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Multidistrict Litigation (MDL)

Multidistrict litigation (MDL) is a federal legal process in which similar claims share pretrial proceedings in an effort to expedite certain complex product liability cases.

In August 2008, the U.S. Judicial Panel on MDL denied a motion that would allow shoulder pain pump lawsuits to be consolidated via MDL due to the fact that too many different medical manufacturers produced shoulder pain pumps and the anesthesia they delivered. According to the panel, such variety among different brands of pain pumps precluded the ability to centralize all litigation.

As a result, each shoulder pain pump lawsuit filed (previously or in the future) will:

undergo an individual pretrial hearing
proceed in the district in which it is originally filed.

Shoulder Pain Pumps & Associated Injuries

Used to treat pain following shoulder surgery, shoulder pain pumps are devices that, implanted in the shoulder joint, use a catheter to slowly deliver pain medication to patients for up to 72 hours. Shoulder pain pumps have commonly been used in the treatment of:

AC joint arthritis
bicep tendonitis
frozen shoulder
impingement syndrome
labral tears
rotator cuff tears
shoulder bursitis.

Despite being effective at relieving pain and quickening recovery, however, shoulder pain pumps have been reported to cause severe, permanent cartilage damage known as postarthroscopic glenohumeral chondrolysis (PAGCL).

PAGCL symptoms may include any of the following within the shoulder joint:

clicking
decreased range of motion
grinding
persisting pain
popping
stiffness
weakness.

Generally, these complications will arise between three and five months of the shoulder surgery and pump implantation.

Patients who have used a shoulder pain pump and start developing the above symptoms should seek immediate medical attention for a proper diagnosis, which entails x-rays and a physical exam.

Pain Pump Brand Names and Manufacturers

Among the most common brand names and manufacturers of shoulder pain pumps are:

Breg Shoulder Pain Pump , by Breg, Inc.
DonJoy Pain Control Device , by DJO, Inc.
On-Q Pump , by I-Flow
Stryker Pain Pump , by Stryker.

Starting a Shoulder Pain Pump Lawsuit

To find out whether you are entitled to a shoulder pain pump settlement, meet with an experienced product liability lawyer for a free initial consultation. In addition to thoroughly evaluating your case, affiliated attorneys will give you expert advice regarding the most appropriate manner in which to pursue your claim.

We work with a staff of highly experienced legal professionals, as well as other medical experts, to aggressively represent your claim in all future legal proceedings (including trial, arbitration and/or medication proceedings).

To further encourage injured parties to seek the compensation they deserve, shoulder pain pump lawyers work on contingency – so no payment for legal services is due unless the case is won.

Have you or a loved one been injured after using a Shoulder Pain Pump? If so, contact a shoulder pain pump attorney today to consult with a highly respected shoulder pain pump attorney who will thoroughly evaluate your case and help you win the compensation you deserve.

Product Liability Breaking News

"Shoulder Pain Pump Does More Harm Than Good"

According to recent reports, patients who had surgery for dislocated shoulders are saying the product they used to control the pain caused more harm than good.

Many patients have reported that in trying to ease their pain us...

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