2015 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP

The Labor Day weekend means great food, entertainment, and outdoor fun. Here are some sure-to-please activities for the whole family. Cleveland National Air Show: Gather up the family and head down to ...

Kidney Failure Caused By Diabetic Drug Invokana

Aug 25, 2015 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP

Invokana, a prescription drug used to treat Type 2 diabetes gained FDA approval in March 2013. Little more than two years later, the drug is raising some serious safety questions, particularly ...

Best Lawyers in America 2016

Aug 18, 2015 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP

Congratulations to attorneys Dennis Lansdowne, Peter H. Weinberger, Peter J. Brodhead, and William Hawal, who have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2016. ...

Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP Investigating Tylenol® Lawsuits

Aug 15, 2015 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP

The popular pain medication, Tylenol® has been linked to an increased risk of liver damage caused by overdose. If you or a loved one has taken Tylenol and developed liver damage, contact a Tylenol ...

Xarelto - A High-Risk Treatment Causing Uncontrollable Bleeding

Aug 8, 2015 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP

Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) is a once-a- day blood thinner prescription to prevent blood clots.. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Xarelto for use in patients who have had knee or hip ...

3M Continues To Encourage Use Of Bair Hugger Despite Pending Lawsuits

Aug 6, 2015 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP

Despite the fact that four independent peer-reviewed studies have been published, detailing the dangers of forced-air patient warming devices such as the Bair Hugger, manufacturer 3M continues to ...

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