Defective Medical Device Attorney in Mobile

Thousands of Cases Handled Since 1958

Millions of Americans rely on medical devices to correct an underlying medical condition, to recover from an illness or injury, or just maintain quality-of-life due to aging, injury or illness. Since many of these devices are implanted through invasive surgical procedures, failure of the device may result in further injury or even death.

Cunningham Bounds is passionate about pursuing justice in cases involving defective medical devices. Our Alabama defective medical device attorney team is backed by the resources of one of the top personal injury firms in the state, as well as by decades of experience. Since 1958, our firm has obtained billions on behalf of our clients.

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Damage Caused by Defective Medical Devices

Patients trust that medical devices such artificial hip joints, artificial knee replacements, hernia patches, bone grafts, pacemakers, stents, and dialysis machines, are made safely. When these devices fail, the manufacturer may be responsible for personal injury or wrongful death.

When a medical device stops functioning or, worse, causes crippling pain and begins to cause damage from the inside, it is not a situation where simply switching to a different product is an option. In these cases, additional invasive surgery will be required, which carries the additional risk of permanent damage, long-term healthcare expenses, loss of employment income, or loss of enjoyment of life.

Corporations that manufacture medical devices are supposed to investigate the dangers thoroughly. However, in some instances, they are not tested correctly or thoroughly. Manufacturers may carelessly or knowingly release a product that has not been properly tested or has been found to cause substantial health problems. They are liable if consumers are harmed by their defective product.

Causes of Medical Device Recalls

When a medical device is recalled, it is usually because it was outright defective, it failed to provide the intended results, or because it was found to be contaminated. Increasingly, manufacturers are often more concerned with getting their devices to market than performing the proper trials needed to ensure that they are safe.

Medical device recalls can happen for a variety of reasons, but some of the most common causes include:

• Design defects: This is when there is a problem with the way the device is designed, which can make it malfunction or fail. For example, a pacemaker may have a design defect that causes it to deliver the wrong electrical current to the heart.
• Manufacturing defects: These are problems that occur during the manufacturing process, such as a faulty weld or a contaminated material. These defects can cause the device to break or malfunction.
• Software problems: Medical devices are increasingly complex and rely on software to function properly. However, software bugs can cause devices to malfunction or deliver incorrect information.
• Sterility problems: Medical devices that are supposed to be sterile can become contaminated with bacteria or other microorganisms. This can cause serious infections in patients.
• Labeling issues: If a device is not labeled correctly, it can be used incorrectly or for the wrong purpose. This can lead to serious health problems.

Adding to the uncertainty is the fact that many products are allowed to circumvent some of the testing and trials by using the 510(k) program, where manufacturers must only prove that the device is similar to existing devices on the market in order to gain approval. 

Proving that the manufacturer is liable requires an experienced legal team familiar with product liability and recalls, as well as the medical and bioengineering principles underlying the design of the medical products at issue. Please speak with one of our attorneys today to pursue the compensation you deserve and to make sure that dangerous products are taken off the market.

Contact Cunningham Bounds for Proven Representation

Cunningham Bounds has proven over and over that it has the experience to handle these cases by securing settlements or verdicts for individuals who have been injured or families who have lost loved ones because of defective medical devices. Trust your case to our experienced team.

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