The product liability lawyers with The Cochran Firm, D.C. are investigating claims for medical patients who have undergone surgery that employed the da Vinci surgical robot. Patients have reported problems and complications that may be associated with the use of this robotic surgical system, including punctured organs, burns, excessive bleeding, and even death. According to a study published in The Journal for Healthcare Quality, 174 injuries and 71 deaths related to da Vinci surgery robots have been reported.
If you or someone you know was injured during a surgery that used the da Vinci robotic surgery system, please contact The Cochran Firm, D.C. We are offering free consultations to patients who suffered injuries caused by this machine. All initial case evaluations carry no obligation and are confidential. Because strict time limits apply to filing legal claims, we recommend contacting our team of experienced attorneys as soon as possible. Call us at 1-800-THE-FIRM.
Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Intuitive Surgical Inc. has manufactured the da Vinci robotic surgery system for more than 10 years. In July 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recall on several of Intuitive’s devices after the maker of da Vinci Surgical Systems robots admitted that 30 devices may not have been tested properly. The recall affected its da Vinci Si Vision System Cart, Si Surgeon Side Cart, Instrument Control Box, and Dual Camera Controller.
Intuitive Surgical designed the da Vinci Surgical Systems robot to allow surgeons to make small incisions with more precision. The robot has four remote-controlled arms and a three-dimensional camera that is designed to make certain types of surgery (gynecologic, laparoscopic, and urologic) less invasive and to speed up healing times.
In an Oct. 18, 2013 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Intuitive Surgical stated that it is a defendant in 50 product liability lawsuits arising from injuries and deaths allegedly caused by the da Vinci Surgical System. The medical products company also said it had been named as a defendant in a class action lawsuit filed in Louisiana over the da Vinci surgical robot. The case raises several allegations, including that the da Vinci Surgical System’s defect caused patient injuries, that Intuitive Surgical filed to provide adequate training resources to healthcare professionals, and that the da Vinci Surgical Systems robot contains design defects.
Individuals who have been injured by the da Vinci Surgical Systems robot may be eligible for compensation, including for medical bills, pain and suffering, loss of companionship, lost past and future wages, and physical therapy. The experienced defective medical products attorneys with The Cochran Firm, D.C. can guide you through the legal claims process and design a litigation strategy aimed at securing you the highest possible compensation award. Our team of seasoned attorneys have secured historically large verdicts for our clients. Because strict time limits control when you may file a da Vinci Surgical Systems claim, we recommend contacting us as soon as possible in order to preserve your legal rights.
