Defective Medical Device Lawyer

A medical product may be problematic due to the defective design, defective manufacturing or the defective marketing of a medical device.

A lawsuit that focuses on the defective design of a medical device would argue that the medical device had an inherent problem created during the design process. Usually, these types of lawsuits involve devices that break down or malfunction over time.

The second common type of lawsuit for defective medical devices is a lawsuit based on a manufacturing error. Unlike a design error, a manufacturing error occurs during the manufacturing process, usually within the factory. Products that are damaged during the shipping process may be considered in this category.

Finally, the third type of defective medical device lawsuit is a lawsuit founded on the product’s failure to state warnings, instructions, or other pertinent and necessary information explicitly. If warnings weren’t provided before use, then a patient might not otherwise know that the device isn’t safe for use. If a device is potentially dangerous, a patient has the right to know.

As such, if you’ve been harmed by a defective medical device, anyone involved in the design process, the manufacturing process or the actual use of the device (such as a doctor or other healthcare professional) may be liable for your injuries. If you’d like to pursue a defective medical device claim or a medical malpractice claim for damages, Pennsylvania law provides you two years from the date of injury to do so.