What to Do When Medical Devices Cause More Harm than Good

Although you may not want to go through surgery, you most likely know that if your Iowa doctor is recommending surgery, it will most likely improve your quality of life. However, what if it doesn't?

Surgeries such as hip replacements, implantable heart devices and other implant surgeries use medical devices to help improve quality of life. Unfortunately, sometimes the medical devices that are involved in such surgeries are not made correctly and may cause more harm than good.

When defective medical equipment does not live up to its intended purpose, manufacturers of such medical devices should be held liable for the injuries or death that resulted. Often times, defective equipment may lead to premature failure of an implant, infection, or other dangers. When this occurs, a patient may need additional surgery and follow-up care.

Who will pay for a patient's additional medical care?

When manufacturing errors lead to life-threatening injuries in Iowa, a patient may experience pain and suffering. The unnecessary pain that is caused by the defective product should be the responsibility of the medical manufacturer.

If you or a loved one has suffered injuries, complications or death as a result of a defective medical device or equipment, you may be entitled to financial compensation from the negligent company or manufacturer that made the device to cover lost wages, pain and suffering, medical bills, and more.

Please call an Iowa product liability lawyer at the Law Offices of Brady & O'Shea at (319) 866-9277 today and hold negligent companies liable for defective medical products.