Chicago Defective Medical Device Attorneys Serving the Injured

The desire of medical device manufacturers to reap the financial benefits of this public demand has resulted in some dangerous medical devices entering the market before they are fully tested. While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) attempts to screen medical devices for their effectiveness, they frequently rely upon testing data supplied by drug and medical device manufacturers, which may be biased and inherently incorrect. The Chicago defective medical device attorneys at our Law Firm, Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, are committed to representing people injured by defective medical devices.

Lawyers Representing People Injured By Defective & Recalled Medical Devices in Illinois

Complete our on-line case intake form here for a free case review of your medical device injury case. Our medical device recall lawyers will personally review your situation and advise you of your legal options-- without any cost or obligation on your part. Our office is headquartered in Chicago, and we handle products liability lawsuits involving medical devices across the entire United States.

The rush to market new medical products may be good for the company, not always for the consumer

Unfortunately, the desire by medical device manufacturers to reap the financial benefits of this public demand has resulted in many drugs being rushed to market. While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) attempts to screen many of the drugs and medical devices, they frequently rely upon testing data supplied by drug and medical device manufacturers, which may be biased and inherently incorrect.

A lack of a track record is not an excuse for patient safety

In 1976, the FDA adopted a process called 510 (k). This process allowed for quicker approval of medical devices that were similar to existing products already available without the normal testing that would usually be required. This is a quicker, less expensive way for medical device companies to get their products onto the market. Consequently, we are seeing defective medical devices entering the market that simply are unsafe and that lack any long-term studies. The result? Thousands of consumers are suffering life-changing injuries and even death due to medical devices that are defective and downright dangerous.

In a study that was published in the Journal of American Medical Association, Class 1 recalls for medical devices were looked at for their relation to the 510(k) process. Class 1 recalls are considered the “highest risk”. Of 113 Class 1 recalls of medical devices in the study period, 80 of them were approved through the 510(k) process.

Proving product liability lawsuits against drug and medical device manufacturers and distributors

Personal injury cases that are caused from unsafe medical devices differ from all other types of commonly associated injury cases. These are product liability cases where a person is injured due to a defect in the product, not due to negligence on the part of the physician. For a case of product liability to be successful, there must be proof that the product was defective and caused the injury or death. Most medical device defect lawsuits are based on the following:

• Fail to warn. If manufacturers of a medical product fail to warn patients of potential risks or dangers, they may be liable for the injury.
• Design flaws. Manufacturers of products that have defects in their design that cause injury may be liable for damages.
• Failure to recall. If a medical device manufacturer or pharmaceutical company fails to recall a product that is found be dangerous, they may be liable.

These types of cases can be extremely complex and require extensive research. These medical companies have a huge financial interest in keeping their products on the market and will fight aggressively against any liability claims. Victims in these types of cases need attorneys that are experienced in handling medical product liability cases to represent them and fight for their rights.

Patient advocates. We are attorneys who fight and never look back.

Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers is committed to holding medical device manufacturers responsible for patient injury and death caused by their products. Depending upon the medical device involved, we can pursue a claim for you individually or help direct you to an established class action.

Currently, Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers is investigating cases involving medical devices. Below is a sampling of current matters we are investigating:

• DePuy Pinnacle Hips
• Stryker Rejuvenate and ABG II hip products
• Transvaginal Mesh
• Injuries sustained during a DaVinci robotic surgery
• Power Morcellators
• Nuvaring Birth Control 

Certainly, as more medical devices are rushed to market, there will be faulty devices that will put consumers at risk.  Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers is on the forefront investigating and prosecuting injuries caused by dangerous medical devices.

Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers remains committed, from both legal and financial perspectives, to seeing that our clients’ interests are protected. If you or a family member has suffered an injury related to a recalled medical device, we welcome the opportunity to discuss the case with you to determine how we can most effectively represent your interests.