Surgical staples are commonly used to close incisions and repair wounds and internal organs. They are particularly likely to be employed in gastric bypass surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, and thoracic surgeries (those involving the chest cavity). While there are many benefits to using surgical staples, they are not without risk. In some cases, the use of surgical staples can lead to fluid leakage, infection, tissue separation, tissue damage and even further surgery when staplers fail to fire properly and stick to a patient’s tissues.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has received reports of a substantial number of deaths and injuries arising from surgical staple use. The majority of the adverse surgical staple events reported occurred during gastrointestinal surgeries and pulmonary procedures.

While adverse surgical outcomes are sometimes unavoidable, surgeons and other physicians can and do use surgical staples incorrectly.The staplers themselves have also been known to misfire or otherwise malfunction.

If you suspect that you or a loved one has suffered injury from surgical staples, it is crucial to consult with a medical malpractice attorney as soon as possible. Our experienced personal injury lawyers can help you secure all of the compensation to which you may be entitled. This may include compensation for pain and suffering, financial loss, emotional distress and past, current and future medical expenses. In some cases, you may also be entitled to punitive damages for another party’s wrongdoing. Our dedicated trial lawyers can also help you deal with your insurance company, as well as the insurer of the other party or parties. The insurance companies have lawyers working hard to minimize their payouts; you need a medical malpractice attorney who will work just as hard for you.

At Feldman Shepherd, we are committed to helping our clients throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey obtain the best possible recovery as expeditiously as possible. We are here to serve you with hard work, attention to detail and a caring approach tailored to your individual needs. If we may be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact us today.