Recall Alert: FDA Abbott & Thoratec Pull 14,000 HeartMate LVADs Over Safety Concerns

Chicago, Illinois – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class I recall for nearly 14,000 HeartMate left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) manufactured by Abbott and its subsidiary Thoratec. This recall comes after continued concerns over safety that have been linked to multiple deaths associated with the devices. The recall specifically pertains … Read more

“18-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Third Ward High-Rise Shooting, But Did Not Pull Trigger” Email Subject Line: Shocking Twist in Third Ward High-Rise Murder Case

HOUSTON, Texas – An 18-year-old has been charged with murder after a deadly shooting in a Third Ward high-rise apartment elevator earlier this month. However, authorities have clarified that he was not the one who pulled the trigger. According to court documents, 18-year-old Larry Holmes did not fire the deadly shots. Houston police said Holmes … Read more