Guidant Ancure Aortoiliac Attorneys

GUIDANT FACES CRIMINAL CHARGES FOR FAILING TO REPORT DEFECTIVE DEVICE

Advances in science and technology have led to the creation of medical devices that allow patients to live a longer, more comfortable life. But flaws in the manufacture and operation of some of these devices can lead to injury and death. Guidant Corp., a leading manufacturer of medical devices, is the maker of a prosthetic endograft that is used to repair an abdominal aneurysm. The product has been recalled by the FDA for malfunctions that led to deaths and injuries to those using the device.

Companies that manufacture or sell defective products should be held accountable for the damage caused by defects. Nadrich & Cohen, LLP has experience in taking on large corporations that have caused injuries and deaths. Our team of product liability lawyers will aggressively represent your defective Ancure Aortoiliac System case to achieve the best results. If you or a loved one currently has received a Guidant endovascular graft, contact a defective medical device attorney at Nadrich & Cohen, LLP today for a free case review.

The Ancure Aortoiliac System consists of a woven polyester graft contained within a catheter that will deliver the graft through a small incision in the groin, through a blood vessel, and attached to the aorta to repair the aneurysm with tiny metal hooks. With the device in place, blood flow can continue through the aorta without filling the aneurysm. This can prevent further growth and possible rupture of the aneurysm.

Guidant's device was seen as a great alternative for patients suffering from aortic aneurysm as the procedure to install the graft was far less invasive than open heart surgery that is usually required for repairing bulges in the aorta. But flaws in the device led to malfunctions that caused death and injuries to some patients.

The company did not properly report defects and malfunctions to the FDA. In 2003, the company was charged by federal prosecutors for submitting false reports to the Food and Drug Administration. Investigators found that some patients with malfunctioning Ancure devices required invasive surgery to correct the problem. The company also asked doctors to used the device in ways not approved by the FDA.

If you or a loved one have suffered injuries or have legal concerns related to these products, please immediately contact us at (800) 718-4658. You may be legally entitled to recover medical expenses, lost earnings, as well as compensation for physical pain and suffering, mental anguish and physical impairment. For persons who have died, their surviving spouse or other family members often can bring a wrongful death action. We are actively seeking Guidant cases for patients who have been injured or killed by a defective model. Our experienced injury attorneys have recovered millions for our injured clients. Let our team of defective product lawyers help you recover damages for the suffering and injury caused by your defective Ancure endovascular graft.