Retained Foreign Instrument Cases

A retained foreign instrument after a surgery can lead to a serious injury and require further surgery. These foreign instruments can be surgical instruments, sponges, needles, blades and many other surgical devices. When a doctor or nurse make an error or mistake and allow a foreign instrument to remain in an individual after surgery, a medical malpractice claim may exist. At Meinhart, Smith & Manning, PLLC, we work to obtain answers and work to gain compensation for the injured and their loved ones.

During a surgery, many tools or instruments are used to properly perform the surgery. These objects are to be counted by the surgical team so that the mistake of a retained foreign instrument does not occur. If the count of the instruments is incorrect, a CT scan or x-ray may be required. If these test are not performed and a sponge , needle or blade is retained, an injury may follow.

Meinhart, Smith & Manning, PLLC has handled numerous medical malpractice, birth injury and retained foreign instrument cases and will work with the proper experts to interpret the data and provide insight and testimony as to how the potential mistake occurred.

A medical malpractice lawsuit cannot reverse the medical outcome, but can provide compensation for suffering, future medical expenses, lost income or in-home care.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of a retained foreign instrument, call Meinhart, Smith & Manning today at (502) 589-2700 or contact us online for a free consultation.