Medical Devices
Medical device manufacturers spend a lot of time promoting their products to the general public. They often suggest in their advertisements that consumers suffering particular maladies can rely on their devices to improve patient health and enhance existing quality of life. The problem is that a number of these items turn out to be unsafe, with patients being the last to discover the downside. Often, this is because medical devices are sold without adequate disclosures. In other words, injured consumers discover they were never given the opportunity to evaluate whether the benefits promised by the doctor, hospital or manufacturer were enough to outweigh the risks associated with using the devices.
Manufacturers Pressure FDA
But isn’t the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) responsible for protecting the public from dangerous medical devices? Yes. The FDA is charged with the task of scrutinizing medical devices before they are used. However, the agency is under constant pressure from manufacturers to approve products quickly. A process under which the FDA operates, called “fast track” status, is specially designed to reduce approval time. We now know that many of these approvals are premature and improper. Ironically, the medical device that is intended to improve one’s health may end up causing more damage than the condition being treated.
Has someone you know has been injured by a medical device?
If you or someone you know has been injured by a medical device, contact an attorney with experience in medical device litigation. The Spangenberg Law Firm has successfully represented many consumers and their families against those responsible for manufacturing and distributing defective medical devices. Call a medical device lawyer now at 877-696-3303 for a free consultation.