Bair Hugger Warming Blanket Lawsuit
Case Update: The Bair Hugger MDL was formed back in 2016 and has had a twisted tail of litigation, including experts getting excluded, and getting overturned on appeal, but now eight years in, and with almost 8,000 cases filed in the MDL, it appears that there will be some of the first bellwether cases going to trial and scheduled to begin in March, 2025. The court has finalized key deadlines for three bellwether trials in the MDL against the company, regarding claims that the device caused harm during surgery. Expert depositions must be completed by December 2, 2024, and both sides are expected to be prepared for trial by March 3, 2025. These bellwether trials are expected to provide critical insight into potential outcomes for thousands of plaintiffs who allege injuries tied to the device. Lawsuits continue to be filed as individuals come forward with claims of complications linked to the Bair Hugger system. There may be a resolution early in Q1 or Q2 of 2025.
Overview Of The Bair Hugger Lawsuit
Introduced in 1987, the device is designed to maintain a patient’s body temperature during surgery, but plaintiffs argue that it has caused more harm than good.
- The 3M Bair Hugger warming blanket, used in surgeries to maintain body temperature, has been linked to severe infections, particularly during joint replacement procedures, due to its alleged design defect that may introduce bacteria into surgical sites.
- Patients who developed serious infections, such as deep joint infections requiring multiple surgeries and long-term treatment, after procedures using the Bair Hugger blanket are filing lawsuits against the manufacturer 3M, claiming the company concealed and failed to warn about the device’s risks.
Who Is Eligible To File A Bair Hugger Lawsuit
Individuals who have experienced adverse health outcomes, such as infections or hypothermia, following the use of the Bair Hugger warming blanket may be eligible to file a lawsuit.
The time limit for filing varies by state, generally starting when the patient discovers or should have discovered their injury.
Key aspects of the Bair Hugger lawsuit include, but are not limited to:
- Inadequate Warming Claims: Plaintiffs have alleged that the device fails to provide sufficient warmth, leading to hypothermia and subsequent complications during surgery.
- Infection Risk: The most significant concern centers on claims that the device circulates contaminated air, increasing the risk of serious infections, particularly in patients undergoing joint replacement surgeries.
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