BIA-ALCL Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Cell Lymphoma Litigation

ExacTech is a medical company that designs and manufacturers knee, ankle, and hip replacement implant systems. The FDA has classified this as a class to recall, which means that the exposure to the product can cause a temporary or medically reversible health consequence. The product packaging causes oxidation, and the replacement wears out faster than anticipated. Because it is a knee implant, the plastic part of the implant that acts as the cushion between the metal components of the knee is the part that wears out the quickest, which leads to metal on metal.

A litany of lawsuits is being prepared against baby formula manufacturers, claiming that the main injury is necrotizing enterocolitis for infants who ingest the baby formula. According to drugwatcher.org, “a growing body of research suggests that premature babies that are given cow milk-based formula are up to 10 times more likely to develop necrotizing enterocolitis than babies who are exclusively fed with breastmilk.” Infants who are fed cow milk baby formula are three times more likely to develop necrotizing enterocolitis.

Zimmer Biomet is a leading manufacturer of orthopedic and joint replacement equipment that sells over 1 million artificial hip, shoulder, and knee implants in the United States. These Zimmer Biomet hip, shoulder, and knee implants have faced a series of recalls the last several years, forcing litigation of the defective products. [1] these hip replacement implant devices are made up of prosthetic joints in pieces that are typically metal on metal technology. 

PFAS are dangerous chemicals present in our drinking water. They include thousands of manufactured chemicals used primarily in cookware, makeup, and adhesives. The CDC has said that these chemicals pose different health risks, such as hormonal problems, thyroid problems, and certain cancers. [1] The EPA has recently set up a health advisory level for tap water of 70 parts per trillion (PPT).[2]