If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective defibrillator (S-ICD) device, the Boston Scientifc lawsuit lawyers at Foster James, LLC would like to speak with you.
Defibrillator devices made by Boston Scientific are known to migrate or register high impedance levels in the heart. These defects may cause life-threatening cardiac arrest, shocking of the heart, or death.
If you think you may have suffered an injury, do not delay. Contact our experienced Boston Scientific deibrillator injury attorneys for a free case evaluation.
Our biggest concern is making sure you get the justice and the compensation that you deserve.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us 24/7: 855-211-8999.
What Is a Boston Scientific Defibrillator?
Boston Scientific implantable cardioverter defibrillators (S-ICDs) are used to reset the heart to its normal rythym to prevent cardiac arrest.
Boston Scientific primarily sells two models of subcutaneous ICDs:
- Emblem S-ICD Device (Model # A219 and A209)
- Emblem S-ICD Electrode (Model # 3501)
A traditional ICD is placed in the chest. However, the battery of a subcutaneous ICD (S-ICD), like the Emblem, is placed under the skin at the side of the chest below the armpit. Wires, called leads, attach to the heart.
These devices function by sensing the heart’s rythym and then sending electrical pulses to the heart to control the heart’s rythym.
If a Boston Scientific defibrillator malfunctions, the patient’s heart rythym may not reset to normal levels and cardiac arrest may occur.
What Are the Problems With Boston Scientific’s Defibrillator?
Boston Scientific’s Emblem S-ICDs have three potential problems:
- The plastic around the lead and wires are known to fracture;
- The battery and wire implanted under the skin can migrate; and
- The device is known to register high impedance levels, which causes it to oversense or undersense electrical pulses from the heart.
First, if the plastic casing around the lead or wire fractures, the defribillator may short circuit. Of course, if the S-ICD short circuits, then it cannot function properly.
Second, the Emblem’s battery is implanted underneath the skin below the armpit. If the implanted battery or wire that goes to the heart moves around, the device can register a high impedance level. If the impedance leval is high, the device may malfunction.
Third, Boston Scientific’s defibrillators are prone to undersense or oversense the electrical pulses from the heart. In many cases this is due to improper installation of the defibrillator. The effect is the device will send too much electrical flow to the heart resulting in a high impedance level.
When the impedance level in the heart is high, the device is not functioning properly and serious injury may occur.
For example, the Emblem can shock you when it shouldn’t or not shock you when it should.
Boston Scientific, in fact, is required to monitor its devices and report cases with high impedance levels to the FDA. This is because mproper shocking, cardiac arrest, and death may occur if the defibrillator malfunctions.
Even if you are not sure what caused you or your loved one’s Emblem to malfunction, contact our Boston Scientific defribrillator lawyers for a free consultation.
What Injuries Are Linked To A Boson Scientific Emblem Defibrillator?
Boston Scientific’s S-ICDs may fracture / migrate underneath the skin or register high impedance levels in the heart. When this occurs, patients may suffer severe injuries including the following:
- Cardiac arrest
- Patient death
- Shocking of the heart
People that survive the shocking endure expensive and invasive procedures to replace their S-ICD device.
If you have experienced any of these injuries, contact a Boston Scientific defibrillator lawyer today.
Has Boston Scientific’s Defibrillator Been Recalled?
Yes. In February 2021 the FDA issued a recall of Boston Scientific’s Emblem S-ICD device after 26 injuries and 1 death were reported.
According to the FDA’s recall notice, the subcutaneous electrode in the Emblem S-ICD can fracture rendering the device inoperable.
Likewise, on July 11, 2023, Boston Scientific recalled certain S-ICD devices due to a sensing issue caused by a software glitch.
Note that you may have a case even if your device was not recalled. The FDA’s recalls only addressed two defects found in Boston Scientific’s defibrillators.
As discussed above, we believe more defects may occur in these devices. Specifically, we are investigating cases where:
- the device oversensed and shocked when it should not have; or
- the device undersensed and failed to shock when it should have
Who Qualifies for the Boston Scientific Class Action Lawsuit?
Anyone (or a loved one) who had an implanted defibrillator device and subsequently suffered cardiac arrest or death may have a case.
To see if your case qualifies, contact a Boston Scientific lawsuit lawyer today. You can reach us 24/7 at 855-211-8999.
What Can I Recover From A Boston Scientific S-ICD Lawsuit?
Every case is unique, but people who successfully file product liability lawsuits can recover money for the following damages:
- PAST AND FUTURE MEDICAL BILLS (INCLUDING MEDICATION, HOSPITAL STAYS, AND IN-HOME CARE)
- PAIN AND SUFFERING
- LOST WAGES
- LOSS OF EARNING CAPACITY
- FUNERAL EXPENSES (IN THE VENT OF A LOVED ONE’S DEATH)
- BROADLY SPEAKING, A PLAINTIFF COULD BE ENTITLED TO COMPENSATION FOR ANY PAST AND FUTURE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THEIR INJURY
To speak to an experienced defectivce defibrillator attorney about your damages, call us today for a free consultation.
How Much Does It Cost To Hire A Boston Scientific Lawyer?
Foster James, LLC operates on the contingency-fee-basis. We only get paid a percentage of the recovery if we successfully resolve your case.
Our fees come out of a favorable settlement or jury award, not out of your pocket. If we do not obtain a recovery then you owe us nothing.
To speak with one of our experienced defibrillator lawyers, call us today at 855-211-8999.
How Long Do I Have To File A Boston Scientific Lawsuit?
Every state is different so make sure you consult with an attorney about how long you have to file a lawsuit.
In many states, you generally have two years from the date of discovery of your cdefibrillator related injury to file a lawsuit. However, some states allow less than one year to file a lawsuit.
Please do not assume you have a specific amount of time. Contact our Boston Scientific defibrillator attorneys for a case review.
How Do I Join The Boston Scientific Defibrillator Lawsuit?
It is simple to join the Boston Scientific defibrillator lawsuit. Call us today or submit your contact information. Our attorneys will call you to discuss your case.
It does not matter where you live. We represent victims of defective catheter devices in all 50 states.
Contact A Boston Scientific Lawsuit Lawyer Near Me
At Foster James, our job is to help you to the best of our ability and fight for you. If you’ve suffered an injury as a result of a Boston Scientific defibrillator device, you should contact our attorneys immediately.
We can determine if you are eligible to file a lawsuit or not. It won’t cost you anything to speak with us. You will never pay us anything until we successfully settle or win your case in court.
Our nationwide Boston Scientific Lawsuit Lawyers are experienced, dedicated, and they truly care about you. We treat all of our clients exactly how we would want our own family members to be treated.
Contact us right now at 855-211-8999 or set up a free case evaluation so we can help you.