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Pain Pumps: FDA Requires Warning that Use in Joint Causes Chondrolysis and Cartilage Damage
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There Are An Alarming Amount of Kentucky Car Accidents Every Year
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Kentucky Lawsuits Filed Over Toyota’s Defective Accelerator Pedal
Fosamax osteoporosis drug prescribed when women only has osteopenia
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One in Fifteen Children Injured by Medicine Mistakes
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Pain Pumps
Knees and Pain Pumps: New Evidence Linking Cartilage Loss in Knee Joint to Pain Pumps
YAZ Lawsuits
Signs and Treatment of Kidney Failure
Yaz or Yasmin Birth Control Can Cause Deep Vein Thrombosis
Symptoms of Pulmonary Embolism Caused by Yaz and Yasmin Birth Control
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Pain Pumps
Pain pumps can cause serious and permanent injury to the cartilage in human joints, including the shoulder and the knee.
Ambulatory infusion pain pumps treat pain after surgery by delivering a local anesthetic to the site of the surgery through a catheter that is implanted into the surgical wound. Traditionally, doctors treated pain at the surgical site by administering a single shot injection of a local anesthetic like marcaine at the conclusion of surgery and then writing a prescription for oral narcotic pain medication for the patient to use as needed.
Companies began manufacturing these infusion pumps in 1990's. Instead of submitting the pumps to the F.D.A. for pre-market approval, which would require extensive safety testing and clinical trials, the companies obtained F.D.A. clearance by submitting their infusion pump as one based on an existing device manufactured by a competitor company. They performed no tests to determine if it was safe to expose human tissue to a continuous infusion of a local anesthetic for 48 hours or more. They provided no warnings to doctors or patients about any risks of exposing human cartilage to a continuous infusion of local anesthetic for 48 hours or more. Legal Representation for Medical Mistake Cases The Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson, located in Fort Wright, Kentucky, currently represents many people injured by defective pain pumps. Our Ohio and Kentucky pain pump attorneys are highly regarded as authorities in our field. Pain pump cases require aggressive litigation and a thorough understanding of the underlying medical issues. We possess the necessary skills to help you succeed. Contact us today at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297 for expert advice regarding your Ohio or Kentucky medical mistake case. For the past 35 years, our lawyers have been working together as a team to find justice for our clients. Our team approach allows us to collaborate to determine the best course of action for each and every case. As a client of our law firm, you can call our office and speak directly with an attorney who knows the details of your case.
As a victim of a defective medical device, you may suffer severe pain and possibly financial loss, if you are unable to return to work. A successful lawsuit could entitle you to the following compensation:
At the Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson, we tailor our practice to the areas in which we excel. As our client you can feel comfortable in the fact that we are going to devote a significant amount of time and resources to your case. We only succeed if we are able to help our clients receive justice.
Contact us immediately at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297 for a legal consultation regarding your case. There are deadlines as to when you can file a medical malpractice claim, so do not delay.
The Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson represents clients located throughout Kentucky, including Covington, Boone County, Kenton County and Campbell County. We also handle cases in Louisville, Jefferson County and in areas of Ohio, including Cincinnati and Hamilton County.
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909 Wrights Summit Parkway
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Fort Wright, KY 41011
Phone: (859) 578-4444
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YAZ Lawsuits
- If I have had a stroke, heart attack, blood clots of another condition caused by YAZ birth control, what are my legal rights?
- How do I know if my stroke, heart attack or blood clots were caused by YAZ birth control?