Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft Lawsuits
Use of the Medtronic Infuse bone graft in the neck has been associated with a risk of serious complications. Lawsuits are being reviewed. . >>REQUEST A CLAIM REVIEW
The Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft has been widely used off-label during neck surgery, which has been associated with a high rate of serious and potentially fatal complications.
The Infuse bone graft lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are investigating potential Medtronic lawsuits for individuals who have experienced problems after surgery on their cervical spine.
Medtronic has been accused of actively promoting and marketing the Infuse bone stimulator off-label for use in the cervical spine, or neck. They have also failed to adequately warn about the risk of life-threatening complications.
Potential Medtronic Infuse bone graft lawsuits are being evaluated throughout the United States for problems associated with use during neck surgery. There are no fees or expenses unless a recovery is obtained.
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MEDTRONIC INFUSE BONE STIMULATOR
The Medtronic Infuse bone graft is used to encourage bone growth and replace damaged spinal disks. It is a man-made liquid bone graft that uses recombinant human Bone Morphogenetici Protein (rhBMP-2), which is designed to avoid the pain associated with harvesting bone from the hip.
The FDA approved the Infuse bone stimulator in 2002 for the limited use in the lumbar spine, or lower back, and for some oral and dental procedures. However, as a result of aggressive marketing and promotion, which included encouraging physicians to use the bone graft off-label in the cervical spine, Medtronic has generated sales of over $3 billion from the Infuse bone graft.
Medtronic currently faces a probe by the U.S. Justice Department into their marketing and promotion of the device which allegedly violates federal law by encouraging unapproved uses, which Medtronic has not established as safe and effective.
MEDTRONIC BONE GRAFT PROBLEMS
The use of the Infuse bone growth stimulator in the cervical spine has been associated with a number of serious problems. Given the proximity of the cervical spine to the airway, it has been associated with issues like:
- Difficulty Breathing, Swallowing or Speaking
- Compression of the Airway
- Respiratory Depression
- Nerve Damage
- Death
Most Medtronic Infuse bone graft problems occur within 2 to 14 days after surgery, as the neck swells, compressing the airway and nerves. In addition to causing wrongful death, this could also result in the need for respiratory support, tracheotomies, insertion of feeding tubes, anti-inflammatory medications and additional surgery.
MEDTRONIC INFUSE LAWYERS
Potential Medtronic Infuse bone stimulator lawsuit claims are being investigated throughout the United States on behalf of individuals who have experienced complications after use of the bone stimulator during neck surgery or a cervical spine fusion. To review a potential lawsuit with one of our Medtronic Infuse lawyers, request a free consultation and claim evaluation.
All cases are being reviewed and investigated on a contingency fee basis, which means that there are no fees or expenses unless financial compensation is obtained.
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