Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 5649 Mass Tort Hot Topics There are many dangerous drugs and defective medical devices being recalled and the subject of multi-district litigation. Visit https://richardharrislaw.com/dangerous-drugs- products/ for a complete list of current mass torts.   DANGEROUS DRUGS IVC Filter The retrievable IVC filter was developed in the early 2000’s to improve blood flow during medical conditions. Unfortunately, the longer the filter is in place, the more complex the removal becomes. Both permanent and retrievable filters are a potential risk. Talcum Powder Talcum powder is a feminine-hygiene product used by approximately 40 percent of women in the U.S. as an after-bath/shower treatment to absorb moisture. The direct perineal dusting may introduce the talc particles into a woman’s vagina, and from there into the fallopian tubes and to the ova- ries, causing ovarian cancer. Bair Hugger Warming Unit The resulting airflow from the Bair Hugger Warming Unit has increased the incidence of post-surgery infections, especially after knee and hip implants. Patients have been forced to have additional surgeries, and in some severe cas- es, amputations. Taxotere Taxotere is a chemotherapy drug primarily used in breast cancer patients. It has been linked to the devastating side effect of total body, permanent hair loss in an alarming percentage of patients.