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Defective Drugs & Medical Devices
Drugs & Medical Devices
Drugs & Medical Devices
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
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Withdrawn Drugs: Drugs that have been withdrawn from the market due to safety concerns but are still in circulation due to various reasons, such as recalls or inadequate communication to healthcare providers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
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.
It costs you nothing to have SWMW Law take on your case. Our consultation is free, and you pay nothing unless we are successful in winning your case. And we’re only compensated from the funds you are awarded, there’s no out-of-pocket. Call us anytime at (855) 744-2656 or contact us online. We’ll get to work on your case right away.
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.
It costs you nothing to have SWMW Law take on your case. Our consultation is free, and you pay nothing unless we are successful in winning your case. And we’re only compensated from the funds you are awarded, there’s no out-of-pocket. Call us anytime at (855) 744-2656 or contact us online. We’ll get to work on your case right away.
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Current Lawsuits for Prescription Drugs & Medical Devices
Depo Provera (birth control drug)
Hundreds of Depo Provera lawsuits have been filed against Pfizer by women who developed intracranial meningiomas (a type of brain tumor) after receiving Depo-Provera contraceptive injections.
The litigation claims that Pfizer failed to adequately warn about this risk, despite a 2024 BMJ study reporting a 5.6-fold increased chance of developing meningiomas after a year or more of Depo-Provera use (BMJ, 2024). While regulators in Canada, the U.K., and the European Union have updated their warnings, the U.S. label has not been changed.
All federal cases have been consolidated into Multidistrict Litigation (MDL 3140) in the Northern District of Florida, with over 400 cases pending as of July 2025 (JPML MDL 3140 Docket, 2025). These cases are moving quickly, with a preemption hearing scheduled for September 29, 2025, and bellwether trials expected in late 2026.
Women who have used Depo-Provera for a year or more and later developed a brain tumor may qualify to file a lawsuit. Even if the injections stopped years ago, claims are still viable due to the discovery rule, which starts the legal clock when the link between the drug and the tumor is discovered.
Common symptoms before diagnosis include persistent headaches or migraines, vision changes, seizures, fainting, and cognitive or memory problems. Essential medical records for a claim include proof of Depo-Provera use and diagnostic evidence confirming meningioma.
These figures are early-stage estimates and not guaranteed, as actual case values will depend on trial outcomes and individual factors.
Our team partners with leading medical experts in neurology and oncology and has extensive experience handling complex mass tort cases. We represent clients nationwide, including those in Illinois and Missouri, and work on a contingency fee basis – meaning no fees unless we recover compensation.
If you or a loved one developed a brain tumor after Depo-Provera injections, contact SWMW Law today for a free consultation at 855-744-2656 or through our online form.
Power Port (chemo port implant)
SWMW Law’s pharmaceutical team is currently pursuing cases for individuals who suffered injury due to the Bard Power Port Chemo Implant.
Lawsuits are mounting against Bard Access Systems and Becton Dickinson over the Bard PowerPort™, a device used for long-term IV access and chemotherapy. Plaintiffs allege that the PowerPort’s Chronoflex AL catheter material weakens over time, leading to fractures, migration, and infections. These device failures have caused sepsis, pulmonary embolisms, blood clots, cardiac punctures, and organ damage, sometimes requiring emergency surgery.
As of July 2025, more than 1,763 lawsuits are pending in MDL 3081 in the District of Arizona, overseen by Judge David G. Campbell. Bellwether trials are expected to begin in late 2025 or early 2026. Plaintiffs claim Bard failed to fix known design flaws or adequately warn patients and doctors of the risks.
If you had a Bard PowerPort implanted and experienced a fracture, migration, blood clot, infection, or other serious complication, you may qualify for a lawsuit. Even if your implant occurred years ago, most states allow claims under the discovery rule, starting when you learn of the device’s role in your injury.
At SWMW Law, we handle Bard PowerPort claims nationwide with no fees unless we win. Contact us at 855-744-2656 or use our secure form for a free consultation 24/7.
Previous Drug & Medical Device Case We Pursued
Taxotere
IVC Filter
Philips Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Truvada (Antiretroviral Drug)
Juul Vaping Products
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Using the information and resources we’ve gathered from past drug and medical device cases, we’ll build the strongest case we can.
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