Profit Over Safety

This is frightening, both for the corporate mindset of profit over safety in general and the horrible injuries suffered by the folks who used their product. If you notice, the first part of this article says that the FDA cleared this product for sale and within four months they knew that it had serious problems, but they kept making and selling it anyway, for years! I run into this a lot when folks say “but the FDA approved it so it must be ok.” I didn’t know this either until I got into these kinds of cases but the FDA doesn’t do any independent testing of the products, devices or medicines they review for approval. They review what the company gives them to make their decision, a bit like asking the fox to watch the hen house. Also what comes up after approval may be more important that what was known when it was cleared, so just because it is FDA approved does not mean it is safe. If you are hurt because of a failure of a medical device, first make sure your doctor doesn’t throw it away with the medical waste if you have to have it removed. It is important evidence and your lawyer may need it. I would be happy to talk to you about it if you or a loved one or unfortunate enough to find yourself in this position.

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