#productliability Tag

30 Oct

Posted at 11:12h in Legal-Malpractice, Medical Devices

Health Notice: If you develop severe or worsening chest pain, trouble swallowing or breathing, vomiting blood, black stools, or fever after a Bravo reflux test, seek medical care right away, and call 911 for trouble breathing or severe chest pain. Do not wait for the capsule to pass on its own if symptoms are severe.

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Complications from a Medtronic Bravo capsule may justify a legal claim when a device defect, not normal side effects, caused a serious injury. Examples include a capsule that tore the esophagus during placement or stayed lodged in the body and required extra treatment.

The Bravo system uses a small capsule attached to the esophagus to measure acid levels for reflux testing. In August 2026, the FDA issued an early alert after Medtronic reported that some Bravo CF capsules may fail to attach to the esophagus or fail to release from the delivery device.

25 Mar

Posted at 13:18h in Insurance
[caption id="attachment_72926" align="aligncenter" width="500"]Product Liability Insurance Freepix[/caption] Innovation is at the heart of the life sciences industry. Whether developing new medicines, producing advanced medical devices, or driving progress in biotechnology and digital health, organisations in this space play a critical role in improving and extending lives.

However, the impact of these products also means the risks are significant. If a product fails—due to a defect, contamination, incorrect instructions or a systems error—the consequences can be severe. Businesses may face claims involving patient injury, financial losses, regulatory intervention and lasting reputational harm.

For this reason, product liability life science insurance is a key consideration for companies operating across the life sciences sector. Below, we explore what it covers, who should consider it, and the wider risk landscape.

Understanding Product Liability in Life Sciences

Product liability insurance is designed to protect businesses when a product they manufacture, supply or distribute causes harm or damage.

Within life sciences, the nature of these risks is often more complex than in other sectors. Potential causes of claims include:

  • Flaws in product design
  • Errors during manufacturing
  • Insufficient instructions or safety warnings
  • Software or system failures in medical technologies
  • Contamination during production or storage
  • Weaknesses in quality assurance processes

Given the strict regulatory environment in the UK and beyond, any failure can quickly escalate. Claims may involve substantial compensation payments, legal costs and scrutiny from regulatory authorities.