Drugs & Medical Devices

How We Help Our Clients

At SWMW Law, we’re passionate about helping people harmed by the actions of negligent pharmaceutical companies. Our compassionate approach and extensive experience means we’ll work tirelessly on your behalf to recover the compensation you deserve. From our decades of experience, we’ve honed our skills and legal arguments to the benefit of our clients.

We’ll do all the work, research, and paperwork so you can focus on your health and your family.

In the name of profit, pharmaceutical companies have rushed drugs or medical devices to the market that cause adverse side effects, injuries and illnesses. We hold these companies accountable and fight to recover compensation for medical bills, expenses and lost income, as well as your pain and suffering. And we’ll get you the money you’re owed as quickly as possible. Because People Matter.

Dangerous or Defective Drugs

A defective or dangerous drug refers to a pharmaceutical product that poses risks to consumers due to flaws in its design, manufacturing process, labeling, or marketing. These drugs can cause significant harm to individuals who take them, leading to adverse reactions, injuries, or even death.

Common types of defective and dangerous drugs include:

• Contaminated Drugs: These drugs may be contaminated with harmful substances during the manufacturing process, such as bacteria, fungi, or foreign particles.
• Unsafe Formulations: Some drugs may have formulations that make them inherently dangerous or prone to causing adverse reactions in certain individuals.
• Design Defects: Drugs with design defects may be inherently unsafe, either due to the active ingredients used or the way they interact with the body.
• Mislabeling or Misbranding: Incorrect labeling or inadequate warnings about potential side effects can lead to patients using the drug without being aware of the associated risks.
• Incomplete Testing or Insufficient Research: Drugs that have not undergone thorough testing or have insufficient research to determine their safety and efficacy may pose risks to consumers.
• Withdrawn Drugs: Drugs that have been withdrawn from the market due to safety concerns but are still in circulation due to various reasons, such as recalls or inadequate communication to healthcare providers and patients.
• Off-Label Use: When drugs are prescribed for uses not approved by regulatory authorities, it can increase the risk of adverse reactions due to lack of sufficient evidence for safety and efficacy in those specific conditions.
• Addiction and Dependence: Certain drugs, particularly those with addictive properties such as opioids or benzodiazepines, can lead to dependence, abuse, and adverse health effects.
• Delayed Side Effects: Some drugs may have side effects that only become apparent after prolonged use, leading to unexpected health complications.
• Drug Interactions: Drugs that interact negatively with other medications, substances, or medical conditions can pose serious risks to patients' health.

Dangerous or Defective Medical Devices

A dangerous or defective medical device refers to any medical device that poses risks to patients due to flaws in its design, manufacturing, labeling, or usage. These devices can cause harm to patients, ranging from minor injuries to severe complications, including permanent disability or death. Common types of dangerous or defective medical devices include:

• Faulty Implants: Implants such as hip replacements, pacemakers, or breast implants may have design flaws or manufacturing defects that can lead to device failure, tissue damage, or other complications.
• Defective Surgical Instruments: Surgical instruments like scalpels, forceps, or retractors may have defects that compromise their functionality or sterility, increasing the risk of surgical complications or infections.
• Malfunctioning Electronic Devices: Electronic medical devices such as infusion pumps, defibrillators, or ventilators may malfunction due to software glitches, electrical issues, or design flaws, putting patients' lives at risk.
• Contaminated Devices: Medical devices that come into contact with the body, such as catheters, endoscopes, or surgical meshes, may be contaminated during manufacturing or packaging, leading to infections or other adverse reactions.
• Unsafe Materials: Some medical devices may contain materials that are harmful to patients, such as toxic chemicals or allergens, which can cause allergic reactions, tissue damage, or systemic toxicity.
• Misleading Labeling or Instructions: Incorrect or inadequate labeling and instructions for use can lead to improper device placement or usage, increasing the risk of complications or injuries.
• Inadequate Testing or Clinical Trials: Medical devices that have not undergone rigorous testing or clinical trials to assess their safety and efficacy may pose unknown risks to patients.
• Recalled Devices: Devices that have been recalled from the market due to safety concerns but are still in use due to various reasons, such as delays in communication or implementation of the recall.
• Biocompatibility Issues: Devices implanted in the body may trigger immune responses or tissue reactions due to biocompatibility issues, leading to inflammation, pain, or device rejection.
• Inaccurate Diagnostic Devices: Diagnostic devices such as blood glucose monitors or imaging equipment may provide inaccurate results due to calibration errors or design flaws, leading to misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment.

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