Device Complications
The Allergan Lap Band system uses an adjustable silicone band placed around the stomach’s upper portion, creating a smaller pouch that restricts food intake. This was designed to create earlier feelings of fullness without permanently altering digestive anatomy.
Medical research reveals alarming failure patterns that many patients weren’t properly warned about. Studies in leading medical journals document that up to 73% of patients experience serious complications, with approximately half requiring complete removal within 5-10 years of placement.
Patients report Allergan failed to adequately disclose these significant risks. Instead, the company aggressively marketed their Lap Band as a safe, reversible alternative to traditional weight loss surgery while minimizing well-documented complications.
LexLegal’s Allergan Lap Band lawyers have witnessed firsthand how these complications devastate lives – causing chronic pain, nutritional deficiencies, and financial hardship from repeated surgeries and ongoing medical treatment.
We believe Allergan must be held accountable for prioritizing profits over patient safety. Evidence suggests the company knew about these high failure rates yet continued marketing their device to people seeking weight management solutions.
Health Consequences
Patients report numerous serious complications following Allergan Lap Band procedures. Our Allergan Lap Band lawyers are investigating cases involving:
Bands can gradually cut through stomach tissue, causing severe infection and requiring emergency removal surgery.
Band complications create food obstructions, causing intense pain, vomiting, and frequent emergency room visits.
Devices often shift from their original position, causing unpredictable stomach compression and severe digestive problems.
Port and band infections create serious health risks requiring antibiotics and surgical intervention to resolve.
Complications prevent proper nutrient absorption, leading to vitamin deficiencies and overall health deterioration.
These complications typically require additional surgeries, hospital stays, and ongoing treatment. LexLegal’s Allergan Lap Band attorneys are committed to helping victims secure fair compensation for these preventable injuries.
Legal Strategy
LexLegal’s Allergan Lap Band lawyers pursue multiple legal arguments against the manufacturer. Our approach includes:
Evidence shows the Lap Band system contains fundamental design flaws causing predictable and preventable patient harm.
Allergan failed to properly warn patients and doctors about documented high complication rates requiring removal.
Promotions emphasized benefits while deliberately minimizing serious risks and failure rates documented in studies.
Allergan potentially failed to properly train surgeons on implantation techniques, increasing complication risks.
LexLegal’s Allergan Lap Band attorneys understand these complex medical and legal issues. We’re dedicated to holding Allergan accountable for the harm caused to patients through aggressive, results-driven representation.
Who Qualifies for Compensation?
If you or a loved one received an Allergan Lap Band and experienced complications, you may be entitled to significant compensation. Our Allergan Lap Band lawyers are evaluating cases meeting these criteria:
- You underwent Allergan Lap Band surgery
- You suffered complications such as erosion, slippage, infection, or obstruction
- You required additional medical treatment, revision surgery, or band removal
- Your complications resulted in hospitalization, ongoing expenses, or lost work
The law imposes strict deadlines for filing medical device claims, making prompt evaluation essential. Our experienced Allergan Lap Band attorneys will review your situation and explain your legal options during a free consultation.
Compensation in these cases typically covers:
- All medical expenses related to complications
- Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
- Physical pain and emotional suffering
- Potential punitive damages against Allergan
LexLegal’s Allergan Lap Band lawyers work on contingency—you pay nothing unless we secure compensation for you.
Taking Action
If you’ve experienced Allergan Lap Band complications, these steps will help protect your health and legal rights:
Consult healthcare providers about your symptoms. Proper documentation strengthens your claim against Allergan.
Gather all medical records related to your Lap Band surgery and subsequent complications to establish causation.
Contact our Allergan Lap Band lawyers promptly. The law strictly limits the time to file claims.
Contact our Allergan Lap Band lawyers promptly. The law strictly limits the time to file claims.
Check Your Eligibility Now
LexLegal’s experienced Allergan Lap Band attorneys are ready to help you seek the compensation you deserve. We understand these complications have caused unexpected suffering and financial hardship.
Our dedicated legal team will build a powerful case against Allergan while you focus on recovery. Legal deadlines are strict – don’t risk losing your right to compensation.
Complete our quick eligibility assessment today to see if you qualify for an Allergan Lap Band lawsuit.
