Medical Equipment and Devices

The medical equipment and device industry is a multi-billion dollar business. In most cases, medical equipment and devices performs safely and effectively. Unfortunately, when medical equipment and devices are defective or go bad, the stakes are extremely high. In fact, they’re life threatening. Whether you suffered from a defective hip implant, it’s important to speak with a personal injury lawyer who has proven product liability case experience involving defective medical equipment and devices.

Life-Endangering Rather Than Life-Saving

Most medical devices and equipment are designed to make lives better. They should be improving health and quality of life. Many medical devices are life saving, but what happens when they’re not properly manufactured? Manufacturing or design defects can turn a life-saving device into a potentially life-threatening device. It’s scary enough to go through with a major medical or surgical procedure, and the last thing anybody should have to worry about is the integrity and safety of their medical equipment and devices. Listed below are some common types of defective medical devices.

Common Types of Defective Medical Devices 

Injuries Associated With Defective Medical Equipment and Devices

Injuries associated with defective medical equipment and devices can range from embolisms and blood clots to strokes and heart attacks. Many complications associated with malfunctioning medical equipment or defective medical devices can be life threatening. Severe infections are also commonly associated with defective medical devices. Inflammation and pain can also occur if you’ve received a faulty medical device. Many of these injuries will require additional hospitalization and treatment. In some cases, multiple surgical procedures may be needed. Sometimes, a medical device will do damage and have to be removed, and then you’re back at square one, only much worse due to additional pain, injuries and medical bills.