Lawyers are now filing claims for those who suffered complications from defective BioZorb breast cancer treatment implants.
Those who have suffered the following complications may be entitled to substantial compensation:
BioZorb is a surgical marker implant manufactured by Hologic Inc. that was designed to help with radiation targeting and imaging in breast cancer patients following tumor removal.
Made primarily of bioabsorbable polylactic acid (PLA), the device was intended to gradually dissolve, leaving behind only small titanium clips. Following FDA approval in 2012, Biozorb was believed to improve outcomes and follow-up care among breast surgeons.
The manufacturer even promoted it for additional uses such as filling tissue space and improving cosmetic results.
Unfortunately, experts have now identified risks of BioZorb implants not dissolving, or migrating from the placement site. Patients have experienced a number of complications, including:
Holigic and the FDA first issued a warning to patients and doctors about these potential risks in February 2024. Then, in October 2024, the FDA issued a do-not-use notice as the manufacturer implemented a Class-I recall of all remaining BioZorb devices on the market.
Experts fear that tens of thousands of patients may have been affected by dangerous BioZorb implants before they were recalled from use. Records also show the company may have continued selling the devices long after learning about the risks.
Lawyers are now filing lawsuits on behalf of those who’ve been injured or had to endure additional medical care to mitigate the risks of the implant.
Latest Information on the BioZorb Litigation
No. Instead of organizing all claims under one class action lawsuit, judges have created a special court where individual BioZorb cases can be handled at the same time.
At this time BioZorb injury cases have been consolidated in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, presided over by Judge Allison D. Burroughs. Judge Burroughs has ordered that several Bellwether test cases be selected and prepared to start trials in September 2025.
Instead of creating a single class action lawsuit for BioZorb injuries, the MDL court allows those affected to band their individual cases together to seek damages against the company.
This multidistrict litigation court (MDL) process is often more beneficial for consumers than a class action lawsuit. In a class action lawsuit, a group of lawyers will gather together class participants who must share whatever is awarded.
However, individual participants in an MDL can select their own lawyer, exercise more control over their case and whether it settles, and reap higher award amounts for their separate lawsuit.
Lawyers expect thousands of lawsuits will eventually be filed in the BioZorb MDL court.
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If you or a loved one have suffered injury, complications or repeat surgery from a defective BioZorb implant, it's important to have your case examined by a legal expert to see if you have the right to recover damages.
Our qualified medical device injury lawyers will fully investigate your case, reviewing medical records, safety warnings and recent studies that your doctor may not normally discuss.
Most states allow you several years to file a lawsuit after you suffer an injury or discover it may be linked to a dangerous product. However, you should begin the process as early as possible to make sure your lawyer has time to get necessary records and prepare your case.
DrugNews works only with attorneys and law firms that have successfully handled tens of thousands of lawsuits involving injury or death from drugs and medical devices. And, you can speak directly with a lawyer or patient advocate today, so you’ll be able to decide if you want to proceed.
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