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Every day, people go to doctors and hospitals for medical procedures. Some of these are major surgeries meant to save a person’s life, and other appointments are minor and routine. In every instance, medical devices will be used. From scalpels to ventilators, medical devices play an integral role in a patient’s treatment plan. However, a » Read More

According to data from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), there are 450,000 hip replacements each year in the United States. Many people opt for a hip replacement surgery after their hip becomes damaged from arthritis or other health issues in order to increase their mobility. However, a hip replacement can lead to » Read More

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved IVC filters in 1979, and its uses have grown significantly over the years. These filters are designed to prevent pulmonary embolisms, which are blood clots in the lungs that can cause permanent damage or death. Like other medical devices, IVC filters come with certain risks that can » Read More

Medical device manufacturers may not always have complete control over how their products are manufactured. From inception to delivery, there are third parties involved in the process. This can allow room for problems that can result in poor quality and defective devices; patients that use them can end up with serious or fatal results. There » Read More

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit was recently asked to determine if strict liability should be extended for prescription medical devices in Pennsylvania. Strict liability holds a party legally responsible for the damages or injuries of another party, even in the absence of negligence or intent to harm. Pennsylvania is not the » Read More