Defective Medical Device Litigation

Insulin pump maker Medtronic has issued a Class I recall for more than 400,000 insulin pump devices. Texas residents who suffer from type 1 diabetes may be affected by this recall, which has been categorized as the most serious form of recall as the defective medical...

A judicial panel on multidistrict litigation is set to hear arguments related to multi-district litigation against the medical device company Phillips. The plaintiffs used Phillips continued positive airway pressure machines (CPAP) to manage sleep apnea, a disorder in...

The FDA has very strict standards for medical devices. Manufacturers must put their devices through rigorous testing before they are approved for sale, and then must continually submit to inspections and report issues to the federal agency. Unfortunately, as strong as...

When a person in Houston has a health issue involving their throat, larynx, trachea or lower airways their physician may use a bronchoscope to evaluate their condition. However, according to one report, these devices are difficult to clean and could cause patients to...

Medical technology led to the development of many devices that have prolonged life and reduced the severity of serious medical conditions. If these devices have defects, however, the results may be fatal and constitute grounds for a medical products liability lawsuit....

Many Americans use digital devices to keep track of their workouts, to make sure they took the recommended number of steps per day, or even to track their sleep. This can be a good way to help meet their fitness goals and monitor their own health, but it can also...

Advances in medical treatments and technologies are made everyday. For many, this fact is inspiring and instills them with hope. While some of these advances may ultimately prove helpful to many patients, the truth of the matter is that these new technologies aren’t...

Doctors and nurses are integral workers who keep their patients healthy and safe. Though their education and experience support the important work that they do, they also rely on medical tools and devices to perform their jobs. Without technological advancements in...

For Texans who are seeking relief from a common malady and use an over-the-counter medication or device, there is a certain level of risk. In some cases, people can be injured, become ill and even lose their lives. There is an inherent trust people place in...

When perusing your closest department store, nearly every product on the shelves has fine print on the label that warns about the hazards you could face when using the product. Some of these warnings might seem apparent to Texas shoppers, but these labels are...