Insulin Pumps Tied to Injuries

Jeff Rasansky — Tue, 06 May 2008 11:36:39 GMT

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revealed that insulin pumps can cause injuries and even death. Insulin pumps are used by teenagers with Type 1 diabetes and the FDA has suggested that patients be extra careful when using these devices.

The insulin pump is popular among Type 1 patients because it allows them to dose themselves in public. It is estimated that 100,000 teens are using insulin pumps globally.

Some of the problems found by the FDA were related to malfunctioning of the insulin devices, while others were linked to error on the part of the patients. Either way, a blocked insulin tube can cause a dangerous spike in blood sugar levels.

Some of the teens did not know how to correctly use the insulin pumps and at least two possible suicide attempts were made by teens who overdosed themselves with insulin.

It is important that patients learn how to properly use their medical devices to cut back on the risk involved. While the number of people injured in this particular case is low, it does not eliminate the need for caution. Medical device injuries can happen at any time. Vist http://www.texasinjuryattorney.com for more details.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jeff Rasansky

A Warning About NuvaRing

Jeff Rasansky — Fri, 02 May 2008 15:33:44 GMT

A woman has suffered blood clots caused by NuvaRing, a transparent vaginal ring that provides month long birth control. The ring releases a continuous, low dose of estrogen and progestin for 21 days. Since NuvaRing hit the market seven years ago, it has been the subject of hundreds of lawsuits related to blood clots. Twelve deaths across the nation have been attributed to NuvaRing.

Misty Liebert was 27 years old when she experienced potentially fatal blood clots in her lungs. She began using NuvaRing after she had a child and said she used oral contraceptives for a decade prior with no problem. She did not have a history of blood clots.

Three weeks after Liebert began using NuvaRing, she woke up coughing up blood. Tests confirmed that she had two clots in her left lung. Now Liebert must take a blood thinner for three to six more months so that her body may absorb the clots.

Unfortunately, not all NuvaRing users have been as lucky as Liebert. Dena Jenn of St. Louis died within one month of using NuvaRing. Jenn was running on a treadmill when she lost her breath and collapsed. It turned out she had a blood clot that found its way to her lungs.

Misty Liebert is now warning other women about NuvaRing and its potentially fatal side affects.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jeff Rasansky

Dallas Personal Injury Lawyer - Medical Devices & Implants

Insulin Pumps Tied to Injuries

A Warning About NuvaRing