Injured by a Medical Device: What to Do Next
No Comments
Compared to a few decades ago, millions of individuals now have access to infinitely more life-saving medical devices. Many of…
Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit
Transvaginal mesh implants are becoming one of the most controversial medical implants in recent years. Their original use was to treat pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence, and transvaginal mesh has been a commonly used device since its approval by the FDA in 2002. Several years after FDA approval, severe side effects directly caused...
Defective Medical Devices Lawsuit
When a manufacturer makes a medical device, they have a duty to provide the consumer with a product that works and is safe for its intended use. Specifically, the manufacturer must provide consumers with a product that is neither defectively designed nor manufactured in a defective manner. If there has been a medical device failure,...
3M Dual-Ended Combat Arms Earplugs Lawsuit
The Eichholz Law Firm wants to help those who have suffered from hearing damage or tinnitus caused by the defective design of 3M Company’s military earplugs. We are currently reviewing cases for U.S. troops and veterans who have unfortunately found themselves in this situation. 3M knowingly sold earplugs to the U.S. military that were...
Cochlear Implant Lawsuit
The cochlear implant is a life-changing implant that can help people with significant hearing loss understand speech. The device is surgically implanted and may be an option for both young children and adults. But there is controversy surrounding the implants with some people in the deaf community who think they are an insult to their...
ParaGard Lawsuit
Intrauterine devices are a highly effective and relatively safe option for birth control. Planned Parenthood says that the ParaGard IUD is the most effective method of emergency contraception available. Countless women in the United States have opted to get ParaGard IUDs implanted after learning of its benefits, such as a 99.9 percent effectiveness rate at...
Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit
Transvaginal mesh is a product used by women to relieve pain as well as alleviate bowel and bladder issues associated with conditions like pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence. Unfortunately, these products have been linked to serious, life-threatening side effects. Common Vaginal Mesh Products Transvaginal mesh is used for women who suffer from Pelvic...
Fentanyl Pain Patch Lawsuit
Fentanyl is an extremely potent opioid that is used to manage pain in patients. It is 100 times stronger than morphine and acts on the central nervous system to relieve pain. It is being given to patients outside a hospital setting more and more, despite it being such an addictive drug. Fentanyl abuse and opioid...
NuvaRing Lawsuit
The NuvaRing birth control device prevents pregnancy by releasing synthetic forms of estrogen and progestin into the blood stream. The hormones suppress ovulation, but also thicken the blood in the body, which raises the risks of stroke and other serious and potentially deadly side effects. NuvaRing Side Effects NuvaRing was introduced in 2002 by pharmaceutical...
Duragesic Patch Lawsuit
The Duragesic patch, also known as fentanyl transdermal system, is used to treat patients suffering from moderate-to-severe chronic pain. The patch was recalled in 2004 following reports of packaging leaks linked to potentially fatal injuries. If medication leaks from the patch, not only could patients can receive either too little or too much medication, a...