Medical devices
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.
News
Defective DePuy knee implant device leads to group claim-
Widely used knee implant has caused problems for some patients
Prostate cancer kit may be unreliable-
The MHRA has issued a warning about a home testing kit for prostate cancer
MHRA issues warnings on knee implant device-
A knee replacement implant manufactured by DePuy may not be fit for purpose
Medical device alert: defective modular hip and knee replacement systems-
MHRA warning on hip and knee replacement devices
Knee implant recall-
The Stryker orthopaedics Kinemax plus revision TS tibial insert has been recalled by the MHRA.
Smith & Nephew recalls knee implants-
Smith & Nephew has announced the precautionary recall of knee implants from the TC-PLUS*, VKS* and RT-PLUS* knee ranges which have been found to have a higher than specified iron content.
ELA medical pacemaker claims settled-
Gene Matthews, solicitor in the product liability team at law firm Leigh Day & Co outlines details about the recent settlement.
Husband sues for heart valve death-
Legal proceedings were issued today against St Jude Medical, makers of the defective Silzone heart valve by our team of specialist lawyers in the product liability department at Leigh Day & Co. solicitors.
Depuy hip replacements personal injury claim-
Victims of defective Depuy hip replacements launch group action, Bozena Michalowska-Howells is co-ordinating the case.
