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| February 09, 2010 |
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Toyota Recalls 400,000 Prius and other Hybrid Cars
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Toyota has recalled more than 400,000 Prius and other hybrid cars to replace software that controls the antilock braking system. There have also been several
wrongful death Toyota lawsuits filed.
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| February 05, 2010 |
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Cellino & Barnes - Toyota Recall Update - Prius
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Toyota - Product Recall - Prius
Update - Feb. 5, 2010:
Toyota Motor Corp. is considering a recall of its popular 2010 Prius hybrid in the U.S. and Japan to address complaints about slipping brakes after transportation authorities in both countries ordered investigations.
In the United States, the Transportation Department began its investigation after receiving 124 complaints about the 2010 model. The complaints allege temporary loss of braking ability when traveling over uneven road surfaces, potholes or bumps.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will lead the investigation.
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| February 03, 2010 |
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Toyota Product Recall
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Toyota owners should stop driving cars affected by recall, take them to dealers, says U.S. transportation secretary.
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| September 09, 2008 |
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Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft Linked to Serious Injuries
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Surgeons were recently warned by the FDA of life-threatening complications associated with using Medtronic's "Infuse Bone Graft" in surgeries on the cervical spine.
According to the FDA, over the past 4 years, 38 reports have been received of side effects associated with the Infuse Bone Grafts. Some patients had side effects which included difficulty swallowing, breathing, and speaking. While others suffered more serious complications, including tracheotomies and the insertion of feeding tubes, as well as second surgeries.
Although the FDA's alert was specific to neck surgeries, a review of FDA records and other medical documentation indicates complications as a result of other off-label uses, including unwanted bone growths near nerves or in areas outside the specific fusion site.
Cellino & Barnes is evaluating cases of people who may have suffered as a result of receiving an Infuse Bone Graft.
Read more - Wall Street Journal Blog posted by Jacob Goldstein.
Spine Surgeons Paid by Medtronic Touted Unapproved Use of Bone Graft
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