Defective Medical Products
Most medical procedures involve the use of some kind of equipment, and we have dealt with many cases in which patients have been injured by a faulty medical device.
Continuing improvements in technology mean that medical products are becoming ever more sophisticated, but even the most basic of equipment can become faulty, often with serious implications for the patient.
The Consumer Protection Act 1987 lays down strict statutory rules to regulate all products sold, including medical equipment and devices. If a product does not meet those statutory requirements and you are injured as a result, you could be entitled to compensation.
Our specialist Clinical Negligence Team has dealt with cases involving:
• Surgical equipment
• Scanning devices
• Cosmetic implants
• Hip and knee joints
• Chemical treatments
• Monitoring equipment
• Ophthalmic equipment, including defective lenses
In order to establish a medical negligence claim in these circumstances, it is necessary to show that the product in question was defective and that it caused an injury to the patient. In addition, it may be possible to show negligence in relation to the production or use of the medical product that caused the injury.
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