Defective Medical Devices
Defective medical devices can cause injury and harm to unknowing patients. Medical device users expect treatments to work effectively and safely without undue risk or harm. Independent institutions, such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), place medical devices through extensive testing before releasing them to the consumer market. If potential risks and side effects are found, they are documented thoroughly and the user of the medical device is informed of any potential detriment to their health.
Regardless of this testing, medical devices are sometimes found to be faulty under certain circumstances or to raise the overall chance of illness or injury. The Guidant Defibrillator is one example of a defective medical device. Once installed, some models of the defibrillator run the risk of causing serious injury to the patient at an unknown time. Dealing with the risks associated with a defective medical device can have life-altering consequences.
In the event a defective medical device causes injury or death, the manufacturers of the device may be held legally liable for marketing a dangerous product. Some legal actions associated with defective medical devices evolve into class action or mass tort suits, whereby those affected by the hazardous devices can make a personal injury claim for a predetermined amount of compensation.
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury, illness, or death due to a defective medical device, call VanDerGinst Law at 1-866-843-7367 or click here for a FREE online case evaluation. The initial consultation is free of charge. If we agree to handle your injury case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if, and when, there is a money recovery for you. In many cases a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. So please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.
Defective Medical Devices
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| Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:45:00 -0500 Baylis Medical Torflex Transseptal Guiding Sheath: Class I Recall Sheath tip may break off and separate during heart procedures, causing a blockage that could lead to permanent injury and/or death. Click here to read this Defective Medical Devices news article. |
| Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:15:00 -0500 Oral Bisphosphonates: Ongoing Safety Review of Atypical Subtrochanteric Femur Fractures FDA review of available data have not shown a clear connection between bisphosphonate use and a risk of atypical subtrochanteric femur fractures. Click here to read this Defective Medical Devices news article. |
| Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:15:00 -0500 Beckman Coulter UniCel DxC Synchron Clinical System ? Ion Selective Electrode Flow Cell: Class I Recall Incorrect sodium results may be caused by build-up of protein, bacteria, and sample tube additives in the ion selective electrode flow cell. Click here to read this Defective Medical Devices news article. |
| Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:20:00 -0500 Abiomed AB5000 Circulatory Support System: Class I Recall Device computer may shut down without an alarm, which can lead to serious injuries or death. Click here to read this Defective Medical Devices news article. |
| Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:50:00 -0500 WinRho SDF (Rho(D) Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human): Risk of Intravascular Hemolysis Cases of intravascular hemolysis and its complications have been reported in patients treated for immune thrombocytopenic purpura with WinRho. Click here to read this Defective Medical Devices news article. |
| Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:15:00 -0500 Cardiac Science Automated External Defibrillators (Powerheart, Cardiovive, CardioLife, NK, Responder models): Class I Recall UPDATED 03/08/2010: Recall classified as Class I, expanded list of affected models. Originally posted 02/09/2010 Click here to read this Defective Medical Devices news article. |
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| Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:31:00 EST Barrier in Mosquito Midgut Protects Invading Pathogens Scientists studying the Anopheles gambiae mosquito ? the main vector of malaria ? have found that when the mosquito takes a blood meal, that act triggers two enzymes to form a network of crisscrossing proteins around the ingested blood. The formation of this protein barrier, the researchers found, is part of the normal digestive process that allows so-called "healthy" or commensal gut bacteria to grow without activating mosquito immune responses. But there is a downside: The barrier also prevents the mosquito's immune defense system from clearing any disease-causing agents that may have slipped into the blood meal, such as the Plasmodium malaria parasite, which in turn can be passed on to humans. Click here to read this Defective Medical Devices news article. |
| Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:41:00 EST Hereditary Condition Causing Limb Weakness Traced to Gene for Rare Disorder A gene that causes a fatal childhood brain disorder can also cause adults to develop peripheral neuropathy, a condition resulting in weakness and decreased sensation in the hands and limbs, according to a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health and other institutions. The study is the first to show that different mutations in the same gene cause the two seemingly unrelated disorders. Click here to read this Defective Medical Devices news article. |
| Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:01:00 EST Dr. Francis S. Collins Receives Albany Medical Center Prize NIH Director Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D. has been named a recipient of the Albany Medical Center Prize in Medicine and Biomedical Research for his leading role in mapping the human genome. While accepting the honor, Dr. Collins declined his portion of the $500,000 prize in order to comply with government ethics rules. Click here to read this Defective Medical Devices news article. |
| Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:01:00 EST Panel Questions "VBAC Bans," Advocates Expanded Delivery Options for Women An independent panel convened this week by the National Institutes of Health confronted a troubling fact that pregnant women currently have limited access to clinicians and facilities able and willing to offer a trial of labor after previous cesarean delivery because of so-called VBAC bans. Many, even those at low risk for complications in a trial of labor, are not offered this option. The panel affirmed that a trial of labor is a reasonable option for many women with a prior cesarean delivery. They also urged that current VBAC guidelines be revisited, malpractice concerns be addressed, and additional research undertaken to better understand the medical and non-medical factors that influence decision making for women with previous cesarean deliveries. Click here to read this Defective Medical Devices news article. |
| Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:01:00 EST Vaccinating Children against Flu Helps Protect Wider Community Results of a clinical trial conducted in a largely self-contained religious community during the 2008-09 influenza season show that immunizing children against seasonal influenza can significantly protect unvaccinated community members against influenza as well. The study was conducted to determine if immunized children could act as a barrier to limit the spread of influenza to the wider, unvaccinated community, a concept known as herd immunity. Click here to read this Defective Medical Devices news article. |
| Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:15:00 EST New Approach to Immune Cell Analysis Seen as First Step to Better Distinguish Health and Disease Investigators have developed a new mathematical approach to analyze molecular data derived from complex mixtures of immune cells. This approach, when combined with well-established techniques, readily identifies changes in small samples of human whole blood, and has the potential to distinguish between health and disease states. Click here to read this Defective Medical Devices news article. |
