Overview
Every year, thousands of consumers sustain serious injuries from products inadequate in their design, manufacture or in the warning. Manufacturers have a duty to design and manufacture products that are safe for their consumers to use. They must also alert consumers of any potential problems related to their product. All states allow some form of recovery to persons injured by defective products, including compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, loss of physical capacity, pain, suffering, and mental anguish. The manufacturer and others involved in the chain of distribution may be liable for injuries defective products cause.
A defective medical device lawsuit may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
- Defect in the manufacturing of the product
- Defect in the design of the device
- Inadequate warning given to the consumer
Examples of medical devices with serious adverse side effects include:
- Hip replacement
- Breast implants
- Heart devices
- Knee replacement
- Surestep Blood Glucose Meter
- CT Scan
- Bladder control and urinary
- Incontinence devices
- Bronchoscopes
- Dental Sealants
The Lawrence E. Feldman & Associates have been representing people who suffer injuries caused by dangerous or mislabeled products. Our firm often finds experts who recommend doctor administered prevention programs to the court to help monitor users who are at greater risk because of exposure to the product.