When a defective medical device or prescription drug injures patients, the company that made it can be held responsible. Design defects, manufacturing failures, and risks a company did not disclose can lead to chronic pain, permanent injury, and repeat surgeries. Doyle APC represents people and families nationwide in claims for compensation against the makers of defective medical devices, surgical implants, and prescription drugs.
Doyle APC’s attorneys have handled mass tort cases against many of the world’s largest pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, and the firm has recovered substantial compensation for injured people in major medical device and drug litigation across the country.
Defective Medical Devices
Medical devices are supposed to improve patients’ lives. When they fail because of design defects, manufacturing problems, or inadequate warnings, the consequences can be severe. These are the device claims Doyle APC is handling now:
Hernia Mesh. Doyle APC currently represents clients nationwide in the Covidien and Bard hernia mesh lawsuits. We are reviewing Covidien hernia mesh claims and select Bard claims with severe injuries, such as multiple revision surgeries, extended hospitalization, or bowel damage.
Implanted Port Catheters. Doyle APC currently represents clients nationwide in the Bard PowerPort lawsuits and is investigating AngioDynamics port catheter claims. Both involve implanted ports alleged to fracture, migrate, and cause infections and blood clots.
Breast Mesh. The firm is investigating breast mesh claims involving Bard and BD products, including GalaFLEX and Phasix, used in breast reconstruction, augmentation, and lift procedures.
Pelvic Mesh. Doyle APC’s attorneys resolved hundreds of cases for women injured by pelvic mesh products, litigation that ultimately changed how the FDA regulates these devices.
Dangerous Prescription Drugs
Drug companies have a duty to test their medications and to warn patients and doctors about known risks. When they fail to do so, or hide risks to protect sales, injured patients can file claims for compensation.
Most drug claims allege that the company failed to warn about a serious risk, by leaving it off the label or by downplaying it to doctors and patients. Some also allege that a safer version of the drug was available and the company chose not to use it.
Doyle APC is investigating vision loss (NAION) claims involving GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, and Dupixent lymphoma claims. The firm’s attorneys have also handled drug mass torts involving cardiovascular medications, pain medications, and hormone therapies.
Why Doyle APC
Medical device and drug claims are not ordinary injury claims. They turn on medical records, scientific evidence, FDA history, and the procedures of multidistrict litigation. Doyle APC works closely with medical experts and experienced co-counsel throughout the country to build each client’s claim.
Common Questions About Medical Device and Drug Claims
Do I have a claim if a medical device or prescription drug injured me?
You may. If a defective device, surgical implant, or prescription drug caused you serious harm, the company that made it can be held responsible. Most of these claims are part of larger lawsuits against the same company, and whether you qualify usually depends on the specific product, your injury, and the treatment you needed. We can review your medical records to tell you whether you have a claim for compensation.
Which device and drug claims is Doyle APC handling now?
On the device side, we represent clients nationwide in the Covidien and Bard hernia mesh lawsuits and the Bard PowerPort lawsuits, and we are investigating AngioDynamics port catheter and Bard and BD breast mesh claims. On the drug side, we are investigating GLP-1 vision loss (NAION) claims and Dupixent lymphoma claims. If your situation involves a different product, you can still contact us.
How do I find out which device or drug I received?
Your medical records almost always identify it. For an implant, the operative report and implant log from your surgery usually name the manufacturer, the product, and often the lot number. For a drug, your pharmacy and prescription records show what you took and when. We can request and review these records for you.
What if I no longer have the device or medication?
That is normal and does not prevent a claim. Implants are often still in place or were sent to pathology after removal, and medications are used up. The medical records are what matter, because they document the product and the treatment you received.
What if the product was recalled or received an FDA warning?
A recall or FDA warning can support a claim, because it may show the company knew or should have known about the risk. But a recall is not required. Many products in current lawsuits were never recalled.
My doctor recommended or prescribed it. Is my claim against my doctor?
No. These claims are against the companies that made and sold the product, not your doctor. Drug and device makers have a duty to warn doctors about known risks, and when they fail to, the company can be held responsible even though your doctor chose the product.
What should I do after a complication?
Keep getting the medical care you need, and keep a record of your appointments, procedures, and symptoms. Ask for copies of your operative reports and other records, and save any product information you were given. Do not sign anything from the manufacturer or a sales representative before you talk to a lawyer.
How long do I have to file a claim?
The statute of limitations depends on the state and the facts of your claim. In many states the deadline runs from when you learned, or should have learned, that the product caused your injury, which can be years after the surgery or prescription. Because some deadlines are short, it is best to have yours reviewed promptly.
Can I file a claim for my child?
Yes. A parent or legal guardian can bring a claim for a child injured by a defective medical device or drug, and many states give minors more time to file. A court usually has to approve any settlement for a minor.
Is this a class action?
Usually not. Most device and drug injury claims are mass torts. Many similar cases are grouped before one judge, often in a federal multidistrict litigation (MDL), to handle shared issues efficiently, but each person keeps their own claim and their own compensation based on their own injuries.
What compensation may be available?
Compensation can cover past and future medical expenses and non-economic damages such as pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. A spouse may also have a claim for loss of consortium. The value of any claim depends on the injury, the treatment required, and the facts of the case.
What does it cost to hire Doyle APC?
The case review is free and confidential. We handle these claims on a contingency basis, which means you pay nothing unless we recover.
If you or a family member was injured by a defective medical device, surgical implant, or prescription drug, contact Doyle APC for a free, confidential case review. You pay nothing unless we recover.