Medical
device companies and manufacturers often put their
profits ahead of the public's safety and welfare.
Medical devices that are insufficiently tested or
improperly designed and manufactured can cause
serious injuries and death.Barry & Loewy LLP represents individuals and their families who have been injured or killed due to dangerous medical devices. We believe that medical device manufacturers owe consumers a duty to ensure that their medical devices are safe. When consumers buy a product there is an understanding that if it is used as directed and intended than the product is safe. This is particularly important when it comes to products that are used in medical operations and medical procedures. However, sometimes product sales, profits and productivity are placed above patient safety. Tens of thousands of children and adults are injured and killed every year by defective medical devices.
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In general, medical device defects are categorized
as either design defects or manufacturing defects.
Design defects are inherent in the design of the
products, while manufacturing defects are flaws and
mistakes made in the manufacturing process.
Even though the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) heavily regulates the production, labeling, and sale of medical devices, injuries and deaths related to the use of these devices occur all too often. Though the FDA was established in 1931, it was not until the 1976 Medical Device Amendments to the Food, Drug & Cosmetic act that the FDA was given power over medical devices – which seeks to provide "reasonable assurances of safety and effectiveness" for all medical devices.
Serious side effects or failures of a medical device may be cause for a claim depending on the extent and nature of your injuries. Barry & Loewy LLP handles a multitude of medical device litigation, including some of the more common problematic and dangerous medical devices:
- Intra-operative screws
- Silicon breast implants
- Contraceptive devices
- Hip prosthesis
- Knee replacements
- Pacemakers
- Guidant Defibrillators
- Heart valves
- Dialysis Filters
- Jaw implants
If you have been injured by a medical device, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation for your injuries. This compensation may include money for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and financial compensation to loved ones (in case of a wrongful death).
If you or a loved one has experienced negative side effects or serious health problems after using a medical device, please contact Barry & Loewy LLP today.
For more information, please see our Medical Devices Frequently Asked Questions.
