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Kentucky and Indiana Defective Medical Device Lawyers

Pain pumps are portable and often disposable pain management devices that continuously administer local anesthetic through a catheter to a surgical wound site for several days following surgery. They are used to decrease post-operative pain and assist in earlier rehabilitation. The pain pump remains in the joint for several days after surgery delivering pain medication to the shoulder.

In 2007, the American Journal of Sports Medicine reported a link between pain management pumps and a condition called post arthroscopic glenohumeral chondrolysis, or PAGCL. Researchers are suggesting that shoulder pain pumps should be avoided following arthroscopic surgery as any benefits provided are greatly outweighed by the risk of permanent shoulder damage, life-long pain and lost mobility.

What Are the Symptoms of PAGCL?

PAGCL is an extremely painful and life-altering condition. Symptoms of PAGCL include pain in the shoulder when it is in motion or at rest; increased shoulder stiffness; popping or grinding when the shoulder is in motion; decrease in range of motion; and a loss of strength in the joint. Treatment for this condition is further surgery; however, many patients never fully regain the use of their shoulder joints.

Who Manufactures These Shoulder Pain Pumps?

Pain pumps are manufactured by several different companies including:

• CME McKinley
• Baxter
• Breg
• I-Flow
• Medical Flow System
• Sgarlato Labs
• Stryker

If you or a loved one is suffering from PAGCL as a result of a defective shoulder pain pump, you may be eligible for a cash settlement. In January, 2010, an Oregon woman was awarded a $5.5 million settlement as compensation for PAGCL, and more than 150 other cases are currently being reviewed.

Free Case Evaluation

Contact the experienced defective medical device lawyers at Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz L.P.A.. We can assess your legal options and determine if you have a case. Contact us today for a free consultation, or call us at 1-800-223-8897.  We have offices in Ohio and Indiana.  If you are unable to come to one of our offices, we will be happy to come to your home or hospital to meet you.