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SYNTHES, INC. INDICTED OVER NORIAN BONE PRODUCT
Three family dependents
of U.S. military veterans die during unauthorized clinical trials to test a bone
cement product on spinal fractures
If you are a military veteran or a dependent of military personnel and you participated in a clinical trial involving a Synthes bone cement product called "Norian XR" to mend a spinal fracture, you could be eligible for monetary compensation – even if you were not injured. Obtain a free consultation with our firm's Norian lawyer today.
Synthes’ bone cement products – Norian SRS and its successor, Norian XR – lack FDA approval for use on spinal fractures and could lead to serious complications, even death. Three patients, all family members of U.S. military veterans, died during an improper clinical trial in 2004. Though prosecutors still seek a direct link between the deaths and Norian XR, federal authorities indicted the manufacturer for marketing an unauthorized medical product.
To see if you are eligible for financial compensation, discuss your case today with the personal injury law firm of Weitz & Luxenberg, long recognized in the legal community for obtaining record verdicts and settlements for injured clients.
LATEST NEWS UPDATE:
June 18, 2009 - Medical device maker Synthes Inc., its subsidiary Norian Corp., and four company executives were indicted two days ago on federal charges that they marketed a bone cement product (Norian SRS and its successor, Norian XR) and conducted clinical human trials without authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Three family dependents of people serving in the military reportedly died during surgery.
“The Department of Defense is outraged by a company that potentially puts our military personnel, their family members, and veterans at undue risk for serious medical complications or even death, just to increase their corporate bottom line,” Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge Kenneth Maupin, of the Defense Criminal Investigative Service said in a statement.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is involved in the investigation because “some of the procedures were at VA hospitals,” said a spokeswoman for the U.S. Attorney in Philadelphia. Officials aren’t releasing the names of the hospitals, she said.
Prosecutors estimate that 200 patients had the improper operations.
Synthes, Inc. is a $3 billion global company specializing in trauma products and devices to treat damaged bone. Norian faces possible fines of $28 million, while Synthes, its parent, faces fines of $8 million.
Synthes, Norian indicted after military veteran dependents die
If you or a loved one suffered an injury or death as a result of a suspected use of Norian bone cement in spinal surgery, you could be eligible to receive monetary compensation. Whether you were injured or not, the personal injury law firm of Weitz & Luxenberg will evaluate your case at no cost. Please fill out the form on this page and a representative at our firm will contact you shortly to answer your questions and determine your eligibility.
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