Modern medicine has enabled people to lead longer, healthier lives. Unfortunately, when a medical device is faulty or malfunctions in some way, the results can be catastrophic. Defective medical devices can lead to new and exacerbated medical problems, and in some cases, even patient death. If you were harmed or a loved one was killed because of a faulty medical device, it is important to know your legal options.
Medical Products with Manufacturing or Design Defects
When a person is harmed because of a flawed medical product or medical device, the individual may have a right to damages through a product liability lawsuit. Unlike a medical malpractice lawsuit, which is brought against a medical professional for negligent medical care, a product liability case is brought against a product manufacturer or designer. Medical products that are commonly the subject of product liability lawsuits include:
- Pacemakers
- Defibrillators
- Hip and knee replacements
- Dialysis filters
- Transvaginal mesh
- Hernia mesh
- Birth control devices
- Drug-coated stents
- Inferior vena cava (IVC) blood clot filters
- Robotic surgery devices
What You Must Prove to Bring a Successful Lawsuit
When a product designer or manufacturer makes a mistake that causes a patient harm, that company should be held accountable. If you were injured by a defective medical device or product, you may be able to sue the company for damages. You will need to prove that:
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