Surgical Stapler Malfunctions May Cause Serious Injuries
If you’ve suffered internal bleeding or an infection after a recent operation with surgical staplers, contact us now. You may be entitled to financial compensation.
Surgical Stapler Lawsuits
Surgical staplers are commonly used in a variety of surgeries, including abdominal, cardiovascular, and thoracic surgery, as well as some bariatric procedures. While they are considered safe and effective overall, there is risk involved in their use.
Certain surgical staplers have been known to malfunction and have been linked to infections, internal bleeding, organ damage, and even death. In some cases, the staples have come undone, causing serious injury or death. In other cases, the stapler has malfunctioned, causing the patient to bleed out or suffer organ damage. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed as a result of a surgical stapler malfunction, you may be entitled to compensation. Our experienced partnering attorneys can help you investigate your claim and fight for the justice and compensation you deserve.
Surgical Stapler Lawsuit Facts
Product
- Internal surgical stapler
Injuries and Illnesses
- Infection
- Internal bleeding
- Organ and tissue damage
- Death
Defendants
- Medtronic
- Ethicon (a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson)
- Other surgical stapler manufacturers
Status
- Multiple devices have been recalled
- The FDA reclassified the devices from Class I to Class II, subjecting them to stricter regulations
- Lawsuits continue to be filed against surgical stapler manufacturers
Common Surgical Stapler Malfunctions
According to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the most common surgical stapler malfunctions reported include
- Opening of the staple line or staple malformation;
- Misfiring, difficulty in firing, or failure to fire the staple; and
- Misapplied staples (i.e. wrong tissue was stapled or wrong size staples were used).
The results of these malfunctions could be serious infections leading to sepsis, abnormal formations between tissue (fistulas), organ damage, internal bleeding, and possibly death.
If you are experiencing symptoms of any of these complications and have recently had an operation that involved a surgical stapler, it is imperative that you are seen by your physician immediately.
Find Out If You May Qualify For Compensation With a Surgical Stapler Lawsuit
If you or a loved one has suffered serious injuries after a recent operation with a surgical stapler, call us or fill out our form today for a free case review. Get help from a compassionate legal expert.
Surgical Stapler Lawsuit FAQs
How Long Do I Have to File a Surgical Stapler Lawsuit?
Your state’s statute of limitations on personal injury cases will determine how long you have to file a claim. This legal time limit will begin on the date of injury and, if you do not file a claim by the deadline, you will be unable to seek compensation for your injuries.
Contact us now to be sure that you don’t miss your chance!
Is There a Class Action Surgical Stapler Lawsuit?
No, there is currently no class action lawsuit against surgical stapler manufacturers. Cases continue to be filed on an individual basis, with settlements ranging from $5 million to $80 million.
What Will a Lawyer Cost?
Our legal partners work on contingency, meaning they are paid from your settlement rather than upfront. They will not charge any fees unless they win compensation for you.
Are Surgical Staplers Still Used?
Yes, though many have been recalled; the FDA has reclassified surgical staplers as class II rather than class 1 so that they are more heavily regulated and FDA recommends labels warning of dangers
What Does a Surgical Stapler Lawsuit Cost?
Because we believe in connecting individuals with trustworthy, affordable legal advocates, all of our partnering attorneys work on contingency. This means that they will never charge a fee unless they win your case for you. They are paid out of your settlement with no upfront costs to get started.
What’s Next?
Take the first step today by filling out our form or calling us to find out if you qualify for compensation in a surgical stapler lawsuit.
If you have a case, we get you connected to one of our compassionate legal partners who is ready to hear your story and help you pursue justice. Once you are contacted by one of their case specialists, you don’t have to worry about a thing — your attorney will handle everything from building your case to filing on your behalf!
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No Upfront Fees
Our partners work on contingency, meaning they will never charge any fees unless they win compensation for you!
About White Heart Legal
If you or a loved one had an operation using a surgical stapler and then suffered from serious complications, we want to help you. Our participating law firms will work tirelessly to get you the compensation you deserve. If they don’t win your case, you don’t owe a dime. Time is of the essence though. The sooner you call us, the better your chances are of getting the maximum payout. Get your free, one-on-one consultation today.
Contact Us Today To See If You Qualify
Have you or a loved one been injured by a surgical stapler? Contact us now to find out if you may be entitled to financial compensation.
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