New Orleans Product Liability Attorney Handling Defective Medical Device Claims
The FDA routinely recalls defective medical devices because they pose a serious hazard to Americans' health. While organizations like the FDA work to protect citizens from future harm, those already harmed by a dangerous or defective medical device should seek the protection of a lawyer.
At the New Orleans area law office of Glenn C. McGovern, we represent victims of personal injury who were harmed by defective medical devices and equipment.
In three decades of legal practice, we have achieved a great deal of success for personal injury victims. This includes multimillion-dollar jury verdicts and settlements, which are the basis for our inclusion in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. We are also AV Peer Review Rated* through Martindale-Hubbell.
New medical devices are introduced into the market at a very rapid pace. Sometimes they are not tested properly. In other cases, defective or inferior parts may be used that initially pass quality control tests but fail later. Additionally, certain medical devices may cause side effects that far outweigh any potential benefits they offer.
Sometimes the defects are so serious that they cause lasting damage and death. To schedule a free consultation about your defective medical device case, contact attorney Glenn C. McGovern today.
Recalled or Defective Medical Devices
We represent people injured by a wide range of dangerous and defective medical devices:
- Inhalers
- Guidant Defibrillator - Prizm AVT, Vitality AVT, and Contak Renewal
- Medtronic Defibrillator - defibrillator using Sprint Fidelis® lead wire
- Pacemakers made by Medtronic and Guidant
- Catheters
- Feeding tubes
- Defective medical equipment
Injury and Death Caused by Guidant Defibrillators
To date, a wiring problem has effected Guidant's Prizm AVT, Vitality AVT, Renewal AVT, Prizm 2 DR and Contak Renewal defibrillators. If a short circuit occurs, the defibrillator is prone to an overload, which interferes with the ability of the device to regulate the heart's beat appropriately.
As we prepare your case, we may consult design engineers and experts familiar with the problems associated with Guidant medical devices. We expose negligence and defects and demand compensation proportional to our client's losses.
Problems with the Sprint Fidelis® Lead Wires in Medtronic Defibrillators
The Medtronic defibrillator connects a lead wire directly to a patient's heart in order to regulate its rhythm. However, the lead wire used - the Sprint Fidelis® - has malfunctioned a number of times, resulting in the deaths of an estimated 5 people. While Medtronic recalled the Sprint Fidelis®, it was used in over 268,000 Medtronic defibrillators.
We understand the dangers and issues involved with the Sprint Fidelis®, as well as the dangers posed by trying to replace them. If you or a family member has been injured due to the Sprint Fidelis®, we can help you recover just compensation for your suffering.
Can a Lawyer Help Me?
If you have been injured or a loved one has been injured and you believe that a defective medical device may be to blame, talk to us about your situation. We can help you decide whether or not a lawyer can help you hold the manufacturers and distributors accountable
Contact our New Orleans area law firm by e-mail, or toll free at 1-866-603-7542. Initial consultations are free and confidential.
