Medical Device Liability
/ˈmɛdɪkəl dɪˈvaɪs laɪəˈbɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal responsibility arising from the manufacture, design, distribution, or use of medical devices causing harm or injury.
The company faced medical device liability claims after its implant was found defective.
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- medical device liability
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Commentary
Medical device liability typically involves both regulatory standards and tort principles, requiring careful distinction between design defects, manufacturing defects, and failure to warn.
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