When a Medical Device Fails, the Damage Can Be Permanent — and the Manufacturer Must Pay
Medical devices are meant to save lives, support recovery, or improve mobility, not cause pain, revision surgery, or permanent injury.
But all too often, companies rush untested products to market, fail to disclose known risks, or cut corners during manufacturing.
At Williford Law, we represent clients across Texas who have suffered life-changing injuries due to defective implants, recalled surgical devices, and dangerous medical equipment. Whether the failure happened days or years after surgery, we’ll help you understand your rights and hold the manufacturer accountable.
What Qualifies as a Defective Medical Device?
A medical device becomes legally “defective” when it:
- Fails inside the body or during treatment due to a defect
- Causes injury due to design flaws, poor materials, or contamination
- Lacks adequate warnings about known complications
- Is used widely despite serious failure reports or a history of recalls
You do not need to prove the manufacturer intended harm — only that the device was unreasonably dangerous, and that you were harmed as a result.
Types of Devices Involved in Injury Lawsuits
| Device Type | Common Injuries and Malfunctions |
| Joint replacements (hip/knee) | Dislocation, fracture, metal poisoning, need for revision surgery |
| Hernia/surgical mesh | Bowel perforation, adhesion, infection, chronic pain |
| Spinal implants / fusion devices | Screw migration, nerve damage, paralysis, hardware failure |
| IVC filters | Migration to lungs/heart, fracture, internal bleeding |
| Birth control devices (Essure) | Migration, fallopian tube rupture, hysterectomy |
| Insulin pumps / infusion sets | Overdose, underdose, malfunction, diabetic emergencies |
| Pacemakers / defibrillators | Electrical failure, premature battery depletion, cardiac harm |
| Breast implants | Implant rupture, painful contracture, rare lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) |
| Robotic surgical systems | Internal burns, lacerations, unintended organ damage |
If you’ve experienced complications after receiving one of these devices, you may have a claim, even if the device hasn’t been recalled.
What Injuries Can Result from Defective Devices?
- Chronic pain or nerve injury
- Internal bleeding or organ perforation
- Infection requiring hospitalization or re-operation
- Metal toxicity (metallosis) from joint implants
- Loss of reproductive function or hysterectomy
- Amputation or permanent disability
- Device migration or failure requiring emergency removal
- Cardiac episodes or death due to device malfunction
We coordinate with medical experts, radiologists, toxicologists, and surgeons to verify causation and prove the device directly caused your harm.
Who Can Be Held Liable?
| Party | Example of Legal Responsibility |
| Manufacturer | Failed to design safely, ignored failure reports, withheld risk information |
| Sales rep / distributor | Misrepresented device capabilities to hospitals and physicians |
| Hospital / surgical team | Used the wrong device, failed to inform patient, or reused improperly |
| Testing / certification firm | Gave false safety approval or failed in quality review |
We investigate all points in the supply chain to build a strong, multi-defendant case and pursue every available source of compensation.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
We pursue full and fair recovery for:
- Surgical costs, hospitalization, and revision surgeries
- Future care and specialist visits
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Pain, disfigurement, and permanent disability
- Emotional trauma, PTSD, or loss of quality of life
- Wrongful death (in fatal device failure cases)
- Punitive damages (if the company concealed safety risks)
We work with economic experts and life care planners to model long-term costs and ensure you’re not left paying for someone else’s mistake.
Why Choose Williford Law?
- Proven experience in catastrophic injury and product liability litigation
- Access to world-class experts in biomechanics, FDA regulation, and surgical device failure
- Focused, trial-prepared strategy from day one — we don’t wait for settlements, we prepare to win
- Clear, consistent client communication with high-touch legal support
- No upfront fees — we only get paid if we recover compensation for you
We don’t settle for apologies. We fight for accountability — and for every dollar it will take to rebuild your life.
FAQs: Medical Device Lawsuits in Texas
Can I sue even if the device was FDA-approved?
Yes. Many devices are approved under 510(k) or fast-track processes, which don’t require full testing. FDA clearance does not prevent a lawsuit.
How do I know if the device caused my injury?
We work with medical experts to analyze your records, imaging, and surgical reports. You don’t need to be certain — that’s our job to investigate.
What if I’ve already had the device removed?
That may strengthen your case. If you experienced complications, required a revision, or still have long-term issues, you may be entitled to significant compensation.
What is the deadline to file?
You generally have 2 years from the date you discovered the injury, but medical device cases can be time-sensitive. Contact us as soon as possible.
