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Injuries caused by the shoulder pain pump have initiated several lawsuits against the makers of the medical device. Designed to pump pain medication into a patient’s shoulder joint following arthroscopic surgery, the pain pump in many cases has caused more damage than good.
The shoulder pain pump injury that has caused the most controversy about the use of the device is Postarthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis (PAGCL). PAGCL is an irreversible condition marked by the deterioration of the cartilage in the shoulder.
Patients who have developed PAGCL following use of a shoulder pain pump will likely experience the following symptoms:
Damage of the cartilage is usually diagnosed via x-ray, revealing a narrowing of the shoulder joint space. Unfortunately, there is no cure for PAGCL — once damaged, the cartilage cannot fix itself. Treatment for the condition usually consists of additional surgery; however, affected patients usually will never regain full range in motion or strength.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) warned surgeons of the risks and potential injuries linked to the shoulder pain pump in 2008. In the warning, the AAOS alerted surgeons and healthcare providers that when implanted directly into the shoulder joint, patients will experience an increased risk of developing injuries such as PAGCL.
Apparently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) intended to approve the shoulder pain pump strictly for use in shoulder tissue, not the joint. However, according to reports, the FDA did come out and admit they made a mistake when they signed the approval. Now, lawyers who are fighting on behalf of injured plaintiffs are arguing that none of the pain pump manufacturers ever conducted safety tests before use of the devices and that implantation into the joint is not safe.
Among the manufacturers who are being held accountable for shoulder pain pump injuries are:
With the new information about the use of these pain pumps brought into light, surgeons are being urged not to use the pain pumps. In the meantime, however, there are hundreds of people who have already been harmed by a pain pump.
If you or someone you know has experienced any pain or unusual side effects following arthroscopic shoulder surgery, you should seek medical attention to ensure you are not suffering from an injury such as PAGCL. If you are diagnosed with PAGCL or another injury caused by a shoulder pain pump, you will likely qualify to recover compensation for your injuries via a shoulder pain pump lawsuit.
For more information about how to pursue a shoulder pain pump lawsuit, contact a shoulder pain pump lawyer today.
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