Ohio and National Shoulder Pain Pump Lawsuits
Shoulder surgery is a painful procedure. Generally, shoulder pain pumps are inserted into the shoulder as part of a pain management program. The pumps deliver anesthetic medications to the shoulder joint to stop pain. Clark Perdue & List is an experienced and proven pharmaceutical, medical device and personal injury law firm based in Columbus, Ohio.
What is the problem?
Unfortunately, many shoulder surgery patients have reported substantial cartilage loss in the shoulder joint after having treatment with a pain pump. This injury is often painful and permanent, and it can result in significant disability and economic loss.
How do I know if I have cartilage loss?
Cartilage loss in the shoulder joint is often characterized by a "clicking" or "grinding" sensation. And, cartilage loss if often associated with stiffness, weakness and a decreased range of motion in the shoulder joint. These symptoms may take months to appear.
If you or someone you know has been treated with a pain pump, and have experienced these problems, a physician should be contacted immediately.
Who manufactures these products?
Shoulder pain pumps are made by several manufacturers-Stryker, I-Flow and Breg (and the distributor Don Joy).
How has the Food and Drug Administration addressed these problems?
The FDA is requiring the manufacturers of local anesthetics and of pumps that may be used to deliver these drugs to update their product labels to warn healthcare professionals about these serious side effects. For additional information read the FDA notification.
If you have you have been injured as a result of a shoulder pain pump, call our Shoulder Pain Pump attorneys at 866-603-1668 or click on the links below if you would like more information about your claim.
