Legal News: Da Vinci Surgical Robot

Wrongful Death da Vinci Robotic Surgical Robot Lawsuit to Proceed
A da Vinci surgical robot wrongful death lawsuit against the maker of this device, Intuitive Surgical, has been approved to proceed by a Washington state court judge, despite the defendant's attempt to have the suit dismissed.  Continue Reading

April 20, 2013 | Tags: Da Vinci Surgical Robot, Dangerous Medical Devices, Defective Medical Devices

OB/GYN Group: Avoid da Vinci Robotic Hysterectomy
Earlier this month, the largest organization to represent obstetricians and gynecologists in the United States formally advised doctors not to employ the da Vinci surgical robot system to perform hysterectomies. Continue Reading

April 4, 2013 | Tags: Da Vinci Surgical Robot, Dangerous Medical Devices, Defective Medical Devices

Study: Robotic Hysterectomy is More Expensive with No Added Benefits
According to a recent study, hysterectomy surgery with the da Vinci surgical robot system is more costly than traditional surgery and presents few, if any, added benefits for the patient. Continue Reading

March 18, 2013 | Tags: Da Vinci Surgical Robot, Dangerous Medical Devices, Defective Medical Devices

Risks May Outweigh Benefits of Da Vinci Surgical Robot
According to a recent review, there may be no scientific evidence supporting use of the da Vinci surgical robot. Continue Reading

Feb. 21, 2013 | Tags: Da Vinci Surgical Robot, Dangerous Medical Devices, Defective Medical Devices

DaVinci Investor Warning after Deaths, Injuries
More than 80 deaths and thousands of injuries have been linked to the da Vinci surgical robot in an in-depth adverse event analysis, according to a new investor research report. Continue Reading

Feb. 15, 2013 | Tags: Da Vinci Surgical Robot, Dangerous Medical Devices, Defective Medical Devices

Concerns over Intuitive Surgical Follow Da Vinci Robot Problems
A market research group cites a “gathering storm of legal liability” in a warning to investors about the effects of da Vinci surgical robot problems on the manufacturer of the device, Intuitive Surgical. Continue Reading

Feb. 12, 2013 | Tags: Da Vinci Surgical Robot, Dangerous Medical Devices, Defective Medical Devices

Problems with DaVinci Robot lead to Concerns about Intuitive Surgical
A market research group has published a warning to investors that the impact of DaVinci surgical robot problems will eventually affect the manufacturer, Intuitive Surgical. Continue Reading

Jan. 16, 2013 | Tags: Da Vinci Surgical Robot, Dangerous Medical Devices, Defective Medical Devices

DaVinci Robotic Hysterectomy Lawsuit
In their suit against Intuitive Surgical, the Lerhaupts claim that defective design led to Mrs. Lerhaupt’s suffering serious problems after robotic hysterectomy surgery. Continue Reading

Dec. 26, 2012 | Tags: Da Vinci Surgical Robot, Dangerous Medical Devices, Defective Medical Devices

Da Vinci Robotic Surgery on the Rise, Despite Concerns
The use of the Da Vinci surgical robot, made by Intuitive Surgical, has increased in the United States recently, despite safety concerns and increasing numbers of medical product liability lawsuits alleging that the system can lead to severe complications and even death. Continue Reading

Sept. 24, 2012 | Tags: Da Vinci Surgical Robot, Dangerous Medical Devices, Defective Medical Devices

Da Vinci Robotic Surgery Lawsuit
In California, a woman his filed a da Vinci surgical robot lawsuit after her ureter was damaged during robotic hysterectomy surgery. Continue Reading

Aug. 28, 2012 | Tags: Da Vinci Surgical Robot, Dangerous Medical Devices, Defective Medical Devices

Possible MDL for Da Vinci Surgical Robot Lawsuits
The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation has been petitioned to consolidate and centralize all Da Vinci surgical robot lawsuits currently in federal courts.   Continue Reading

May 31, 2012 | Tags: Da Vinci Surgical Robot, Dangerous Medical Devices, Defective Medical Devices

Da Vinci Shares Grow in Spite of Lawsuits
An increasing number of medical product liability lawsuits don’t seem to be affecting stock sales for Intuitive Surgical, maker of the Da Vinci surgical robot, after recent reports of record profits. Continue Reading

May 8, 2012 | Tags: Da Vinci Surgical Robot, Dangerous Medical Devices, Defective Medical Devices

Lawsuit Claims Death after Hysterectomy by Da Vinci Surgical Robot
In New York City, a man has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Da Vinci surgical robot makers Intuitive Surgical after his daughter died from complications sustained during a hysterectomy conducted with the device. Continue Reading

May 4, 2012 | Tags: Da Vinci Surgical Robot, Dangerous Medical Devices, Defective Medical Devices

Da Vinci Surgical Robot linked to Injuries
The da Vinci Surgical System is a remote controlled robot used to conduct laparoscopic surgery, and it has been linked to a high number of injuries, complications, and deaths. Continue Reading

April 23, 2012 | Tags: Da Vinci Surgical Robot, Dangerous Medical Devices, Defective Medical Devices

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