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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 

  • Pacemakers 
  • Hip implants (DePuy, Striker, etc.) 
  • Knee implants (Zimmer) 
  • Breast implants 
  • Defective prosthetics 
  • Pain control or insulin pumps 
  • Birth control devices (Mirena, Nuvaring, etc.)

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.

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Pain, Suffering and Expenses Associated With Defective Medical Equipment

Everybody’s situation is different, and no two cases are exactly the same. Depending upon the severity of your injury or injuries, you could be looking at months, years or even a lifetime of pain and suffering associated with the injury caused by the defective medical equipment or device. The expenses associated with these cases can be astronomical. The initial medical visit is just the tip of the iceberg. You might need ongoing medical treatment, multiple surgical procedures and long-term care or physical therapy. During this time, you could be out of work. If your loved one was injured, you might have to miss work to provide in-home care or spend a lot of time and money taking him or her to medical appointments. Combine these additional medical expenses with a loss of income, and paying day-to-day bills can become a struggle.

Defective Medical Equipment and Device Lawyer in Jackson

Nobody should go into the hospital for a procedure or surgery only to come out in worse shape than before they went in. medical equipment and devices should always perform safely and as they’re designed. When medical devices go bad or equipment is defective, lives are put at risk for injuries that can lead to lifelong pain and suffering or even death. The sooner you speak with a lawyer, the better chance you have at a favorable outcome in your case. A lawyer can be your advocate and take on the big pharmaceutical industry while you focus on what matters.

If you have been injured or if you have lost a loved one due to malfunctioning medical equipment or a defective medical device in or around the Jackson Metro Area, contact the skilled and proven Product Liability team at Coxwell & Associates, PLLC at (601) 265-7766 for a free case consultation today.

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