Medical Devices
Globally, the healthcare sector has benefitted from the advent of technology and advancements made to medical devices. Unfortunately, only a few of these medical devices go through a high-level inspection process before they are cleared for sale to consumers.
Manufacturing defects or quality issues result in these implements becoming harmful to their consumers. This is why it is imperative for the public to know the risks associated with faulty goods to allow them to make an informed choice about the use of certain medical devices.
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Plaintiffs in Exactech replacement lawsuits are seeking compensation for injuries due to defective implants in Exactech’s knee, ankle, and hip replacements.
Individuals are making legal claims against Atrium Medical Corp., Ethicon, Bard, and other manufacturers for severe injuries from complications due to defective hernia mesh implants.
Individuals who have suffered injuries and complications after hip replacement surgery are filing lawsuits against the manufacturers of failed hip replacement systems.
The heart is arguably the most crucial organ in the human body, and one would expect any implants that could adversely affect it to be vetted thoroughly before being introduced to the public.
In June 2021, news broke about medical giant, Philips Respironics, announcing that they were recalling their CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilator machines. They stated the potential of patients being exposed to toxic chemicals as the reason behind the recall.
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The heart is arguably the most crucial organ in the human body, and one would expect any implants that could adversely affect it to be vetted thoroughly before being introduced to the public.
Also, if this device were to have a disproportionate risk of breaking compared to previous models or competing brands, a manufacturer had an ethical and legal obligation to reveal this information.
This is an active lawsuit.
Individuals affected by this particular product or chemical are currently filing lawsuits.
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