Surgical Stapler

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    Surgical Stapler Lawsuit

    About Surgical Staplers

    Surgical staplers are the special types of staplers which are used in surgeries for the wounds that are at the skin. They work by joining the internal and external tissues, the staplers are used over the wounds and then it closes the width of the wound, and after all this process it takes at least 2 to 3 weeks to close properly. The surgical staplers cover up those wounds which are too big and that cannot be stitched. These staplers are used in special surgery and many surgeons prefer to apply surgical stapler to close wounds. Just like other stitches, they do not dissolve but instead they wound heals and they are opened carefully by the surgeons or doctors.

    What’s the Risk?

    Surgical staples may cause severe surgeries if they are not treated properly. Some people suggest that the causes of severe surgeries are that they use faulty or expired surgical staples which may cause death. It has caused many serious complications as they are not properly handled, staples may cause damage to the bodies and they may be corrected by other staple surgery. Sometimes the complications are shown during the surgery but in major cases, it’s reported that many complications are reported after the surgery. The complications with it are too severe and if anyone shows the signs or symptoms so they should immediately consult their doctor and should have proper medical treatment.

    Following are the risk of surgical staples:

    • If stitched with surgical staplers the wound may be affected by the bacteria and may result in infections.
    • If the surgical staples are not closed properly and so in this result, it may cause the wound to heal poorly.
    • If staples are opened early so in this case the wound will re-open and it may cause bleeding.
    • The staple may be itchy sometimes if they are not properly cleaned.
    • If they are not placed properly it may cause excessive bleeding and may result in the form of death.

    There have reportedly been several injuries caused by surgical stapler complications and even deaths. After analyzing the health risks of surgical staplers the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initiated a Class 1 recall.

    Medtronic and Ethicon products account for some of the largest surgical stapler-related recalls in recent years. The two companies combined have recalled more than 3.4 million staplers, staples and components since 2013.

    More about Surgical Staplers

    Surgeons and hospitals in many countries including U.S. have used this new type of stitches that are surgical staples. According to the National Center for Health Statistics there are around 50 million uses of the surgical staple in the US, major includes all the surgeries that use surgical staples. How are surgical staples placed? The surgical staples are placed with a special type of stapler. Those staplers are not as same as the one which we use, but they are too much different they consist of a lever and the doctor pushes it and it will place down to the wound.

    How long surgical staples stay in body? The surgical staples should need to stay in the body for at least 21 days when they are replaced. The staple that will be in the body depends on the size of the staple, the type and the size of wound. Surgical staple need to be removed by focusing all the precautions and they should be removed under a well reputed medical team.

    Surgical Stapler Malfunctions

    Surgical staples have caused various injuries to patients.

    • Intense pain around the staple.
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    • Swelling or redness around the staple.
    • When you feel the size of the staple is being increased.
    • Pus, discharge of any yellow, green or brown fluid.
    • Feel of fever that is approx. (100 Degrees).
    • Deaths due to prolonged injuries

    What should you do?

    There are 109,997 reports of surgical stapler malfunctions, including 11,181 serious injuries and 412 deaths between 2011 – 2018. If you or anyone from your family have suffered due to malfunctioning of the surgical stapler then it’s time to consult us and claim the damages. Provide the medical history and documented proof of the surgical staple use and get consultation from our attorney. In one verdict California jury awarded $80 million to a former police officer who suffered fatal injuries from defective surgical stapler. You can consult us to prepare the claim and get compensated for the damages.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Surgical staplers are medical devices used in surgeries to close wounds or
    incisions. They work by stapling the edges of the damage or incision together,
    allowing them to heal faster.

    There have been reports of surgical staplers malfunctioning, resulting in severe
    injuries and even death. Some lawsuits allege that the manufacturers of these
    devices knew about the risks but failed to warn doctors and patients.

    Injuries associated with surgical staplers include internal bleeding, infections,
    organ damage, and other serious complications. Patients may sometimes require
    additional surgeries or even die due to these injuries.

    Some manufacturers involved in surgical stapler lawsuits include Johnson &
    Johnson, Covidien (a subsidiary of Medtronic), and B. Braun.

    You can file a lawsuit if you or a loved one has been injured due to a surgical
    stapler malfunction. It is best to consult a qualified attorney who can evaluate
    your case and advise you on your legal options.

    The damages you may be able to recover in a surgical stapler lawsuit may include
    medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other related costs. The
    exact amount will depend on the specifics of your case.

    The statute of limitations for filing a surgical stapler lawsuit varies by state. It is
    best to consult with an attorney as soon as possible to determine the deadline for
    filing in your form.

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