Defective Implants & Medical Devices Accidents Attorney for
Fort Lauderdale, FL
If you or someone you love is suffering from complications due to a defective implant or medical device, you may have a case against the manufacturer, retailer, doctor, hospital, clinic or medical sales representative.
Implants and medical devices can be valuable instruments to improve and save lives. As a consume and patient you should be able to trust the implants and medical devices your doctor is using; however, that is not always the case. The FDA testing requirements for medical devices are shockingly minimal compared to pharmaceuticals. Often, there is very little testing before it goes to market. This can lead to complications and even death. Defects come from a failure to design, manufacture or market the product properly.
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It is a violation of US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) law for an implant or medical device to be defective. Once an implant or medical device is deemed defective, the implant or medical device is recalled. In 2021, the FDA reported fifty-eight medical device recalls. The FDA categorizes the recalls into three different classifications based on the risk to the public.
Common types of implants and medical devices that may be defective include:
- Breast implants
- Defibrillators
- Pacemakers
- Stents
- Knee replacements
- Hip replacements
- Gastric bands
- Surgical equipment
- Bone Graft
- Pelvic and vaginal sling implants
- Birth control patches
These classifications include:
- Class 1: Dangerous or defective products that could cause serious health problems or death
- Class 2: Products that might cause temporary health problems
- Class 3: Products that are unlikely to cause any adverse health reactions, but violate FDA rules.
After an implant or medical device is defective or recalled, it must be removed. If it is left in place, it could lead to an exacerbation of symptoms as well as various complications.
If you or someone you love is suffering from complications due to a defective implant or medical device, you may be compensated for:
- Loss of quality of life
- Lost wages
- Additional surgeries and medical expenses
- Emotional distress
- Loss of ability to have sexual relations/companionship
- Pain and suffering
These big medical and pharmaceutical companies are more concerned about making profits than the safety and well-being of the consumers and patients. These companies have teams of attorneys strategically designed to defend against any defective implant and medical device claim. Lawsuits against these companies are often complicated. You should have an expert attorney as well.
DiStefano Law, LLC has the experience and best experts to fight these complex defective implant and medical device cases. We will fight for your rights and get you the compensation you deserve.