The failure of a medical device can have devastating consequences for the person using it. Medical problems can be exacerbated or even become fatal. The product liability team at Leigh Day & Co is experienced in the area of pursing claims against the manufacturers of faulty medical devices on behalf of groups of patients.
We are currently representing clients in claims relating to DePuy's hip replacement components and Medtronic's Sprint Fidelis defibrillator lead.
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Women whose PiP breast implants were fitted by private clinics may be forced to pay for removal
Former gymnast begins legal action against DePuy
MHRA issues urgent medical device alert on heart leads
British Medical Journal publishes review of research into safety of hip implants and resurfacing
Cochlear implants imported into the UK after being produced to a substandard specification.
Channel 4 Documentary Investigates Medical Devices, Including the Medtronic Sprint Fidelis 6949 Defibrillator Lead.
Leigh Day & Co Clients interviewed by Channel 4.
More Stockton upon Tees patients could be affected by potentially defective hip replacements
Frontline campaigners run ASR and Corail Support Groups for those affected by defective implants
The MHRA has issued a medical device alert on St Jude Medical defibrillator leads
Barbara's life has changed for the worst since her DePuy ASR hip operation
Compensation paid to US citizens over faulty defibrillation leads
Widely used knee implant has caused problems for some patients
MHRA warning on hip and knee replacement devices
Gene Matthews, solicitor in the product liability team at law firm Leigh Day & Co outlines details about the recent settlement.
Legal proceedings were issued today against St Jude Medical, makers of the Silzone heart valve by our team of specialist lawyers in the product liability department at Leigh Day & Co. solicitors.
Victims of failed Depuy hip replacements launch group action, Bozena Michalowska-Howells is co-ordinating the case.