Medical Device Failures
Legal Help for Victims of Defective Medical Devices
The attorneys and staff of the Nash & Franciskato Law Firm are dedicated to representing people injured by defective medical devices. We provide a free initial consultation and encourage you to contact us today to discuss your concerns and potential legal action.
We are all appreciative of the technological advances that make new medical procedures and treatments possible. However, when you undergo surgery or consent to an innovative treatment, you should be able to depend on the safety and effectiveness of the devices and drugs provided by medical professionals.
Hip and Knee Implant Problems — Pain Pumps — Pharmaceuticals
Over the past several years, our dedicated trial lawyers have successfully obtained over $4.5 million in settlements for people whose joint replacement devices have failed.
Zimmer Durom Hip Defect Recall
Notice: Zimmer recalls Durom hip defect. On July 24, 2008 Zimmer Holdings, the nation's largest producer of orthopedic devices, announced suspension of sales of its artificial hip replacement component, the Durom Dup. Click here for more information.
The majority of these cases involved the breakdown of plastic knee implants and hip implants, resulting in significant pain and suffering and costly and complex revision surgeries.
We have additional, successful experience with medical product liability litigation involving:
- Pain pumps that have been misrepresented by the manufacturer
- Defective defibrillators and problems with pacemakers
- Dangerous pharmaceuticals such as the anti-obesity/diet drug Fen-Phen, shown to increase the risk of heart valve disease
Consulting Medical Professionals to Prove Your Case
We will take your potential personal injury or wrongful death case seriously, using our extensive resources to research and investigate all aspects of the situation. Our law firm has a solid reputation with a network of medical professionals who can provide dependable expertise useful in building your case for compensation.
At Nash & Franciskato in Kansas City, Missouri, we are not intimidated by powerful corporations or complex cases. If you or a family member is suffering adverse effects from the use of a defective medical device, please contact us today. Your health and future prospects may be at stake, and we want to help.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) monitors problems with medical devices. The FDA website provides a current list of recalled medical devices and a searchable database for reported failures of medical devices. (Click Here)
