Over-the-counter medication, medical devices and other health care products get produced and placed in the market for consumers to purchase and use. Many of these products are extremely useful, relieve common ailments and enhance our quality of life. Some are even life-saving.
But others are found to be hazardous. Either because they were designed poorly, manufactured poorly or simply created without adequate warning instructions for the user.
Fortunately, those who are injured by hazardous drugs or medical devices may have a right to pursue compensation against the manufacture or seller of the product. This is commonly known as product liability.
Today's Dangerous Medical Products
Dangers associated with the PowerPorts involve their design and manufacturing have resulted in many patient injuries and deaths.
Various breast implants manufactured by Allergan were recalled in 2019 after several hundred cases of lymphoma were attributed to the implant. Although the company has since pulled the implants from market, individuals who have received such implants may have a cause of action.
The Ethicon Physiomesh Flexible Composite Mesh and the Atrium C-Qur Mesh were produced and used to repair hernias. However, many patients who received these mesh implants have suffered bowel blockage, infections, severe pain and other complications.
An IUD made from copper wire manufactured by ParaGard has been known to break without warning, causing lacerations and scarring in the female body. Some women have suffered injuries in severity that has resulted in the need for a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus).
It has come to light over the last several years that various popular knee and hip replacement devices were faulty, and thousands of patients have been forced to undergo invasive revision surgery.
Legal Help
At the Ponder Legal Group, our attorneys have extensive experience handling lawsuits involving defective medical devices or hazardous drugs. We have a thorough understanding of such litigation and have experience handling these complex cases involving a wide range of products.
Contact Us To Learn More
If you believe you have been injured by a defective product, medical device, or prescription drug, reach out to us.
We can talk with you and your family about the circumstances – free of charge – and discuss legal recourse options and potential compensation available. Call 888-201-0303 to speak to a member of our team today. You can also reach us via our contact form.