Pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices are frequently at the center of personal injury lawsuits, based on an argument that the drug or device was defective or unreasonably dangerous. products liability suits. Pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, and health care providers have a duty to appropriately research, test, and use these products, sometimes under strict criteria from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Cases based on defective or dangerous pharmaceutical drugs or medical devices include lawsuits for injuries caused by dangerous prescription drugs, improperly prescribed medicines, defective surgical implants, and faulty medical equipment.

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See also:

• Medical Product and Device Defects
• Pharmaceutical Drug Liability
• Defective & Dangerous Products
• Recalls and Safety Alerts
• Specific Drugs:
  • Accutane
  • Baycol
  • Bextra
  • Celebrex
  • Ephedra
  • Meridia
  • Prempro
  • Serzone
  • Vioxx