The manufacturer of a medical product has a responsibility to the user to ensure that it is safe to use. This includes a duty to provide equipment that is free from defects and medicines with as few and harmless side-effects as possible.
If a product falls below the accepted standard, caused by deficiencies in the manufacturing or testing process, and that product is given to patients who subsequently suffer injury or illness as a result, an entitlement to compensation may arise.
There are many different claims for Defective Medical Equipment or Medicine, but the most common are:
- Drugs like thalidomide, vioxx, statins, opren, benzodiazapines, aspirin and human growth hormone
- Contaminated blood products and cases of hepatitis C
- Heart valves and defibrillators, joint replacements, stents etc
- Breast and corneal implants
- Contraceptive devices
- Hair dyes and chemical treatment
If you believe that you may have a claim contact us online now or call 0808 166 8798 for specialist advice.
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