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medical device recall
November 09, 2018
Bone cement complications from product recall

A regulator warning earlier this year stemmed from bone cement complications caused by an issue with the product itself.

A risk of the need for revision surgery from the use of Optipac 40 Refobacin Revision and Optipac 80 Refobacin Revision was identified. Manufacturer, Biomet UK Limited, issued a Field Safety Notice at the end of last year. The UK’s medical regulator, the MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency), issued their own recall advice off the back of the findings.

Anyone who has suffered with bone cement complications may find the reason is to do with the product itself as opposed to failed surgery.

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medical device recall
October 12, 2018
Hernia mesh compensation advice

We can help you with hernia mesh compensation advice. We can also offer No Win, No Fee representation for people suffering complications.

Some 170,000 who have received hernia mesh implants may well be suffering complications. In the same way we’ve been helping people for the vaginal mesh complications, we’re also able to represent hernia mesh claimants too.

The severity of the problems that victims can be left with can be serious and permanent. It’s important that anyone who has suffered complications comes forward for advice.

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mesh implants
September 27, 2018
Hernia mesh claim advice

If you need hernia mesh claim advice having suffered from complications, you can contact our specialist team for help.

We’re already involved in legal action for victims claiming damages for vaginal mesh implant problems. We can now also take cases forward for hernia mesh complications as well.

The Group Action Lawyers are fighting in over 30 different group legal actions. Millions of pounds have been recovered for victims across a broad range of cases, with £1.3m recovered so far alone in the PIP breast Implant scandal.

If you need to make a hernia mesh claim, our lawyers can help you now.

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medical device recall
September 14, 2018
Advice for starting your vaginal mesh lawsuit

A large number of vaginal mesh lawsuits are already being pursued, and if you need advice for starting yours, you can contact the team for advice today.

Thousands of women have reported suffering from mesh implant complications, and the UK has been slow to take real action to safeguard women and ensure compensation is awarded for victims who are now suffering.

Some of the problems people can suffer from can be irreversible, so it’s important for anyone suffering with complications to start their vaginal mesh lawsuit as soon as they can; especially given that time limitations for new cases can be tricky.

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hernia mesh compensation claims
August 31, 2018
Compensation for pelvic mesh problems

You can claim for personal injury compensation for pelvic mesh problems, and it’s important to claim given the severity of the issues that can arise.

We’ve spent a number of years talking about pelvic mesh problems, and we’re now at a point where the number of people suffering complications appears to be increasing, and people are far more aware of the dangers now. Only recently did the NHS finally put a widespread pause on the procedure – news we welcome – after another review into the safety and the efficacy of the devices.

With some victims left unable to walk or work for the rest of their lives, claiming compensation for personal injury and losses is incredibly important.

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March 21, 2018
Are 3D printed medical devices and implants the way forward?

Medical devices and implants have come on leaps and bounds in recent years, but we often see a lot of compensation claims arising out from them as well. One issue with medical devices and implants is that they can be difficult to customise to different patients, but the issue could potentially be resolved with new 3D printing technology.

It’s early days, but 3D printed medical devices and implants are being used to help patients.

Is this new technology they the way forward to seeing a better world of safer implants and devices that can be made quickly and effectively?
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