Medical Product Liability
/ˌmɛdɪkəl ˈprɒdʌkt laɪəˈbɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal liability imposed on manufacturers, distributors, or sellers for harm caused by defective or unsafe medical products.
The patient filed a medical product liability claim after suffering complications from the faulty device.
Forms
- medical product liability
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Commentary
This term is specialized under product liability law, emphasizing harm from medical devices or pharmaceuticals, often involving strict liability principles.
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