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Da Vinci Surgical Robot Lawsuit
The da Vinci Surgical System has been linked to a number of complications and patient deaths, which may have been caused by surgical mistakes from insufficient training or by the machine’s design. STATUS OF DA VINCI SURGICAL SYSTEM LAWSUITS: Potential claims are being reviewed by lawyers for individuals who have been injured or lost loved [...]
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Da Vinci Surgery Burns May Be Caused By Robot Scissors, Maker Warns
The manufacturer of the da Vinci Surgical System has issued a letter to hospitals and doctors, warning about the risk problems with the surgical robot’s Hot Shears Monopolar Curved Scissors, which could cause burns and other injuries during robotic surgery.
Lawsuit Filed by 15 Patients Over Problems with da Vinci Robotic Surgery
A new product liability lawsuit has been brought by 15 people who indicate that they suffered problems following robotic surgery with the da Vinci Surgical System, alleging that the manufacturer of the surgical robot, Intuitive Surgical, sold a defective medical device and then provided false and misleading information about it’s safety and effectiveness.
da Vinci Robot Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Intuitive Surgical
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Intuitive Surgical, the makers of the da Vinci Surgical System, alleging that investors were misled about the safety and effectiveness of their surgical robot, which is the company’s only product.
Tolling Agreements Entered to Hold Off da Vinci Robotic Surgery Lawsuits
Intuitive Surgical faces dozens of product liability lawsuits brought on behalf of individuals throughout the United States who have suffered complications following da Vinci robotic surgery, but the makers of the surgical robot have actually entered into “tolling agreements” in many more cases, allowing individuals to hold off on filing complaints while the cases are [...]
Trial Begins in Lawsuit Over da Vinci Surgery Robot
Trial is scheduled to begin this week in Washington state court for a wrongful death lawsuit over problems following da Vinci robotic surgery, alleging that the manufacturers of the surgical robot failed to provide adequate training for surgeons on proper use of the complex machine.
Robotic Surgery Failures, Complications Result in Med. Bd. Complaint
A doctor faces charges from the Colorado state medical board following a number of robotic surgery failures and complications experienced following use of the da Vinci Surgical System.
Concerns over Robot-Assisted Surgery to be Reviewed by N.H. Bd. of Med.
Healthcare officials in New Hampshire are launching an investigation into the possible risk of complications from robot-assisted surgery, including those performed with the da Vinci surgical robot.
da Vinci Robotic Surgery Wrongful Death Lawsuit Allowed to Proceed
A judge in Washington state court has denied an attempt by Intuitive Surgical to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit filed over problems with the da Vinci surgical robot, allowing the product liability case to proceed over the manufacturer’s failure to provide adequate training for doctors using the device.
Risk of Robot Surgery Complications Highlighted by Mass. Health Officials
A medical board in Massachusetts is warning doctors to exercise more care when conducting and recommending robot-assisted surgery, such as those performed with the da Vinci surgical system.
da Vinci Robotic Hysterectomy Should Be Avoided: OB/GYN Group
The nation’s largest organization representing obstetricians and gynecologists announced this week that it is advising health care professionals not to use the da Vinci robotic surgery system for hysterectomies.
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