When the device meant to help harms you
Implants and medical devices can fail because of flawed designs, manufacturing defects or inadequate warnings. Patients may suffer infections, organ damage, chronic pain and the need for risky revision surgery. Device makers often know about problems long before they act.
Devices involved in injury claims
- Hip and knee replacements
- Hernia and transvaginal mesh
- IVC filters
- Breast implants
- CPAP / BiPAP machines
- Pacemakers and defibrillators
- Insulin pumps
- Spinal and surgical implants
Building your case
We gather your surgical and medical records, device lot numbers, FDA reports and recall information, and work with medical experts to connect the device failure to your injuries. Where a device is part of national litigation, we make sure your individual damages are fully documented.
If a device is removed during surgery, ask your doctor and the hospital to preserve it. It can be critical evidence.
Frequently asked questions
Does an FDA approval protect the manufacturer?
Not always. The type of FDA clearance a device received can affect which claims are available, but many device makers have been held liable for defective products.
What if my device has not been recalled?
A recall is not required to bring a claim. Many successful cases involve devices that were never recalled.
What compensation is available?
Compensation may cover revision surgery and medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering and, in some cases, punitive damages.
