On June 23, 2009 the U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts subpoenaed the manufacturer of the Infuse Bone Graft product, Medtronic, Inc. The U.S. attorney is seeking documents related to a study by a former U.S. Army surgeon, who is accused of fabricating data regarding the Infuse Bone Graft product.
The Subpoena issued today only adds to a growing list of problems for Medtronic related to the spine product. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued safety warnings, The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has begun a criminal investigation and most recently, Medtronic recently admitted to paying the aforementioned U.S. Army surgeon nearly $800,000.
Types of Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft Lawsuits We Are Handling
To understand what types of injury cases our law firm is currently accepting, you should be aware of the history of this product …
The Infuse Bone Graft product was originally approved for the use in lumbar spine procedures, however in recently filed whistleblower and separate individual injury lawsuits the company has been accused of marketing the product for use in the cervical spine (neck) procedures, which is an “off-label” use and not approved by the FDA.
“When the Infuse Bone Graft is used in an off-label procedure, it has the potential to cause life threatening injuries, complications and/or deaths,” says Michael E. Schmidt, Partner in The Schmidt Firm, LLP.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, LLP is currently accepting Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft injury claims in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has experienced complications after a procedure in which the Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft product was used, you should contact our law firm immediately for a free case evaluation. Please click here to contact our Medical Device Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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