Defective Medical Devices

Heart stents, hip replacements, implants and other medical devices may be defective

Manufacturers of medical devices have a responsibility to ensure that those devices are safe and effective for patients.  The failure of a medical device can cause injury or death, and the implant of a defective medical device, such as a heart valve or breast implant, may require another major surgery to replace the defective device. Although federal safety standards exist to monitor components of medical devices, design flaws or quality control problems can make these devices unsafe in other ways. Manufacturers should alert doctors and consumers of any potential problems related to their product immediately.

Examples of medical devices with serious adverse side effects include:

• Breast implants
• Hip replacement devices
• Heart devices
• Knee replacement devices

Civil and criminal medical device lawsuits have been filed when a breach of safety occurs in the use of these products. An experienced attorney can help evaluate the circumstances surrounding an injury that resulted from an unsafe or defective medical device.

If you or a loved one have been injured by a defective medical device, call us now at 1-800-THE-EAGLE (1-800-843-3245) or SUBMIT A SHORT AND SIMPLE CASE FORM HERE. You may have a valid medical device lawsuit and be entitled to compensation for your injuries.