Defective Medical Devices and Injuries
The complex nature of medical devices in the 21st century is often reflected in the amount of times they fail while performing their function. Some of the most commonly failing medical devices include:
- Orthopedic (joint screws, rods and plates)
- Cosmetic (penile, breast, and chin implants)
- Cardiology (pacemakers, artificial heart valves and vascular stints)
- Auxiliary devices (catheters and tubing)
- Contraceptive devices (IUDs)
- Surgical tools
Other times implants or therapeutic equipment fail to deliver on the promise of rehabilitation, and are capable of, and do sometimes establish more harm than benefit. In some cases, these devices actually elongate the healing process, and can lead to further painful and expensive treatments or procedures. Tragically, these defects if not remedied in a proper and timely manner can sometimes serve as a catalyst to fatality.
Should these products fail you, you have the right to guarantee that those responsible are held accountable for their negligence. Find a lawyer in our network today, and begin the journey towards financial relief tomorrow.
Defective Medical Devices List:
- Bard Composix Kugel Mesh Patch
- Baxter Hemodialysis Machine
- Baxter Dialysis Filter
- Blackstone Medical ICON Modular Fixation System
- Boston Scientific Express Stent & Taxus Stent
- Boston Scientific Flextome Cutting Balloon Device
- Cardinal Health Alaris Pump
- Colleague Volumetric Infusion Pumps
- Cochlear Implants
- Cordis Corporation Balloon Catheters
- Guidant Device Recalls
Defective Medical Devices News
Bard Composix Kugel Mesh Patch - [4/27/2007] FDA issues warning letter to Davol Inc., the manufacturer of the Bard Composix Kugel Mesh Patch. The letter cites serious regulatory problems with quality assurance systems used in the manufacturing of the Kugel patches, as well as its Salute Reusable Fixation devices. The letter came after the FDA conducted an inspection of the company's Cranston, Rhode Island headquarters.
Johnson & Johnson Cypher Stent - The FDA received hundreds of reports from patients who had received this device. Symptoms reported included from thrombosis, blood clotting, pain, itching, rash, fever, blood pressure changes and respiratory problems. Several people have died as a result of post-operative conditions.
Tainted and Infected Tissue - [4/18/2007] The FDA took possession of all implantable medical devices from Shelhigh, Incorporated. Investigators from the FDA discovered serious problems with production processes such as improper sterilization and extension of expiration dates at Shelhigh's Union, New Jersey plant.
Defective Medical Devices Resources
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