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Every year millions of people use a variety of medical devices such as Transvaginal Mesh, Hip Replacements, Pacemakers, etc believing they are safe and that there is little chance of serious health risk, allowing them to live healthier and more effective lives. Yet defective medical devices can leave users at risk for a variety of debilitating injuries. The risk from defective medical devices is especially high for people who require their long-term use. Parker Waichman LLP is a leading personal injury law firm with experienced medical device attorneys on staff. We are contimually evaluating cases involving product liability from defective medical devices throughout the United States. To view more information involving a specific medical device, please click on one of the links listed below.

If you have been harmed by a defective medical device, we urge you to please complete the contact us form at the right for a free case evaluation by one of our qualified defective medical device attorneys or call us at 1-800-LAW-INFO (1-800-529-4636) today.

Medical equipment must be approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), but the manufacturer of the device is ultimately responsible to ensure the safety of the product. When a medical device is discovered to be defective, the manufacturer is responsible to inform the FDA and the public about the flaw and any potential risks. If the manufacturer of the medical device does not properly inform the public and the FDA in a timely manner about the defect it is can be considered an act of negligence and is liable for any injuries, illnesses or deaths that occur.

Defective Medical Device Victims - Legal Help

The defective medical device attorneys at Parker Waichman LLP are available for a free case evaluation if you or your loved one have been harmed by a defective medical device. Please feel free to contact us by completing the form at the right or call us at 1-800-LAW-FIRM (1-800-529-4636).

If the defective medical device you are looking for is not listed in the links below, please Visit our Defective Medical Devices Archives Page for additional articles about defective medical device lawsuits that Parker Waichman LLP has defended for our clients.

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Medtronic Infuse Shareholder Lawsuit Witness Must Testify, Judge Says

Feb 3, 2012 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
A former Medtronic Inc. employee won't be able to avoid testifying in a shareholder lawsuit involving the device maker's alleged illegal promotion of...

Cancer, Other Safety Worries Point to Dim Future for Medtronic Infuse

Feb 2, 2012 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
Medtronic Inc.'s sales of its Infuse (rhBMP-2) product have taken a hit in recent months, thanks to concerns that the bone growth protein may be...

Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants May Pose Risk of "Systemic Toxicity"

Jan 30, 2012 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
Fears are rising in Britain that all-metal hip implants, including DePuy Orthopaedic's recalled ASR Hip Replacement devices, could be causing more...

Johnson & Johnson Sets Aside Funds for DePuy ASR Hip Implant Settlements

Jan 26, 2012 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
It looks like Johnson & Johnsons may be getting ready to settle some of the lawsuits filed over its DePuy Orthopaedics unit's recalled ASR hip...

Congressional Hearings Sought for Transvaginal Mesh, Lap-Band Devices

Jan 23, 2012 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
U.S. Rep. Harry Waxman of California and three other Democrats on the House Energy and Commerce Committee have asked the Republican who control the...

Group Seeks Wingspan Brain Stent Recall

Jan 6, 2012 | Parker Waichman LLP
A study finding that patients treated with the Wingspan Brain Stent System are more likely to suffer a stroke or death has prompted Public Citizen to...

FDA Orders Transvaginal Mesh Studies

Jan 5, 2012 | Parker Waichman LLP
As part of its ongoing safety review of transvaginal mesh devices, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has asked 33 manufactures of such...

Maker of Defective French Silicone Breast Implants Warned by FDA in 2000

Dec 27, 2011 | Parker Waichman LLP
The French company that manufactured silicone breast implants now at the center of worldwide cancer panic has also had run-ins with U.S....

French-Made Silicone Breast Implant at Center of Cancer Scare

Dec 22, 2011 | Parker Waichman LLP
Fears that a recalled silicone breast implant could cause a rare form of cancer are spreading around the world.   According to a report in...

Medtronic Infuse Concerns Prompt Questions from Senators

Dec 19, 2011 | Parker Waichman LLP
Medtronic Inc. is taking more heat over its controversial Infuse bone graft product.  Now, three U.S. Senators are asking questions about...

St. Jude Recalls Riata Leads, Says Defect Rate Higher Than Thought

Dec 16, 2011 | Parker Waichman LLP
A year after stopping sales of its Riata family of defibrillator leads, St. Jude Medical Inc. is officially recalling the defective devices. ...

Medtronic Discloses California Infuse Investigation

Dec 8, 2011 | Parker Waichman LLP
Medtronic continues to be plagued by investigations into its controversial Infuse bone growth product. According to its most recent 10-Q filing with...