Des Moines Cochlear Implant Failure Attorney
The development of cochlear implant devices has enabled many people with severe hearing loss — both children and adults — to function more fully in society, often enabling patients to better understand others' speech, monitor their own voices and communicate better overall.
Unfortunately, cochlear implant devices marketed by Advanced Bionics have proven susceptible to premature failure, and recipients of these defective implants can face overwhelming costs as well as a serious personal setbacks. Multiple product recalls and a successful 2007 FDA civil action have followed. If you or a loved one has experienced a cochlear implant failure, we encourage you to contact our firm today to discuss your legal options for recovering compensation.
Has Your Advanced Bionics Clarion or HiRes90K Device Failed Prematurely?
Advanced Bionics is a Los Angeles-based company formerly owned by Boston Scientific Corporation and more recently acquired by the Swiss company Sonova. This medical technical company marketed implants with the model designations Clarion and HiRes90k, which were later found to be "adulterated" in ways that allow accumulation of moisture and often cause premature failure.
Our Iowa cochlear implant device failure attorneys will engage with you to fully understand what you are going through, recognizing that your concerns may include your permanent or temporary hearing loss, the costs of surgery to remove the device, inability to work, and the overall impact on your quality of life.
Request a Free Consultation With a Proven Medical Product Liability Lawyer
We hail and appreciate medical innovation that improves lives. However, when device manufacturers such as Advanced Bionics ignore known problems and put patients at risk or cut corners to preserve and build profits, our legal team is here to stand strong for their financial accountability and the rights of our clients.
At Galligan & Reid, P.C., we have taken action for numerous victims of medical device failures and formed a close working relationship with a firm that handles cochlear implant (CI) failure cases on a nationwide and global basis. You can contact us anytime for an honest assessment of your case and both litigation and non-litigation approaches to helping you recover. Taking action soon may be critical, as deadlines for seeking compensation may be rapidly approaching.
