Articles Posted in Medical Devices

In Buckley v. Align Technology, Inc., a plaintiff brought product liability challenges against the defendant regarding its Invisalign teeth straightening system. This device is a 3D printed product that helps users straighten misaligned teeth. The user receives a customized series of 3D printed mouth inserts that fit snugly around his or…

Since the Essure sterilization device was approved in 2002 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), over 5,000 reports have been made about injuries stemming from the use of the device. In a recent NPR report, a representative from the National Center for Health Research indicated that Bayer, the manufacturer…