What types of products can constitute defective medical devices?

Medical devices range from implants inserted into the body to surgical tools and machines. Some medical devices that have been found to be defective are high-tech equipment that deliver electrical currents to regulate heart rhythm or administer targeted medications on a routine basis, while others are lower-tech devices that malfunction by breaking apart or puncturing tissues and organs. Metal-on-metal joint implants, mesh implants used to repair hernias or treat weakened pelvic tissues, contraceptive implants such as IUDs, and CPAP machines for sleep apnea treatment are among the types of medical devices that are often determined to have potentially dangerous defects.

When can you sue over a defective medical device?

Generally, patients can sue when they have been harmed by a defective medical device, including situations in which they require medical interventions to remove or replace an implant or address damage to the body that results from the malfunction or failure. Some defective medical devices can result in metal poisoning, increased cancer risks, or chronic pain. To sue a medical device company over a defective product, you will typically need to establish that the product was defective in some way (such as in its design, manufacture, or marketing), rather than that you simply had an unfavorable outcome or experience with it. You also need to document the harm that the product caused you.

Who can be held accountable for a defective medical device?

It’s important that your defective medical device claim includes all potentially liable parties. Our attorneys will consider the role all potential defendants played in contributing to the harm you suffered. Depending on the facts of your unique situation, we may be able to pursue claims against product designers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, sales representatives, and potentially even doctors who failed to provide adequate instructions or warnings. Identifying all of the relevant defendants in your case requires a thorough investigation of the facts and circumstances.

What compensation can you receive through a defective medical device lawsuit?

Through your claim, we strive to recover compensation that addresses all of your losses to make you as financially whole as possible. We will pursue monetary damages for your medical and rehabilitation costs, including any projected future medical needs arising out of your injury. Our firm will seek compensation that fully addresses any income loss during recovery and any decline in future earning capacity, as well as other out-of-pocket costs, such as expenses related to renovating your home to make it accessible or acquiring an accessible vehicle. We recognize that your non-economic losses can impact you as severely as your financial hardships, and we pursue every dollar of compensation you’re entitled to for pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of quality and enjoyment of life. In instances in which we’re able to establish that the manufacturer knew or should have known of the defect and deliberately concealed this knowledge, we also advocate for any punitive damages that may be appropriate.

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Philadelphia Defective Medical Device Lawyers

Medical Device Injury Attorneys in Philadelphia, PA Specializing in Dangerous Medical Device Litigation Throughout Pennsylvania

Medical devices ranging from monitors to implants serve critical purposes for patients across Philadelphia and nationwide. When defects cause these devices to fail, the consequences aren’t just inconvenient—they’re dangerous. The team of dedicated Philadelphia defective medical device lawyers at Anapol Weiss has a long history of holding manufacturers and others involved in the distribution of faulty products responsible for the harm they cause.

We fight tirelessly for the injured, helping patients and their families stand up to major corporations and Fortune 500 companies. Through our advocacy, we do more than demand financial compensation. We give victims a voice in the legal system, even when they’re up against corporate defendants with abundant resources and significant influence.

It costs nothing to consult a member of our accomplished legal team about your rights and nothing upfront to retain our firm to represent your interests throughout your claim. Contact us today for a free consultation, and find out what the attorneys at Anapol Weiss can do for you.

Help Holding Manufacturers Accountable for Defective Medical Devices in Philadelphia, PA

Manufacturers of defective medical devices have a duty to uphold to patients who depend on these devices. Any failure to meet these obligations can result in serious harm to the patient. When this happens, the injured patient may have grounds to hold companies involved in designing, manufacturing, or distributing the defective medical device accountable through a claim or lawsuit.

In your legal action against the company that designed, manufactured, or distributed the faulty medical device, you need to establish that the device was defective in some way and that this defect caused you injury and resulting damages. Success in defective medical device cases typically requires an in-depth investigation of the product and its safety issues, testimony from expert witnesses, and thorough documentation of your damages.

Unlike personal injury claims against individual property owners or private motorists, the defendant in a defective medical device claim is a corporation that generally has considerable resources at its disposal. To seek justice, accountability, and fair compensation from a medical device manufacturer, you need extensive knowledge of the legal process and the resources to build a compelling claim backed by expert witness testimony.

Dedicated Medical Device Injury Attorneys in Philadelphia, PA, With a Proven Record of Success

Anapol Weiss is known for standing up to some of the largest and most powerful corporations in the country. We fight for patients harmed by all types of defective medical devices, putting pressure on manufacturers that fail to meet appropriate standards of safety and quality. We know what’s at risk—patients’ health, their quality of life, and potentially even their lives. That’s why we take these cases extremely seriously.

Types of Defective Medical Device Claims Our Attorneys Handle

Our experienced Philadelphia defective medical device lawyers have a long history of fighting for the injured, and we don’t shy away from taking on major medical device manufacturers in court. We handle all types of defective medical device claims, including matters that involve:

Defective manufacturing, leading to damaged or malfunctioning medical devices
Defective design, including instances in which the manufacturer deliberately concealed its knowledge of the product’s dangerous design defects
Defective marketing, including inadequate warnings, inaccurate or incomplete instructions, and misleading marketing messages

Numerous types of medical devices can malfunction, causing significant harm to the patients who depend on these products. Examples of the types of medical device claims our attorneys can assist you with include:

Implants, such as hip joint replacement implants, knee replacement implants, spinal disc implants, and hernia mesh and vaginal mesh implants
Stents, which are tubes inserted into arteries, airways, and other passages within the body to treat conditions such as aneurysms and coronary artery blockages
Contraception devices, including intrauterine devices (IUDs) meant for short-term contraception and implants used for permanent sterilization
Pacemakers and defibrillators, which are implants used to regulate heart rhythm
Internal and external infusion pumps used to deliver fluids or medications, such as insulin pumps used to manage diabetes, intrathecal pumps used for the management of chronic pain, and pumps used for targeted drug delivery for conditions such as liver cancer
Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters inserted into a vein to prevent patients at risk of developing blood clots from suffering from potentially life-threatening pulmonary embolism
CPAP machines used to manage sleep apnea
Ventilators and respiratory equipment used help patients with lung damage or respiratory issues breathe
Surgical instruments, such as surgical robots, which can cause significant harm to the patient in the event of a malfunction during surgery

Our attorneys constantly keep up to date with new developments, including product recalls, that expose dangerous defects in medical devices of all kinds. With our extensive knowledge of product liability law and our professional resources, including a network of respected expert witnesses, we’re prepared to investigate claims involving defects and malfunctions of any type of medical device.

A Focus on Women’s Health Litigation

Issues involving malfunctioning medical devices can impact patients in every demographic—young and old, of all genders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic statuses. Yet it’s worth noting that many medical devices plagued by defects are used specifically in areas of women’s health needs, including contraception and treatment of conditions of the female reproductive system.

With a dedicated Women’s Health Litigation Team involved in legal action against the manufacturers of dangerous products ranging from birth control injections to chemical hair straightening products, Anapol Weiss is uniquely equipped to address defective medical devices such as vaginal mesh and birth control implants. Our dedicated Women’s Health Litigation Team is a group of women fighting for women, and we hold the manufacturers of defective medical devices legally and financially responsible for the serious ways their failures impact our clients’ lives.

Our Successes in Securing Maximum Compensation for Defective Medical Device Claims

The team at Anapol Weiss has secured high-value settlements and verdicts for patients injured by numerous types of defective medical devices. Among our successes are:

A settlement totaling $1.4 billion, negotiated by Anapol Weiss shareholder Thomas Anapol and co-counsel, for cases involving defective Stryker Rejuvenate and ABG II hip implants
Verdicts totaling $204.1 million in defective vaginal mesh implant claims secured by shareholder Kila Baldwin between 2015 and 2019
A settlement totalling $150 million for cases involving failures of Biomet’s metal-on-metal M2a Magnum hip implants, negotiated by lead counsel Thomas Anapol

Every case involving defective medical devices and the damage they cause is unique, but these results showcase our record of success and our commitment to securing clients maximum compensation.

How Anapol Weiss Can Help Individuals Injured by Faulty Medical Devices

As a team of seasoned medical device injury attorneys in Philadelphia, PA, our firm is ready to provide comprehensive legal support and representation for your claim. We handle every aspect of the legal process, putting you on the path to receiving full financial compensation and freeing up your time so you can focus on recovery. You can count on us to:

Investigate the full circumstances of your defective medical device injury, including other reports of product defects and any evidence that the corporation intentionally concealed knowledge of defects
Identify all potentially liable parties and build strong claims backed by evidence against each party
Bring on renowned expert witnesses in relevant fields whose testimony can strengthen your case
Document the full extent of your injuries and resulting damages, including medical expenses, income loss, and pain and suffering
Determine the most promising path forward through the legal system, including whether your case should be pursued as part of a mass tort action or an individual lawsuit, if appropriate
Represent you in all interactions with defendants and insurers, as well as all settlement negotiations and legal proceedings

Our focus is on securing the justice you deserve and the financial resources you need to move forward with life after an injury. Whether you’re facing the prospect of further medical interventions (with grueling recoveries and skyrocketing medical bills) or confronting the reality of living with a permanent disability, you deserve to be made as whole as possible.

Why Choose Anapol Weiss as Your Philadelphia Defective Medical Device Lawyers?

Anapol Weiss is the clear choice for Philadelphia defective medical device lawyers you can count on. Choosing us means choosing a firm with a national reputation as a leader in the legal industry, an extensive record of securing high-value results, and award-winning skills and considerable resources.

A National Leader in Product Liability Law

At Anapol Weiss, we’re leading the legal process through the new precedents we set, the leadership roles our attorneys hold in multidistrict litigations, and our success in standing up to major medical device manufacturers and other powerful corporations.

Billions of Dollars Recovered for Our Clients

Our proven record of successful results has amounted to billions of dollars recovered for the clients we serve. Through successful settlements and verdicts, including numerous high-value awards, we have secured maximum compensation for thousands of clients throughout Philadelphia and beyond.

Skills and Professional Resources That Strengthen Your Claim

As a team of award-winning attorneys, our skills are well-documented and nationally recognized. We also bring to every claim the resources for success, including collaborations with medical professionals and other expert witnesses and cutting-edge technology for conducting in-depth research and investigation.

Contact the Philadelphia Defective Medical Device Lawyers at Anapol Weiss Today for a Free Case Evaluation

At Anapol Weiss, we’re committed to standing up for what’s right and ensuring injured patients have the opportunity to hold major medical device manufacturers accountable. We represent our clients at no upfront cost, minimizing both the risk and the stress of the legal process while we work tirelessly to maximize the results obtained through our clients’ claims.

For help from medical device injury attorneys in Philadelphia, PA, contact Anapol Weiss online or call 215-608-9645 today.

Frequently Asked Questions About Defective Medical Device Lawsuits in Philadelphia, PA

Medical devices range from implants inserted into the body to surgical tools and machines. Some medical devices that have been found to be defective are high-tech equipment that deliver electrical currents to regulate heart rhythm or administer targeted medications on a routine basis, while others are lower-tech devices that malfunction by breaking apart or puncturing tissues and organs.
Metal-on-metal joint implants, mesh implants used to repair hernias or treat weakened pelvic tissues, contraceptive implants such as IUDs, and CPAP machines for sleep apnea treatment are among the types of medical devices that are often determined to have potentially dangerous defects.
Generally, patients can sue when they have been harmed by a defective medical device, including situations in which they require medical interventions to remove or replace an implant or address damage to the body that results from the malfunction or failure. Some defective medical devices can result in metal poisoning, increased cancer risks, or chronic pain.
To sue a medical device company over a defective product, you will typically need to establish that the product was defective in some way (such as in its design, manufacture, or marketing), rather than that you simply had an unfavorable outcome or experience with it. You also need to document the harm that the product caused you.
It’s important that your defective medical device claim includes all potentially liable parties. Our attorneys will consider the role all potential defendants played in contributing to the harm you suffered.
Depending on the facts of your unique situation, we may be able to pursue claims against product designers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, sales representatives, and potentially even doctors who failed to provide adequate instructions or warnings. Identifying all of the relevant defendants in your case requires a thorough investigation of the facts and circumstances.
Through your claim, we strive to recover compensation that addresses all of your losses to make you as financially whole as possible. We will pursue monetary damages for your medical and rehabilitation costs, including any projected future medical needs arising out of your injury. Our firm will seek compensation that fully addresses any income loss during recovery and any decline in future earning capacity, as well as other out-of-pocket costs, such as expenses related to renovating your home to make it accessible or acquiring an accessible vehicle.
We recognize that your non-economic losses can impact you as severely as your financial hardships, and we pursue every dollar of compensation you’re entitled to for pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of quality and enjoyment of life. In instances in which we’re able to establish that the manufacturer knew or should have known of the defect and deliberately concealed this knowledge, we also advocate for any punitive damages that may be appropriate.