Defective Medical Device Litigation

Medical advancements have been a blessing to many people in Texas, throughout the United States and all over the world. Part of that is the creation and implementation of medical devices. For those who have needed these products, whether it is a hip replacement, a...

People who are suffering from a migraine headache will do just about anything to make it stop, but they often find that nothing helps very much. So, you can imagine the excitement that frequent migraine sufferers felt when they heard about a new device that promised...

In Texas and across the United States, people who are suffering from sleep apnea rely on specific machines to assist them with their breathing. As with any medical device, however, issues with its manufacture, operation and parts can put people at risk. In these...

By the time a patient decides to get a knee replaced with a medical device, they have been dealing with chronic pain for a long time. They have weighed the risks of surgery and decided that the knee replacement will most likely help them feel better -- or, at least,...

If you’ve been injured by a dangerous medication, then you’re looking for accountability and compensation to offset your losses, which can be quite extensive. Although you may know that you need to pursue legal action in order to try to attain your goals, the truth of...

Advances are made in the medical field all the time. While this often spells good news for patients, the truth of the matter is that the drugs and medical devices that come from these advances aren’t always as safe as they seem. Sure, these medical technologies...

We all expect to receive the very best healthcare in America but, unfortunately, sometimes the care we receive is not all that it should be. When Texas residents suffer from the effects of defective medical products, the impact of such a situation can last for years –...

The federal Food and Drug Administration oversees recalls of both pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices. Both go through a rigorous process of review and approval. However, even with this process, sometimes drugs and medical devices still get out on the market and...

For Texans and people across the nation, sleep apnea is a prominent health worry. To address it, many use a CPAP machine. The acronym stands for continuous positive airway pressure therapy and it is used to help a person have an easier time breathing when they are...

This blog often talks about defective medical devices. Indeed, just last week, we spoke about the Medtronic Insulin Pump recall. This week, we will explore that recall in more depth. Product details The product that was recalled is the Medtronic MiniMed 600 series...