Navigating Medical Device Product Liability in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Abstract

Medical devices are an essential component of the practice of obstetrics and gynecology. These devices may, at times, suffer from a defect or failure, which could result in a product liability lawsuit when associated with patient harm. Medical device product liability lawsuits are directed toward the device manufacturer when a patient suffers harm because of a device. Device manufacturers may, however, attempt to focus liability on the health care professional, pointing litigation toward a medic