Defective or Dangerous Medical Devices can form the basis of a product liability lawsuit if they cause injury to a patient or cause the patient's death. Dangerous medical equipment can include medical appliances, prosthetic devices, surgical implants, surgical equipment, hospital supplies, diagnostic equipment, and hearing and visual aids. The manufacturers of these products are responsible for ensuring the safety of their products. A Product Liability Attorney or Dangerous Drug Lawyer can aid you in a case against the manufacturer of a Defective Medical Product that resulted in injury or death.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the government entity which oversees the safety of Medical Devices. A manufacturer’s degree of compliance with FDA regulations plays a role in a product liability lawsuit. While all states have a time limit (statute of limitations) concerning defective medical products, many also have a discovery rule. A discovery rule means that the time limit for a lawsuit does not begin to run until the injured person becomes aware of his or her illness or injury. On occassion it is very difficult to distinguish between Medical Malpractice and a Dangerous Medical Device lawsuit. A practiced Defective Medical Device attorney would be able to determine which law is applicable.

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