Abiomed Heart Pump Lawsuit: Impella Device Failures and Patient Rights

If you have suffered injuries from the Abiomed Impella Heart Pump, it is essential that you contact an experienced Massachusetts Medical Device Lawyer Today. Medical Device Attorney Tracy Paulsen her team of personal injury lawyers in Massachusetts have the passion and experience to help you get the compensation you deserve for you injuries in the Abiomed Heart Pump Lawsuit.

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The Abiomed Impella Heart Pump

The Abiomed Impella Heart Pump is promoted as a life-saving device designed to support patients during critical cardiac procedures. This innovative technology, often referred to as the world’s smallest heart pump, temporarily assists the heart in maintaining adequate blood and oxygen flow throughout the body. It is commonly used in patients experiencing severe conditions such as heart attacks, cardiomyopathy, or cardiogenic shock, where the heart needs additional support to recover.

This device (shown below) is frequently used in individuals with anterior infarction (heart disease), especially among older adults and women. It is inserted through blood vessels to assist the heart by taking over its workload during complex procedures or in patients facing life-threatening conditions.

However, recent FDA warnings have highlighted alarming risks associated with Impella heart pumps, including the potential for the device to perforate vital structures within the heart, such as the left ventricle or aorta. These perforations can lead to severe complications, including life-threatening injuries and, tragically, death. Impacted blood pumps include:

Impacted blood pumps include:
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– Impella 2.5
– Impella CP
– Impella CP with SmartAssist
– Impella 5.0
– Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist
– Impella LD

The FDA reported 129 serious injuries and 49 reports of death linked to the Impella Heart Pump devices. Deaths linked to Impella Heart Pumps can occur through a sequence of critical events initiated by the device’s malfunction or improper use by health care professionals.

When the pump’s catheter perforates the wall of the left ventricle, it can cause severe internal bleeding, leading to immediate hemodynamic instability. Perforation can also lead to acute cardiac tamponade, a rapid accumulation of blood in the pericardium that compresses the heart, preventing it from beating effectively. If blood flow is significantly disrupted or stopped, vital organs quickly become deprived of oxygen, leading to multi-organ failure and, ultimately, death. If you or a loved one have experienced a serious complication after the use of an Impella heart pump, you may qualify to join a mass tort lawsuit against the manufacturers.

Taking prompt action is crucial in addressing the injury and helping to prevent others from suffering similar harm:

Seek Immediate Medical Attention: Prioritize your health by consulting with a healthcare professional to evaluate and document any injuries related to the Impella Heart Pump.
Report the Incident to the FDA: Submit a report to the FDA’s MedWatch program, which tracks adverse reactions and quality issues with medical devices. You can file the report online, by mail, or via fax.
Gather and Preserve Evidence: Collect all relevant medical records, device information, and communications related to your experience with the Impella Heart Pump.
Maintain a Detailed Record of Your Experience: Document any symptoms, medical visits, and the overall impact the injury has had on your daily life.
Consult a Lawyer Specializing in Medical Device Litigation: Contact an Attorney experienced in Medical Device Litigation in Massachusetts to explore your legal options and consider pursuing a claim against the manufacturer.

Below are key factors that determine eligibility to file suit against the manufacturer of this device:

Who Qualifies for the Impella Heart Pump Lawsuit in Massachusetts?

Use of the Impella Device: The patient must have received the Abiomed Impella heart pump during a cardiac procedure to address a serious medical condition. This generally involves situations such as heart attacks, cardiomyopathy, or cardiogenic shock, where the heart needs temporary support to sustain its pumping ability.
Device Failure: The Impella device must have failed, causing damage to the heart or nearby structures. Damage to surrounding structures could include perforation of the left ventricle, aorta, or other critical cardiac tissues. Failure such as these can result in serious harm and could lead to severe physical injury or even death.
Serious Injury or Death: The patient must have experienced a serious injury directly caused by the Impella device failure, or the device failure must have led to the patient’s death. Family members of deceased patients may be eligible to file claims on their behalf.
Within Legal Time Limits: The legal claim must be filed within the statute of limitations for the applicable state. If the injured party is still alive, the lawsuit must be initiated within the applicable state statute of limitations minus six months. For cases involving a wrongful death claim, the filing must occur within the state’s wrongful death statute of limitations, also reduced by six months.

Why File a Lawsuit?

Patients and families affected by Impella device failures are entitled to seek justice and compensation for the harm caused by these dangerous complications.

You Do Not Pay Unless you Win. You can receive compensation for Medical expenses, Loss of income, Pain and suffering, and other damages associated with the injury or loss of a loved one.

Potential Compensation for Your Abiomed Heart Pump Settlement

If you’ve experienced complications from an Impella heart pump, a lawsuit may help you recover compensation for the damages you’ve suffered. The value of a settlement or jury verdict will depend on the nature and extent of your injuries. Potential types of compensation may include:

Medical treatment costs, both past and future
Medical expenses, both past and future
Lost wages or income
Reduced quality of life
Pain and suffering

Taking swift action is essential to protect your legal rights. If you or a loved one has been injured by an Abiomed Impella heart pump, it’s crucial to seek legal advice as soon as possible. These claims are time barred. It’s important to speak to an experienced Massachusetts Medical Device Lawyer directly to assess your unique circumstances.

Call or Text Massachusetts Medical Device Lawyer Tracy Paulsen Today at 617-821-5856.

How Can a Law Firm Help with Your Defective Heart Pump Lawsuit?

If corporate negligence has caused serious injury, having legal representation is key to pursuing your claim. Personal Injury Attorney Tracy Paulsen and her team at Rightful Legal can help you navigate these complex legal matters, particularly in mass tort cases involving faulty medical devices.

What a Massachusetts Medical Device Lawyer Can Do for You

A Massachusetts Medical Device Attorney will guide you through every step of the legal process, allowing you to focus on your recovery. Here’s how they can assist with your claim:

Assess and calculate the full extent of your damages, including both economic and non-economic losses
Identify the negligent party responsible for your injuries
File your claim in your state of residence
Ensure proper enrollment in the mass tort by submitting necessary paperwork
Gather and organize evidence to support your case
Collaborate with other attorneys involved in the mass tort to strengthen your claim
Keep you informed on the progress of the mass tort litigation.

If you or a family member were impacted by an Impella heart pump malfunction, Contact our Massachusetts Medical Device Lawyers at Rightful Legal Today for a Free Consultation.

Our Massachusetts Personal Injury Attorneys at Rightful Legal will help determine your eligibility and guide you through the process of filing a claim.

Rightful Legal will Fight for your Rights and the Justice you Deserve. The responsible parties should be held accountable and provide the compensation you are owed for your suffering.

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