COMMON TYPES OF DEFECTIVE DRUGS & MEDICAL DEVICES

All types of pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices can be defective. A product is considered “defective” if it contains a design flaw, manufacturing error, or marketing/labeling defect, such as missing safety warnings or instructions.

Some of the most common types of defective drugs and medical devices include:

• Metal Hip Replacements
• Transvaginal Mesh
• IVC Blood Clot Filters
• Defibrillators
• Birth Control Devices, Such As IUDs
• Morcellators
• Acne Medications
• Antipsychotics
• Blood Thinners
• Knee Replacements
• Drug-coated Stents
• Da Vinci Surgical Robots
• Pacemakers
• Birth Control Pills
• Antidepressants
• Diabetes Drugs
• Heart Disease & Stroke Medications

This is by no means an exhaustive list; if you or someone you love was harmed by one of the defective drugs or medical devices listed here or another one not listed here, reach out to The Potts Law Firm to learn how our attorneys can help.

WHO CAN BE HELD LIABLE FOR A DEFECTIVE DRUG OR MEDICAL DEVICE?

In many cases, the pharmaceutical company that manufactured and/or distributed the defective drug or medical device is liable for resulting damages. In any case, it is important to identify the type of defect the pharmaceutical drug or medical device contains, as this typically points to who is liable.

Generally speaking, all products—including drugs and medical devices—can contain one or more of the following defects:

• Design Defects: A design defect refers to a flaw in the product’s design, making it inherently unsafe for normal consumer use. In defective drugs and medical devices, this often appears as drugs and medical devices that fail to work as intended or advertised. It can also include drugs and medical devices that cause excessive side effects that harm the user.
• Manufacturing Defects: Manufacturing defects occur when a product is correctly and safely designed, but a flaw is introduced during production, rendering the product unreasonably unsafe for typical use. For example, a drug that becomes contaminated during production or a medical device that is manufactured with missing parts would be considered defective.
• Labeling/Marketing Defects: A labeling or marketing defect refers to missing or incomplete warnings, instructions, and other important labels required for the safe use of the product, as well as misleading or false advertising. One way this might appear is a pharmaceutical drug that is marketed for a use for which it has not been properly tested.

Once we have identified the type of defect a pharmaceutical drug or medical device has, we can determine who is liable for your damages, whether that’s the manufacturer or another party.

TYPES OF DANGEROUS DRUG & MEDICAL DEVICE CLAIMS WE HANDLE

The defective drug and medical device lawyers at The Potts Law Firm assist clients who have been harmed by the following:

• Botox
• IVC Filters
• Pradaxa
• Zostavax
• Essure
• Philips Ventilation Machines
• Transvaginal Mesh

We represent clients in single-plaintiff litigation, as well as mass torts and class action lawsuits. Our firm has the extensive experience and considerable resources required to effectively pursue these cases. Get in touch with us today to learn more during a no-cost, no-obligation consultation.