The da Vinci Surgical System employs robotic technology in medical procedures including prostate surgery, hysterectomies and gastric surgery, among other surgical treatments. This potentially dangerous medical device has also been associated with severe burns and other complications.
The Philadelphia attorneys at Golomb & Honik are currently investigating claims by those who believe they suffered burns or other adverse effects after surgery in which the da Vinci Surgical System was used. Please call us today at 800-355-3300 for your free case evaluation; our knowledgeable lawyers welcome clients from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and nationwide.
da Vinci Surgical System Risks
Manufactured and distributed by Intuitive Surgical, the da Vinci Surgical System has been used in approximately 2,000 hospitals and surgical centers across the United States.
Amid increasing reports of injuries—including at least one death—linked to the da Vinci, Intuitive Surgical recently warned its customers that some models of the da Vinci Surgical System may develop tiny cracks; the electric current that can be released through these micro fractures may burn tissue. Intuitive Surgical, which is the primary supplier of robotic technology for human surgery, also faces a growing number of lawsuits alleging da Vinci Surgical Systems are defective products and that patients were not made fully aware of the risks.
Complications associated with the da Vinci Surgical System include:
- Burns to skin tissue, arteries and organs
- Punctured organs
- Excessive bleeding
- Sepsis
da Vinci Surgical System Uses
The da Vinci Surgical System was cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in a variety of surgical procedures, including but not limited to:
- Hysterectomies
- Prostate surgery
- Esophageal surgery
- Kidney surgery
- Pancreatic cancer surgery
If you or a family member was harmed after surgery that included the use of the da Vinci Surgical System, our accomplished team of product liability lawyers may be able to help you recover the financial security you need.
Please contact Golomb & Honik today for your complimentary consultation. We welcome prospective clients from the greater Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, area and across the country.
