Category Archives: Defective Medical Devices
Were You the Recipient of a Defective Knee Replacement? We Can Help.
Your joints are a very important part of your body, especially your knees because they play a vital part of how mobile you are. If one of your knees isn’t working properly, you may not be able to participate in your favorite activities, work as usual, or even move around the way you’d like… Read More »
IVC Filter Complications and What That Means For You
Undergoing a medical procedure is frightening. You are suddenly left relying your physicians and medical team to perform the necessary procedures to help you heal and not be sick or injured anymore. You might be concerned with a surgeon or nurse making a mistake, but what if there is something wrong with the device… Read More »
IVC Filter Lawsuits
In people at risk of having a heart attack or stroke due to a deadly blood clot, doctors sometimes recommend the use of a retrievable clot-catching device known as an “inferior vena cava” or IVC filter. The inferior vena cava is a large vein in the body that carries blood from the lower body… Read More »
Think Your IVC Filter is Safe? Read Why You Might Be a Victim
The medical device community is constantly working on new treatments and devices that help to alleviate a wide range of concerns across the field of medicine. That being said, not all of these devices are safe, and sometimes medical device manufacturers could bear responsibility if a patient or individual is injured due to a… Read More »
The Dangers of Hip Replacement Procedures and Recovery
Did you know that an average of 285,000 patients receive a hip replacement surgery each year? This was estimated by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Some of the common reasons for these hip replacements include: Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Hip fracture or injuries Broken bones Age Car accidents The procedure involves… Read More »
Mesothelioma: What You Need to Know
One of the most common health issues that arise from asbestos exposure is mesothelioma. This form of cancer occurs in the protective lining of the body’s organs and can quickly spread throughout the body. The cells can often metastasize and spread long before a person realizes they even have cancer, leading to deadly results…. Read More »
