Foreign bodies in medical products: compensation advice

Foreign bodies in medical products can cause significant problems to those who are affected, which is why we can pursue compensation claims for victims on a No Win, No Fee basis.

To speak to our expert team about pursuing a group or multi-party action for this kind of incident, please do not hesitate to contact us here now.

The dangers of foreign bodies in medical products

Really, the dangers of foreign bodies in medical products cannot be understated. Foreign bodies could cause a medical product to be destabilised or for its effects to be reduced, or it could even cause unknown adverse reactions when people are not aware of certain bodies that are in their products. Whether it is medicines or medical devices, it is important for healthcare companies to make sure that they prevent – as much as they can – such issues from occurring.

When it comes to problems caused by foreign bodies in medical products, it can not only cause a lot of distress to those who are affected, but they may also then need to undergo corrective treatment. For those who are using medicines, they may be required to continue taking additional medicines to counteract any issues that may have arisen. This could delay treatment and it could also increase the longevity of any potential side effects.

When it comes to medical devices, people may have to undergo revision procedures, which is never a nice thing to have to do. One of the most infamous cases of medical devices in which people had to undergo revision procedures was that of the PIP Breast Implant Scandal where we have recovered over £1.3m in damages for victims so far. Unfortunately, due to the industrial-grade silicone contained in the implants, and the weaker shells, thousands of people had to undergo further revision surgery to have their dangerous implants removed and replaced.

What can people do about such issues?

Anyone affected by issues of foreign bodies in medical products could be entitled to claim compensation, and we may be able to represent you for a legal case on a No Win, No Fee basis. As Group Action Lawyers, we represent large volumes of people affected by similar or identical issues, and we often find that, when it comes to foreign bodies in medical matters, it can be a case that many people are affected. It can often come down to issues during the manufacturing process or even the quality control process where foreign bodies manage to end up in products.

If lots of people are affected by a single or similar issue, we could launch a group action or a multi-party legal case. This can allow us to pursue many cases in an efficient way, and we have done this for thousands of people across many different actions.

Speak to the Group Action Lawyers team now

If you need to talk to us about joining a current group or multi-party action, or pursuing a potential new one that you have been notified about, we would like to hear from you. You can talk to our Group Action Team here now to find out if we can help you. If we can, we may be able to launch your case without delay on a No Win, No Fee basis.