You trusted the implant. You trusted the hospital. You trusted the manufacturer. But now, you’re left with pain, complications, and no clear answers.
Defective medical devices don’t just cause physical harm—they shatter trust in the very systems meant to protect us.
Across Wisconsin, patients are suffering after hip implants fail prematurely, cardiac devices malfunction, and surgical tools cause internal injuries that were never supposed to happen.
Many are forced to endure revision surgeries, chronic pain, and the emotional fallout of medical betrayal.
At Third Coast Lawyers, we help clients take back control after medical device injuries—because no one should have to suffer in silence while billion-dollar companies deflect blame.
If your recovery turned into a nightmare, you’re not alone—and you’re not without options. Let’s hold the responsible parties accountable and fight for the justice your injury deserves.
A device implanted to improve your health should never become the source of lasting harm. Yet in Wisconsin and across the country, that’s exactly what’s happening.
A legal claim involving injuries caused by a medical product that malfunctioned, was poorly designed, or lacked adequate warnings.
These cases often arise after the FDA issues safety alerts, class recalls, or “black box” label changes.
Lawsuits may target manufacturers, hospitals, or even individual doctors, depending on how the device was prescribed, implanted, or monitored.
Common failures include mechanical breakdowns, corrosion, migration inside the body, and hidden infections.
Manufacturers sometimes rush products to market using the FDA’s 510(k) “fast-track” approval process, without full clinical trials.
Patients are rarely told of known complications until they’ve already suffered harm.
Harmed by a device you trusted to help? Our legal team fights for patients betrayed by medical manufacturers—starting with a free case review.
Not all medical products are defective, but certain implants and tools have caused widespread harm, hospitalizations, and even deaths. These are the cases we see most often.
Metal-on-metal hip replacements are linked to tissue damage, cobalt poisoning, and multiple revision surgeries.
Knee implants may loosen prematurely, fracture, or cause chronic instability.
Mesh erosion can damage nearby organs, nerves, or pelvic tissues, resulting in debilitating pain and potential infection.
Many mesh products were pulled from the market only after years of harm had occurred.
Battery failure, lead fractures, and electrical malfunctions can result in sudden cardiac events or wrongful death.
Patients may have no warning before a device stops working inside their body.
Software errors, miscalibrated sensors, and surgical misfires have been tied to amputations, comas, and internal injuries.
Hospitals often fail to report these incidents publicly, delaying recalls and transparency.
If you’ve been harmed by a defective implant or medical product, the law is on your side—but deadlines and technicalities can derail your case without swift legal action.
Under Wisconsin Statutes § 893.54, most product liability claims, including those involving medical devices, must be filed within three years of the injury.
However, the “discovery rule” may apply: the clock starts when you reasonably discover the device caused your harm, not necessarily when it was implanted.
Time matters.
Early legal action preserves surgical records, device samples, and product batch data before it disappears.
Many dangerous devices enter the market through the FDA’s 510(k) process, which allows products to skip full testing if they’re “substantially similar” to prior devices.
However, similarity does not guarantee safety. Devices fast-tracked in this manner are linked to some of the largest recalls in U.S. history.
Even if the FDA hasn’t recalled your device, you still have a valid case under Wisconsin law if harm occurred.
You shouldn’t suffer in silence while corporations profit off pain. Let’s hold them accountable and recover the compensation you deserve.
Accountability extends far beyond the manufacturer. Our team investigates every link in the chain—from factory to operating room.
Primary defendants in most lawsuits. They may be liable for:
Internal emails and whistleblower reports often reveal that companies were aware of the dangers, but prioritized profit.
If a doctor implanted a device already under FDA warning—or failed to explain safer alternatives—they could share liability.
Hospitals may also be liable for using recalled inventory or ignoring known device alerts from the FDA or manufacturers.
Some reps push devices “off-label” or exaggerate their success rates to physicians.
If a product was promoted improperly or supplied without proper warnings, the distributor may be held accountable for downstream harm.
Successful claims aren’t built on emotion—they’re built on evidence, expertise, and strategy. We prepare every case as if it’s going to trial.
We work closely with orthopedic surgeons, cardiologists, and device failure specialists to link your symptoms to the product failure, not just underlying health conditions.
Whether it’s metallosis from a hip implant, nerve damage from a spinal stimulator, or blood clots from an IVC filter, causation must be documented with medical precision.
One defective batch can harm thousands. We trace your implant’s serial number, manufacturing lot, and distribution path, cross-referencing with FDA recall records and internal manufacturer alerts.
Even non-recalled devices may be part of emerging litigation based on design patterns or failure rates.
Post-operative imaging, surgical notes, and explant pathology reports are critical.
We secure these records quickly—before they’re overwritten or purged—to prove mechanical failure, corrosion, migration, or breakage.
Our litigation network includes biomedical engineers, regulatory experts, and former device executives who help us expose safety shortcuts and regulatory violations that injured you.
These testimonies carry enormous weight in court and during settlement negotiations.
When you’re fighting billion-dollar manufacturers, you need more than a lawyer. You need a team that knows the science, the system, and what’s at stake for you.
From hernia mesh to joint implants, we’ve litigated against the biggest names in the industry.
Our national mass tort experience, combined with local courtroom strategy in Wisconsin, is a rare and powerful combination.
We cover all upfront legal expenses: medical record collection, expert reports, court filings, depositions, and more.
You owe nothing out of pocket, and we only get paid if we recover money for you.
We don’t shuffle you between paralegals and intake reps. You meet your attorney from day one, and stay informed at every step.
Transparent communication. No legal jargon. No pressure.
From hip implants to surgical mesh, we uncover the truth and pursue justice for every failed device that changed a life.
What counts as a “defective” medical device under Wisconsin law?
Any implant, product, or assistive device that causes injury due to a design flaw, manufacturing error, or lack of warning may be considered defective. This includes pacemakers, hip replacements, surgical mesh, IVC filters, and more.
How do I know if the device is the cause of my complications?
A thorough medical review and imaging can reveal whether the device failed or contributed to your injury. We work with specialists to confirm this link before filing a claim.
Is there a time limit for filing a defective device lawsuit in Wisconsin?
Yes. In most cases, you must file within 3 years of the date you discovered (or should have discovered) the injury, per Wis. Stat. § 893.54. Waiting too long could bar your right to sue.
Can I sue if the device hasn’t been recalled?
Absolutely. Many lawsuits involve devices that were never formally recalled by the manufacturer. A lack of recall does not protect manufacturers from liability if they caused harm.
What if I already had the device removed—can I still sue?
Yes. Explanted devices and surgical records can strengthen your case. It’s still possible to prove injury even if the device is no longer in your body.
Will I be part of a class action or file individually?
Some cases become part of multidistrict litigation (MDL), while others proceed individually. We’ll evaluate the best legal route for your claim to maximize compensation and control.
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