Defective Medical Device

Defective Medical Devices Attorney in Charleston, WV

New medical products and devices have changed healthcare as we know it. Unfortunately, there have been some instances where defects have occurred and caused damages. If a manufacturer knowingly sells a faulty product or medical device, they could cause severe injury to the patients that they are supposed to be helping.

Though most of these defects are handled promptly, ethically, and professionally, some manufacturers attempt to cover up these problems by denying their existence. When suppliers sell defective medical items and are used by doctors and hospitals, suffering is inevitable. It is then the responsibility of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to intervene, issue a recall, and take the medical product or device off of the market. This step is often the last resort after thousands of injuries have occurred.

How do defective medical products and devices make it into the marketplace?

Manufacturers don’t create these items with the intention of causing harm. Products and devices become defective when they are not tested properly, or when preliminary research is found to be inconclusive. It is the FDA’s responsibility to protect patients from the health hazards associated with products such as defective implants and other medical devices. New products must undergo years of clinical and laboratory testing before being approved for general use. Though these tests are meant to find issues, the tests are not infallible. Often, despite the FDA’s strict approval criteria, dangerous medical devices find a way onto the market. It is only after numerous patients are injured and file complaints that a widespread recall is issued.

The Most Common Medical Product and Device Defects

Through the years, hundreds of medical products and devices have proven themselves to be defective. From contraceptive patches and breast implants, to heart stents and artificial hips, defects have been found across the board. The most common defects are:

Essure, the birth control implant, caused women’s fallopian tubes or uterus to perforated after the insertion of the product. Others experienced the device breaking, causing ectopic pregnancies, and even death

Limited protection of
Roundup, the weed killer, resulted in cancer for many of the product’s users

Respiratory issues and ovarian cancer caused by the product talcum powder

Amputations and death caused by the Type 2 Diabetes medication, Invokana

Pacemakers that stopped or failed to keep the right heart rhythm

Any problem with an insulin pump, pain pump, or another device

Implanted heart valves that broke or leaked, resulting in severe injury or death

Infections caused by a poorly made or non-sterile device

Gynecological devices that were not sterilized and led to infertility, infection, or miscarriage

Any device that caused immune system damage

Faulty knee or hip replacement parts

Why should a victim file a legal claim?

If you have been injured or have a family member who has been killed by a defective product or medical device, compensation for emotional anguish, medical bills, and lost income is possible. However, filing a lawsuit against a negligent medical manufacturer is necessary to hold that entity liable for your loss.

Get Legal Help Now

At Jacobs Law Office, we know how difficult product liability and wrongful death claims from defective medical devices can be. Pat Jacobs has helped injured individuals and families for over 40 years. If you or a family member has been harmed by a defective product or device, please contact us to set up a FREE consultation. We’re here to assist you with whatever you may need. Don’t delay, call Pat today.

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