New Jersey Pain Pump Injury Lawyers

When surgery is done on a large joint such as the shoulder, post-surgery pain is often managed by a device called a “pain pump.” If you’ve suffered additional injury due to a pain pump, contact a New Jersey pain pump attorney to discuss your legal options.

The pump is implanted into the area after surgery, and delivers pain-relieving medication through a catheter. The amount and type of anesthetic delivered is determined by the physician, and programmed into the device. The pain pump is removed when it is no longer necessary, typically anywhere from a couple of hours to several days after the surgery. If you have recently had a pain pump after surgery, and are experiencing excruciating pain, and severe cartilage damage, or have had to have additional surgery, the New Jersey pain pump attorneys at Console & Hollawell can help you get the compensation you need for medical bills, loss of wages, pain and suffering.

Damage Caused by Unapproved Procedure

Pain pumps have been used for many years, but it hasn’t been until fairly recently that they’ve caused widespread injury. Until recently, pain pump catheters were implanted directly into the muscle tissue surrounding the joint. But in 2000, doctors began implanting the catheters into the actual joint space, at the suggestion of some pain pump manufacturers.

As a result, patients began experiencing painful cartilage damage in the area in which the catheter was installed. In addition to serious pain, many patients have had to endure additional surgeries and even complete replacement of the joint. If you’ve had a similar experience, protect yourself and get fair compensation by contacting a New Jersey pain pump lawyer.

This use of pain pumps has never been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration. What’s more, there have been numerous studies that indicate some of the medicines delivered via pain pump, specifically epinephrine and bupivacaine, negatively affect the cartilage in cows and rabbits. An additional study done by Drs. Brent Hanson and Charles Beck and presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in March of 2006 showed that 63% of patients who had pain pump catheters inserted in the joint space experienced severe cartilage damage, pain, and disability. They recommended that pain pumps not be used in this manner, with these medicines. A New Jersey pain pump lawyer can ensure that those responsible for injury associated with pain pumps are held accountable.

You shouldn’t have to live with long-term pain and disability. Doctors and manufacturers are well aware of the pain and disability they cause when used in this manner. Hold the manufacturers of pain pumps responsible for your losses by contacting the New Jersey pain pump attorneys at Console & Hollawell today at 1-800-455-2746.