Although atherectomy procedures are effective at treating certain diseases, such as vascular diseases, they are not without severe risks and complications. Many of these risks can result in severe injury and even death. Discussing these risks with patients is necessary to ensure that they’re aware of the risks involved before agreeing to have these procedures.
Some of the complications with life-threatening implications include arterial perforation, blood vessel blockages, infection, and re-stenosis (the narrowing of arteries over time). Depending on individual factors, people considering surgery may be at a greater risk for these types of complications, such as those with pre-existing health conditions. The location and significance of how deeply the arterial blockages occur can also impact the complexity of the procedure and the risks involved.
Despite these serious risks and how commonplace the use of atherectomy devices is for these procedures, there are alternatives to addressing these issues with other procedures. The medical decision-making is, therefore, not without speculation from experienced attorneys addressing these cases. For more information on why there were atherectomy device recalls and beginning your atherectomy device lawsuit, continue reading below.
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Recalls And Need For An Atherectomy Device Lawsuit
Up until recalls, atherectomy procedures treated patients suffering from the buildup of arterial plaque. Although these treatments have shown to be effective, they pose serious risks that the FDA now acknowledges, and this has driven device recalls.
- Patients struggling because of these issues are encouraged to seek legal help from experienced lawyers and proceed with their atherectomy device lawsuit.
- Patients who have endured serious harm from defective devices are entitled to receive compensation for the pain and suffering endured.
Reach out to a lawyer experienced in complex litigation claims pertaining to defective medical devices and start building your atherectomy device lawsuit.
Examples Of Post-Procedural Device Complications
Procedures that use devices for eliminating plaque deposits inside the arteries are not always safe. Devices have left serious complications for patients after their procedures, including arterial perforations/dissections and subsequential damage and bleeding of blood vessels. While the procedure is taking place, small segments of plaque may end up blocking smaller blood vessels. Serious consequences, including death, can occur from ischemia and infarction.
Numerous atherectomy device manufacturers and healthcare providers are now facing atherectomy device lawsuit action because of concerns and cases outlining device safety and efficacy issues. Some of the complications devices have caused during atherectomy procedures include:
- Fractures while in use; these malfunctions can be fatal
- Device piece detachments during use can lead to detached parts migrating to other locations in the body.
- Severe risk of device separations and breakage during the time of procedure, leading to life-threatening complications
Holding Those Responsible Accountable And Getting Justice
If someone you care for has suffered complications as a result of atherectomy procedures and/or medical devices that are now recalled, contact an experienced attorney to start your atherectomy device lawsuit. You deserve justice, and with the proper support, you can get all that and more and hold those parties responsible for their actions.
