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Patients who experienced serious complications tied to an Olympus endoscope may have a basis for a claim. Qualification depends on a number of factors, including the device involved, the injury sustained, the medical evidence available, and the laws of the state in which the claim is filed.
Among the injuries most often alleged are serious bacterial infections, including bloodstream infections, gastrointestinal infections, respiratory infections from bronchoscopy, and infections tied to antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The FDA has noted that reusable endoscopes can carry an infection risk if microorganisms remain after reprocessing. Treatment often calls for hospitalization, IV antibiotics, or additional procedures.
Untreated, an infection can evolve into sepsis, a life-threatening condition that can cause septic shock, multi-organ failure, long ICU stays, or death. Because of the emergency treatment required, sepsis claims often come with significant documented damages.
Other qualifying complications include:
If a patient dies from complications allegedly caused by an Olympus endoscope, the surviving family members or estate can file a wrongful death claim under applicable state law.
A complication after a procedure doesn't automatically mean there's a claim. Attorneys generally look through procedure reports, hospital records, lab cultures, and physician notes to figure out whether the injury can reasonably be tied to the device.
Our team has over three decades of experience evaluating defective medical device claims and can determine whether your complications support an Olympus endoscope claim. Send in your medical records today and we will determine your eligibility. Contact Atraxia Law today for a free case evaluation.