Deffective Medical Device Lawyer Houston
Houston personal injury lawyer, Charles J. Argento assists Texas residents with lawsuits and damage claims after a serious injury or death resulting from the use of a harmful Medical Device they presumed was safe. All Medical Devices we purchase are required by law to meet certain safety guidelines and standards for use. When these Medical Devices fail to meet these standards and an injury results, you have the right to seek compensation for medical bills, lost wages and long-term care.
Defective or dangerous injuries from Medical Devices generally result from flaws (intentional or not) that arise during the testing, design, manufacture and distribution of a consumer drug.
While many Houston harmful Medical device lawyers may claim to take dangerous Medical device cases, few of them have the legal, technical and financial resources to effectively investigate the circumstances and identify all responsible parties down the chain of distribution. At the Houston law office of Charles J. Argento, we are experienced Texas trial attorneys who have negotiated and litigated personal injury lawsuits at every level of the state and federal courts related to:
AlloDerm
Generic Name: None
Manufacturer: LifeCell
Injuries: Early failure rate, infection, injury to organs, blood vessels and other tissue leading to extreme pain.
The AlloDerm patch is made from skin grafts of cadavers. It was original used for dental repairs, burn patients, breast reconstruction and hernia repairs. The Alloderm patch has been associated with an early failure rate, infection, injuries to organs, blood vessels and other tissue leading to extreme pain.
Bard IVC Filter
Generic Name: Denali, G2
Manufacturer: Bard
Injuries: Early failure rate, infection, injury to organs, blood vessels and other tissue leading to extreme pain.
The Bard IVC filter is a medical device inserted in the blood vessels to prevent life threatening blood clots, pulmonary embolisms and deep vein thrombosis. This IVC filter has a high failure rate, can lead to infection, injury to organs, blood vessels and other tissue leading to extreme pain.
Infuse Bone Graft
Generic Name: None
Manufacturer: Medtronic
Injuries: Excessive bone growth, paralysis and extreme pain.
The Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft received FDA approval in 2002. It is a medical device harvested from cadavers and implanted during spinal fusion surgeries. It was designed to help promote bone growth. Patients have experienced excessive bone growth which can lead to paralysis and extreme pain.
Da Vinci Surgical Robot
Generic Name: None
Manufacturer: Intuitive Surgical Inc.
Injuries: Excessive bleeding, burns to body and damage to internal organs
The da Vinci Robot is used by hospital to maximize profits from surgeries. It is currently under investigation by the FDA for many problems. Patients have reported excessive bleeding, tears, burns to intestines, blood vessels and internal organs.
DePuy ASR & Pinnacle Hip Replacement
Generic Name: ASR & Pinnacle
Manufacturer: Johnson & Johnson
Injuries: Early failure rate, metallosis, infection dislocation and bone loss leading to extreme pain.
The DePuy ASR and Pinnacle Hip Replacement medical device was designed to prevent early failure with its metal on metal design. These devices were recalled by the manufacturer. This medical device has been found to have an early failure rate and can lead to metallosis from metal shavings, infection and bone loss leading to extreme pain.
Modular-Neck Hip Stems
Generic Name: None
Manufacturer: Stryker Orthopedics
Injuries: Early failure rate, metallosis, infection dislocation and bone loss leading to extreme pain.
The Stryker Modular-Neck Hip Stems is a medical device for hip replacement. These devices were voluntarily recalled by the manufacturer in 2012. This medical device has been found to have an early failure rate and can lead to metallosis from metal shavings, infection and bone loss leading to extreme pain.
R3 Acetabular System Hip Replacement
Generic Name: None
Manufacturer: Smith & Nephew
Injuries: Early failure rate, metallosis, infection dislocation and bone loss leading to extreme pain.
The R3 Acetabular System Hip Replacement is a medical device for hip replacement. These devices were voluntarily recalled by the manufacturer in 2012. This medical device has been found to have an early failure rate and can lead to metallosis from metal shavings, infection and bone loss leading to extreme pain.
Mirena IUD
Generic Name: None
Manufacturer: Bayer
Injuries: Adhesion to tissue and organs and can cause scarring and organ perforation.
The Mirenia IUD was issued a warning letter from the FDA in 2009 about possible dangers. This medical device is inserted in the vagina to prevent unwanted pregnancies. Patients have reported that the IUD can change location causing adhesion to tissue and organs and can cause scarring and organ perforation.
Nuvaring
Generic Name: Etonogestrel, Ethinyl estradiol vaginal ring
Manufacturer: Merck
Injuries: Blood clots in legs, clotting in blood vessels of eyes, Stokes and Heart Attack
Nuvaring went on the market in 2002. It is a flexible ring a woman inserts in her vagina once a month to prevent pregnancy. Women have reported various injuries including; Blood clots in legs, clotting in blood vessels of eyes, Strokes and Heart attacks.
Vaginal Mesh
Generic Name: None
Manufacturer: C.R. Bard, Johnson & Johnson, American Medical Systems and Boston Scientific
Injuries: Early failure rate, infection, injury to organs, blood vessels and other tissue leading to extreme pain.
The Transdermal Vaginal Mesh is used by surgeons to reinforce or give support during surgery for Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Stress Urinary Incontinence. The Alloderm patch has been associated with an early failure rate, infection, injuries to organs, blood vessels and other tissue leading to extreme pain.
Zimmer Knee Implants
Generic Name: None
Manufacturer: Zimmer Holdings
Injuries: Early failure rate, metallosis, infection dislocation and bone loss leading to extreme pain.
The Zimmer Knee Implants is a medical device for knee replacement. This medical device has been found to have an early failure rate and can lead to metallosis from metal shavings, infection and bone loss leading to extreme pain.
Our highly trained staff and network of legal, medical and financial professionals will assess your injuries and refute the findings of insurance company doctors whose only job is to minimize their financial exposure. We’ll work closely with you to honestly appraise your situation, arrange for ongoing medical care and try to secure the maximum compensation for your injuries.
If you’ve been injured by the safe use of a Medical Devices, your time to report an injury and file a claim is very limited. Contact the Houston law office of Charles J. Argento, immediately for a free consultation and review of your legal rights. Our staff is bilingual and all personal injury cases are taken on contingency, meaning there is never a fee until we recover a settlement in your favor.