We trust the manufacturers of medical products such as pacemakers, heart valves, knee replacements, and arterial stents to be safe for our bodies. In some cases these medical products perform as expected and last for the duration of our lives. Unfortunately, in many cases these products malfunction, break, or erode, resulting in serious injury to the recipient. We at Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers believe the makers of these defective medical devices should be held accountable for their negligent behavior. If you have been injured as a result of medical product complete a Free Online Consultation Form or call us today.
On October 15, 2007, Medtronic removed its Sprint FidelisŪ heart defibrillator cardiac leads from the market after reports surfaced that linked the devices to patient deaths. [read more]
The Bard® Composix® KugelTMesh Patch is used to repair ventral (incisional) hernias. Incisional hernias are usually caused by the thinning or stretching of scar tissue that forms after surgery. A hernia occurs when part of an internal organ pushes through an opening in the organ's wall and often presents itself as a painful lump in the abdomen or groin. [read more]
Have you or someone you love been injured as a result of a defective medical device? Contact a Hughes & Coleman defective medical devicey lawyer today! We have offices in Bowling Green, Louisville, Lexington, Murfreesboro, Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Clarksville. Complete a Free Online Consultation Form or call us toll free at 1(800)489-6000 to contact us today.