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Is it Malpractice When a Material Infection Causes Cerebral Palsy?
How Cerebral Palsy Affects Development of Children in Kentucky & Ohio
Kentucky Birth Injuries Caused by Obstetric Forceps
Pitocin and Kentucky Birth Injuries
Kentucky Birth Injuries Caused by Vacuum Extractions
Semi-Truck and Auto Accidents
Kentucky Car Accidents and Drowsy Driving
Cell Phones and Kentucky Car Accidents
Defective Maintenance Issues Can Cause Kentucky Truck Wrecks
Texting Ban on Kentucky Motorists passed by House
Dangerous and Defective Products
Drugs for Osteoporosis Prescribed Unecessarily?
Defective Children’s Products & Toys are Constantly Recalled
Food manufacturers make consumers responsible
Defibrillator recalled by ZOLL Medical Corporation
Medical Mistakes
Fewer complications from heart device specialists
Pain Pumps
Daubert Motion in Pain Pump Case Found for Plaintiff
Shoulder Pain Pump Manufacturer I-Flow Settles Lawsuits
Shoulder Pain Pump Manufacturers Have Been Silent
Pain Pumps: FDA Requires Warning that Use in Joint Causes Chondrolysis and Cartilage Damage
General
Yaz and Yasmin May Cause Stroke
Taking Yaz or Yasmin May Cause Deep Vein Thrombosis
Yaz Can Lead to Irregular Heartbeat
Hyperkalemia is a Potential Complication of Yaz Birth Control
Lawsuit Filed Against Bayer for Misrepresenting Safety and Effectiveness of Yaz
News
Two Recent Studies Show Possible Dangers of Pain Pumps...
Chondrolysis Results in 18 Cases Involving Shoulder Pain Pumps...
Pain Pumps Misused in Young Female Athletes' Knees...
Five Shoulder Pain Pump Settlements in Ohio...
Shoulder Pain Pumps Result in Lawsuits...
At Least 104 Federal Pain Pump Cases in 28 Distinct Federal Courts...
Rare Ailment Linked to Pain Pumps...
Pain Pump Causes Cartilage Loss Warns FDA in Shoulder and Knee Joints...
Knee Shoulder Pain Pumps Cause Cartilage Damage Warns FDA in New Announcement...
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Birth Injury
Cerebral Palsy can be Caused by a Maternal Infection
When Newborn Jaundice Becomes Serious – What Every Kentucky Parent Should Know
Cerebral Palsy’s Impact on the Development of Children in Kentucky & Ohio
Nothing is More Heart Wrenching Than Seeing The Consequences of a Prolapsed Umbilical Cord
Did You Know That Pitocin Can Cause Serious Birth Injuries?
Semi-Truck and Auto Accidents
Tired Truckers are a Danger to People on Kentucky Highways
Avoid a Kentucky Car Accident Caused by Drowsiness
Don't Ignore a Head Injury Following a Kentucky Auto Accident
Ten Factors That Can Lead to a Serious Kentucky Truck Accident
Cell Phones Are Blamed For Many Kentucky Car Accidents
Dangerous and Defective Products
Kentucky Lawsuits Filed Over Toyota’s Defective Accelerator Pedal
Fosamax osteoporosis drug prescribed when women only has osteopenia
Zicam cases in Kentucky and Ohio
Fentanyl pain patch being abused
Medical Mistakes
Common Drug Errors to Watch Out For
One in Fifteen Children Injured by Medicine Mistakes
One in 50 Heart Attack Victims Sent Home by Emergency Room Doctors
Surgical Errors Cost Billions of Dollars Every Year
How to prevent medical mistakes
Pain Pumps
PAGCL & Shoulder Pain Pumps: What a Recent Study Reveals
Recent News Regarding Pain Pump Cases
Pain Pumps Used After Knee Surgery Can Cause Damage
Know the Symptoms of PAGCL, Especially if You Used a Shoulder Pain Pump
Medical Studies Find a Link Between Pain Pumps and Chondrolysis
General
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
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.
Blog for Pain Pumps
- Daubert Motion in Pain Pump Case Found for Plaintiff
- Shoulder Pain Pump Manufacturer I-Flow Settles Lawsuits
- Shoulder Pain Pump Manufacturers Have Been Silent
- Pain Pumps: FDA Requires Warning that Use in Joint Causes Chondrolysis and Cartilage Damage
Library for Pain Pumps:
- PAGCL & Shoulder Pain Pumps: What a Recent Study Reveals
Description: The scientific community has conducted a lot of research into the possible connection between chondrolysis and pain pumps. Read this article to learn more about one study’s findings. If you have developed chondrolysis following shoulder surgery, contact an experienced Kentucky pain pump lawyer at our office for legal advice. - Recent News Regarding Pain Pump Cases
Description: Pain pumps used after shoulder and knee surgeries are believed to have caused some patients to develop chondrolysis. If you are suffering from this condition and have used a pain pump, contact an experienced Kentucky pain pump lawyer at our office today. - Pain Pumps Used After Knee Surgery Can Cause Damage
Description: Read this article to learn about the dangers of knee pain pumps. If you have developed chondrolysis after using a pain pump following knee surgery, contact an experienced Kentucky pain pump lawyer at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297. - Know the Symptoms of PAGCL, Especially if You Used a Shoulder Pain Pump
Description: If you have used a shoulder pain pump and are experiencing strange symptoms, you need to read this article. You should also contact a knowledgeable Northern Kentucky pain pump lawyer at the Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297 for a free legal consultation. - Medical Studies Find a Link Between Pain Pumps and Chondrolysis
Description: Numerous studies have linked pain pumps to the development of a serious condition known as chondrolysis. Read this article to learn more and contact an experienced Kentucky pain pump lawyer at the Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297, if
you have been suffered from chondrolysis after using a pain pump. - Knees and Pain Pumps: New Evidence Linking Cartilage Loss in Knee Joint to Pain Pumps [PDF]
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Frequent Questions for Pain Pumps:
- Can pain pumps injure knees as well as shoulders?
- How do I know if my shoulder pain is the result of a defective pain pump?
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909 Wrights Summit Parkway
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Fort Wright, KY 41011
Phone: (859) 578-4444
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Toll Free: (888) 606-5297
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