The Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act define a medical device as “ an instrument, apparatus, machine, implant, or other similar article that is intended for the use in treatment or prevention of disease.” If these devices fail because they are manufactured improperly, then the manufacturer is liable for the injury or injuries incurred.

The failure of a medical device can cause injury or death and the implant of a defective medical device (such as a heart valve, hip or breast implant, a stint, knee joint or pacemaker) may require additional surgery to replace the defective device. This second major surgery may place the patient at a greater risk with a lower chance of success than the original surgery.

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