Medical Device

Medical Device MDLs

Medical device litigation involving implants, surgical equipment, and other devices that allegedly caused harm to patients. These cases often involve design defects, manufacturing problems, or inadequate testing.

Scales of Justice - Medical Device Litigation
23
Active MDLs
53,303
Pending Actions
87,156
Total Filed
#1
Largest: Hernia Mesh

About Medical Device MDLs

Medical device MDLs consolidate lawsuits against manufacturers of implants, surgical equipment, and other medical devices. The FDA regulates these products through different pathways—some devices undergo rigorous premarket approval (PMA), while others reach the market through the faster 510(k) "substantial equivalence" process.

Common allegations include design defects that make devices prone to failure, manufacturing defects affecting specific batches, and failure to warn about known risks. Many device injuries require revision surgeries to remove or replace the defective implant.

Common Device Categories

  • Surgical Mesh

    Hernia mesh, pelvic mesh

  • Joint Implants

    Hip, knee replacements

  • Vascular Devices

    IVC filters, stents

  • Contraceptive Devices

    IUDs, implants

Major Medical Device Litigations

Key Issues in Medical Device Litigation

Design Defects

Devices may be inherently flawed in design, making them prone to failure even when manufactured correctly.

Failure to Warn

Manufacturers may be liable for not adequately warning surgeons and patients about known risks.

Manufacturing Defects

Errors in the manufacturing process may affect specific batches or production runs of devices.

All Medical Device MDLs

23 active MDLs with 53,303 pending actions

Medical Device MDL-2846
Open - Limited

Davol/C.R. Bard, Polypropylene Hernia Mesh Litigation

23,703
pending actions
OHS
District
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Medical Device MDL-2666
Actively Recruiting

Bair Hugger Forced Air Warming Devices Litigation

8,545
pending actions
MN
District
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Medical Device MDL-2570
Open - Limited

Cook Medical, IVC Filters Litigation

6,562
pending actions
INS
District
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Medical Device MDL-2974
Actively Recruiting

Paragard IUD Litigation

3,984
pending actions
GAN
District
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Medical Device MDL-3081
Actively Recruiting

Bard Implanted Port Catheter Litigation

3,187
pending actions
AZ
District
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Medical Device MDL-3029
Actively Recruiting

Covidien Hernia Mesh Litigation

2,396
pending actions
MA
District
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Medical Device MDL-3044
Actively Recruiting

Exactech Polyethylene Orthopedic Litigation

1,838
pending actions
NYE
District
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Medical Device MDL-2921
Actively Recruiting

Allergan Biocell Textured Breast Implant Litigation

1,488
pending actions
NJ
District
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Medical Device MDL-3014
Open - Limited

Philips Recalled CPAP, Bi-Level PAP, and Mechanical Ventilator Litigation

622
pending actions
PAW
District
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Medical Device MDL-3125
Actively Recruiting

AngioDynamics, and Navilyst Medical, Port Catheter Litigation

375
pending actions
CAS
District
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Medical Device MDL-2753
Closed

Atrium Medical Corp. C-Qur Mesh Litigation

184
pending actions
NH
District
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Medical Device MDL-2197
Closed

DePuy Orthopaedics, ASR Hip Implant Litigation

118
pending actions
OHN
District
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Medical Device MDL-2599
Closed

Takata Airbag Litigation

78
pending actions
FLS
District
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Medical Device MDL-3028

ONE Apus Container Ship Incident on November 30, 2020

62
pending actions
NYS
District
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Medical Device MDL-2768
Closed

Stryker LFIT V40 Femoral Head Litigation

55
pending actions
MA
District
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Medical Device MDL-2905
Open - Limited

ZF-TRW Airbag Control Units Litigation

27
pending actions
CAC
District
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Medical Device MDL-3155

Air Crash at Toronto Pearson International Airport on February 17, 2025

27
pending actions
MN
District
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Medical Device MDL-3051
Open - Limited

ARC Airbag Inflators Litigation

24
pending actions
GAN
District
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Medical Device MDL-3172
Actively Recruiting

Cartiva Synthetic Cartilage Implant Litigation

16
pending actions
ARE
District
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Medical Device MDL-2441
Closed

Stryker Rejuvenate and ABG II Hip Implant Litigation

10
pending actions
MN
District
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Medical Device MDL-2859
Closed

Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis or M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis with Kinectiv Techno

2
pending actions
NYS
District
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Medical Device MDL-2775
Closed

Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Hip Implant Litigation

0
pending actions
MD
District
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Medical Device MDL-2782
Closed

Ethicon Physiomesh Flexible Composite Hernia Mesh Litigation

0
pending actions
GAN
District
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Harmed by a Medical Device?

If you've experienced complications from a medical device or implant, you may be eligible to file a claim.