Information and Resources: Medical Device Injuries
Medical devices range from simple tongue depressors to complex programmable pacemakers with micro-chip technology and laser surgical devices. In addition, medical devices include in vitro diagnostic products, such as general purpose lab equipment, reagents, and test kits, which may include monoclonal antibody technology. Certain electronic radiation emitting products with medical application and claims meet the definition of medical device. Examples include diagnostic ultrasound products, x-ray machines and medical lasers.
If the primary intended use of the product is achieved through chemical action or by being metabolized by the body, the product is usually a drug, not a medical device.
Silicone Breast Implant Litigation
One of the most troublesome medical devices in recent years has been the silicone breast implant. Faris & Faris Law Office has represented more than 350 silicone breast implant claimants since 1993 and have been able to recover anywhere from $10,000 to $150,000 for individuals who were able to document through their medical records that they had been injured by ruptured implants and autoimmune diseases. A settlement with one silicone breast implant manufacturer, Dow Corning, was final on June 1, 2004. Recently, the FDA has again approved the use of silicone implants despite overwhelming testimony that silicone can be harmful to health.
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