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Your Trusted Defective Medical Device Attorneys in NYC
The legal team at Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Firm provides compassionate representation for our clients harmed by the medical apparatuses they trusted to heal them. These medical devices can be implanted in your body to provide great benefits, but when they malfunction, you may be vulnerable to harm. As your medical device law firm, we work tirelessly to hold these negligent companies accountable for releasing defective products to vulnerable consumers.
Our New York medical device failure attorneys have the resources and experience to help clients harmed after a health device failure.
When we represent you, we will:
- Conduct a thorough investigation into your case
- Collect and review documents to prove the company’s liability
- Seek expert opinions about the cause and extent of your injuries
- Properly value your case to get you the compensation you deserve
- Negotiate with the other party’s insurance company for a fair settlement
If the other party and their insurance company won’t offer a fair settlement for your medical bills and other compensation you’re eligible for, we will take your case to trial and stand by your side every step of the way.
Defective Medical Devices Cases We Handle
Any apparatus or equipment that facilitates medical treatment qualifies as a medical device; it doesn’t have to be implanted to do harm.
Exactech
Medical malpractice occurs when a medical professional or institution fails to provide medical care and treatment in accordance with accepted standards and this failure leads to an injury, illness, or worsening of the victim's condition. Sadly, medical negligence and malpractice sometimes lead to brain injuries, including in the following contexts:
Transvaginal Mesh
A transvaginal mesh is an implanted device for women with a weak pelvic floor. However, this mesh has been known to separate and damage organs. The affected areas may cause a serious infection and/or impact a woman’s ability to sustain a pregnancy.
Philips CPAP, BiPAP, and Ventilator Devices
Philips breathing machines may contain toxic foam, leading to respiratory illness or cancer over time. Since these machines are designed to be used for several hours each day, many users may expose themselves to high levels of carcinogens.
Other Medical Device Lawsuit Cases
Medical malpractice occurs when a medical professional or institution fails to provide medical care and treatment in accordance with accepted standards and this failure leads to an injury, illness, or worsening of the victim's condition.
Sadly, medical negligence and malpractice sometimes lead to brain injuries, including in the following contexts:
- Essure
- IVC filters
- Power morcellators
- Hip implants (Biomet, Zimmer Durom Cup, Smith & Nephew, and Stryker)
- Wright hip replacements
- Breast implants
- Hernia mesh
- DePuy hip replacements
- Implanted defibrillators
If you've suffered an injury from an apparatus not on this list, our attorneys will still be happy to help.
Get Justice When a Defective Medical Device Injures You or a Loved One
At Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Firm, we help patients just like you seek compensation for your medical bills and the pain of your injuries.
Schedule a Free ConsultationWhat Defects Can Make Medical Devices Dangerous?
There are many ways that a healthcare device could malfunction. Sometimes, the design of the device is fundamentally flawed. Other times, a problem in manufacturing could render an otherwise safe device harmful.
Defective Design
Some manufacturers may be too quick to approve an innovative piece of medical equipment without running enough tests. Sometimes, the FDA fast-tracks approval if the design is very similar to other models on the market, which could result in design defects going unnoticed.
Manufacturing Defect
The design for a device may be sound, but a problem in the manufacturing process could result in enough of a deviation from the original design that the product is unsafe. Sometimes, a manufacturer catches the problem during quality control testing and recalls the defective devices. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case, and dangerous products are released to the general public.
Failure to Announce Risks
The risks of using a medical device must be clearly marked and communicated to users and medical professionals who would recommend the device. When these risks aren’t communicated, a healthcare provider may recommend a product they don’t realize is unsafe.
Common Injuries from Defective Medical Devices
Some of the most common injuries people suffer from a faulty medical device include:
- Nervous system damage
- Permanent disability
- Chronic pain
- Infections
- Stroke or heart attack
- Organ loss
- Bone or tissue damage
- Incorrect IV dosages
These are not the only ways a malfunctioning medical device might harm someone. Ask one of the New York medical device attorneys at Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Firm if your injuries qualify you for a suit.
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