Experienced Representation for Victims of Defective Medical Devices
Medical device manufacturers have a responsibility to ensure that their products are safe for patients and that there are clear warnings regarding any potentially dangerous side effects. If you or a loved one has suffered injuries or wrongful death due to defective and dangerous medical devices, you may be able to bring a products liability lawsuit against the manufacturer.
At Bruno & Bruno, our New Orleans attorneys for medical implant recalls represent clients throughout Louisiana who have been affected by the following defective medical devices:
Defective hip implants
Hip replacement is a difficult surgery. Unfortunately, many patients have to undergo additional surgeries due to defective hip implants. Patients with defective hip implants have reported difficulty walking, hip pain and hip swelling. At Bruno & Bruno, we represent clients who have experienced symptoms of defective hip implants. We handle claims involving these and other defective hip implants:
- DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., ASR hip implant device
- Stryker Trident PSL and Hemispherical Acetabular hip replacement cups
- Zimmer Durom Cup
If you have received a hip implant and you are experiencing these symptoms, it is important to first speak with your doctor or hospital to find out if you received a recalled hip implant. If your model is covered under the product recalls, our lawyers can help you initiate a claim. We will protect your rights and help ensure that you receive the compensation you need for any medical treatment and lost wages due to your defective hip implant.
Defective knee implants
Patients expect their knee implant to last several years. However, defective knee implants may lead to significant pain and patients may require a revision surgery within the first two years after receiving the implant. At Bruno & Bruno, we represent clients who have experienced complications following a knee replacement surgery. Our attorneys handle claims involving these and other defective knee implants:
- Smith & Nephew Oxinium Cementless knee implant
- Zimmer NexGen knee implant
- Stryker knee implant
If you are experiencing the symptoms of a defective knee implant, contact your doctor or hospital to find out the brand and model of your implant. Then, give Bruno & Bruno a call at 504-525-1335. We will help you determine if you have a claim and, if so, help you obtain the compensation you deserve.
Medtronic Infuse defective bone-growth treatment
We represent clients who have been injured the Medtronic bone-growth infuse treatment. Up to half of the patients treated with Infuse have experienced serious side effects, including infections, cyst formation and cancer. Bruno & Bruno will help you file your claim and protect your rights.
Other defective medical implants
Our attorneys represent clients who have been injured by a wide variety of defective implants not listed here. Call us to determine whether you have a claim.
Contact Our Louisiana Hip Implant Litigation Attorneys
If you or a loved one has suffered from complications following a hip or knee replacement surgery or by another medical implant, call Bruno & Bruno at 504-525-1335 or 800-966-1335. You may also contact us online. Our offices are conveniently located in New Orleans and Covington.
