Defective Products

If a faulty medical device or defective product has caused you serious harm, you may be entitled to substantial compensation. At Gillette & Izzo, our experienced defective medical device attorneys have successfully represented hundreds of New York patients injured by dangerous medical implants and equipment.

Call us today at 315-421-1000 for a free, confidential consultation. We handle all cases on contingency—you pay nothing unless we recover for you.

Why Choose Gillette & Izzo for Your Defective Product Injury Claim?

• Medical device litigation specialists with decades of combined experience

• No upfront costs: Contingency-based representation

• Free consultation to evaluate your case

• National recognition in product liability litigation

• Local expertise serving Syracuse and throughout New York

What Is a Defective Product?

Medical devices that fail can cause devastating consequences requiring additional surgeries, extended recovery periods, lost income, and permanent disability. Under FDA regulations, manufacturers must:

• Conduct proper testing before market release

• Disclose all known risks and side effects

• Provide adequate warnings to healthcare providers and patients

• Issue recalls immediately when dangers are discovered

When manufacturers cut corners on testing, hide safety data, or delay recalls despite knowing about dangers, they can be held liable for resulting injuries. A skilled defective medical device attorney can help you pursue compensation for:

• Medical expenses and future treatment costs

• Lost wages and diminished earning capacity

• Pain and suffering

• Permanent disability

• In cases of fatal device failures: wrongful death damages

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Types of Defective Medical Devices We Handle

We represent patients injured by numerous defective medical products, including:

Orthopedic Implants & Devices

• Artificial Hip Replacements (DePuy, Biomet, Stryker)

• Knee Implants (Oxinium, NexGen)

Cardiovascular Devices

• Heart Valves

• Pacemakers (Medtronic)

• Defibrillators (St. Jude)

Health & Reproductive Devices

• Lap-Band Bariatric Implants

• Transvaginal mesh

Other Medical Devices

• Dialysis Equipment

• da Vinci surgical robot

Dangerous Medications

• Zantac

• Prevacid

• Celebrex

The Impact of Defective Medical Devices

According to recent data, medical errors rank as the third leading cause of death in the United States. When faulty medical devices are involved:

• Over 415 million defective medical device units were recalled in 2018 alone

• Patients often require revision surgery to remove or replace failed implants

• Revision procedures mean extended recovery, additional pain, and lost productivity

• Many patients are unable to return to normal activities, work, or their previous quality of life

You don’t have to suffer in silence. The law provides a pathway to hold manufacturers accountable and recover compensation for your losses.

Common Defects in Medical Devices

Medical device failures typically fall into three categories:

Design Defects – The device was manufactured exactly as intended, but the fundamental design is unsafe or inadequate for its intended purpose.

Manufacturing Defects – The device deviates from the approved design during production, resulting in a product that doesn’t perform as intended and causes injury.

Failure to Warn – The manufacturer failed to adequately disclose known risks and side effects to patients and healthcare providers, preventing informed decision-making.

Contact Us About How A Dangerous Or Defective Medical Product Harmed You

We provide a free consultation with an experienced defective medical products attorney in Syracuse, New York. To schedule an appointment with Gillette & Izzo Law Office, complete our intake form or call 315-421-1000.

We represent all clients injured by a dangerous or defective medical product on a contingency basis. You do not owe any legal fees unless we recover compensation for you.