Kansas City Concerned about FDA Study on Recalled Medical Devices

At Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys in Kansas City, Missouri, our attorneys know the importance of following up on recalls of dangerous products, especially when the subject is recalled defective medical devices.  When we came across this news, we had to share it with you.  According to a study that has been conducted over the past five years, 70% of all medical devices that have been recalled were cleared without actually being tested because they were deemed similar enough to products already on the market.

 

One third of the devices recalled between 2005 and 2009 were cardiovascular devices such as defibrillators.  Shockingly, a 2006 report linked nearly 300 deaths over a ten year period to defibrillator failure.  Despite that information, these products are still pushed through without proper testing.  These statistics are a part of a report issued by the FDA in the Archives of Internal Medicine.

 

As experienced Kansas and Missouri Medical Malpractice and Injury Attorneys, we know it can be a difficult time to approach a case involving a possible malpractice situation.  There are many different types of medical malpractice including failure to diagnose serious medical problems, improper treatment of an illness or condition, birth injuries and pharmaceutical drug errors.  It is important to understand that its not as easy as simply pointing a finger when establishing blame in a medical malpractice case.

 

For more information on Medical Malpractice in Kansas City, check out our informative articles, "Mistakes in the Health Care System" and "Emergency Room Mistakes".

 

If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury caused by a medical error that led to medical malpractice, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses.  Contact our Kansas City Personal Injury Lawyers, with over 15 years of experience in Medical Malpractice Injury Accidents and cases of Defective Medical Equipment, we may be able to help you and your family get through this difficult and often stressful time.  Call our office today to set up a free consultation to discuss your personal injury claim.