Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft Lawsuits

Medtronic Infuse Off Label Use

Manufactured by Medtronic, Inc., the Infuse bone graft is a type of medical device which was originally approved for use in lumbar spinal surgeries. However, it has been alleged that the company promoted the product for off-label uses, including cervical spine procedures. When the product is used off-label, it can reportedly result in serious infuse bone graft complications, including cancer, sterility and death.

If you or a loved one underwent surgery with the Infuse during an off-label procedure involving the upper neck, you may have legal recourse for serious injuries resulting in connection with the product. To find out if you can seek compensation through a Medtronic Infuse bone graft lawsuit, complete the form on the right for a no cost, no obligation review of your claim.

Unapproved Uses for the Medtronic Infuse

The Medtronic Infuse was approved for use in procedures which could manage the protein's release into the body, but can reportedly cause Infuse bone graft complications in off-label uses. Surgeries involving the cervical spine (upper neck) are allegedly among the most dangerous because the proteins which stimulate bone growth can leak into the body causing a number of Medtronic Infuse bone graft complications such as:

• Male infertility
• Infection
• Unwanted bone growth
• Cyst formation

Medtronic Infuse problems may lead to pain and difficulty breathing. The treatment for these complications may require emergency surgery or the use of feeding tubes.

Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft Lawsuits

Reportedly, 17% of procedures using the Medtronic Infuse were off-label surgeries, such as those conducted on the cervical spine or upper neck, potentially putting the patient at risk for life-threatening side effects. Recent reports have suggested that the manufacturer itself encouraged surgeons to support this off-label use of the Infuse bone graft. While medical professionals have the option of using bone grafts in any manner they see fit, a medical device manufacturer's promotion of a product for unapproved uses is illegal.

In light of allegations the Medtronic Infuse off-label use can result in serious complications, our attorneys would like to hear from individuals who underwent cervical spine surgery with this device and suffered problems following the procedure. To contact the Medtronic Infuse complications attorneys at our firm, complete our free case review form for a no cost, no obligation review of your claim.