Have You Been Injured by a Medical Device?

Nov 14,2017

Medical devices are non-organic materials placed inside the body to solve various medical problems. Unfortunately, these devices are not always safe. In some cases, they can cause devastating and even irreversible damage to the patient’s body.

Defective medical devices can cause severe issues for patients, including infections, organ perforation, loose fragments in the body, hematomas, and trauma or abnormal tissue growth to the area around the device.

Common Types of Medical Device Injuries

Some medical devices that have been known to cause injuries to patients include:

DePuy artificial hip systems
Stryker hip implants
Transvaginal mesh

There are about 1 million knee and hip replacement surgeries each year in the U.S., and that number is expected to quadruple by 2030. Unfortunately, about 18% of hip replacement surgeries are revision surgeries, as are 8% of knee replacement surgeries. Furthermore, revision surgeries usually lead to longer hospital stays, and often lead to even more surgeries.

Medical Device Industry Growth

The medical device industry has grown tremendously over the past 20 years. The U.S. medical device market is a $133 billion industry, making it the largest medical device market in the world. According to the FDA, medical device recalls nearly doubled from 2003 to 2012.

Issues with medical devices might arise right away, or they may take months or even years to manifest. If you have been injured due to a defective medical device, you should consult a personal injury attorney as soon as possible. Products liability lawsuits must be filed within two years of the time the defect was discovered, or when it should have reasonably be discovered.

“With the medical device industry growing rapidly, and more and more patients undergoing surgeries, it is important that we hold medical device companies responsible for defective products,” said Attorney Walter Clark, founder of Walter Clark Legal Group.

Our firm has been handling personal injury cases throughout the California Low Desert and High Desert communities for over 30 years. With a 95% success rate, the California personal injury attorneys at Walter Clark Legal Group will fight to hold those responsible for your loss accountable and win compensation to cover medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If you have been injured by a defective product and want to discuss your legal options, contact us today for a free consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer. We have offices in Indio, Rancho Mirage, Victorville, and Yucca Valley and represent clients through the entire California Low Desert and High Desert communities.

DISCLAIMER: The Walter Clark Legal Group blog is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended as legal or medical advice. References to laws are based on general legal practices and vary by location. Information reported comes from secondary news sources. We do handle these types of cases, but whether or not the individuals and/or loved ones involved in these accidents choose to be represented by a law firm is a personal choice we respect. Should you find any of the information incorrect, we welcome you to contact us with corrections.