Drug Eluting Heart Stents

Drug eluting stents (DES), also known as medicated stents or drug-coated stents, have become extremely popular in recent years. The stents, which are inserted into arteries to prop them open, are coated with an anti-clotting medication. However, recent studies have found that this drug coating sometimes has the opposite effect—that is, it may actually increase the risk of potentially fatal blood clot formation. Even though the stents have been recalled, many are still implanted with the dangerous medical devices.

If you or a loved one has suffered a serious adverse event as a result of a drug-coated heart stent, you may qualify to recover compensation for the losses you have sustained. With the help of an experienced product liability attorney, you may be able to recover the cost of your medical expenses, missed work, in addition to financial support for any permanent injuries. Please contact Lopez and McHugh today for a complimentary consultation. We can answer your questions and help you understand your legal options.

Dangerous Heart Stent Models

While the non-medicated heart stents have recently been found to be ineffective in combating blood clots, it is the DES stents that are proving more dangerous. The defective stents include:

· Taxus Express 2 Stents, manufactured by Boston Scientific
· Cypher DES heart stents, manufactured by Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Cordis

Injuries that May Result from a Defective Heart Stent

According to studies, patients with drug-coated heart stents are at a higher risk of experiencing the following side effects:

    · Heart attack
    · Blood clot
    · Allergic reaction to the drug or stent material
    · Blood vessel rupture
    · Clogging in the stent
    · Heart attack
   

What to do if you or someone you know have been harmed by a drug-eluting coronary stent:

If you or a loved one has had a heart stent implanted and subsequently suffered any of the above injuries or conditions, you may qualify to seek compensation for your losses. Please contact us today for a FREE case evaluation with an experienced product liability attorney who can inform you of your legal rights and ensure you get the compensation you deserve for your injuries and suffering.