Defective Medical Device Attorneys
Virtually every week there is a recall issued of some type of medical device in the United States. Some examples of medical devices that have been recalled in the past are:
- The Composix Kugel Mesh Patch
- Knee Replacement / Knee Implant
- The Medtronic Defibrillator Leads
- Oxinium Knee Implant
- Pacemakers
- Shoulder Pain Pumps / Pain Pump Catheters
- Stryker Knee Implant
- Various Shelhigh Medical Devices
- DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant
What makes a device "defective"?
A medical device may be considered defective because of a manufacturing or design defect. In addition to design and manufacturing defects, insufficient warning of consumers as to possible side effects can also serve as the basis of litigation. Quite often, there is some risk or side effect involved in the use of a medical device. The law states that manufacturers must alert consumers to the possible problems and side effects their medical devices can cause. If this is not done properly, companies can be held responsible for injuries and/or deaths caused by their medical devices.
Consumers have a right to know and understand the risks they are undertaking when deciding whether or not to use a particular medical device. Manufacturers who fail to alert consumers to a risk, or who hide that risk, can be held liable for your suffering. In addition, distributors and re-sellers of defective products can, at times, also be held liable.
Recovering Monetary Losses
When a defective medical device injures you, the manufacturers of that product should be held responsible for your economic and non-economic losses. By filing a defective medical device claim, you may be able to recover compensation for many different types of losses including:
- Medical Costs
- Lost Wages
- Future Medical Costs
- Pain and Suffering
- Permanent Disability
Who is Responsible?
A defective medical device claim can be very difficult to handle without the aid of an experienced defective medical
products lawyer. Your defective medical product claim can hold various parties liable for your losses including:
- Medical Device Manufacturer
- Pharmacy or Medical Device Supplier
- Surgeon who Implanted the Device
If you or a loved one has been harmed by a defective medical device, please do not delay in contacting one of our defective medical devices attorneys today at PersonalInjury.com.
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