The Boston Scientific Corp. stated that the FDA is probing into the six injuries and one fatality that were reported to have been caused by the Enteryx device, which is an acid reflux disease treatment that is injected into the esophagus of a patient. The treatment is administered by injecting a plastic substance into the esophagus of the patient to help protect him from the possible reflux of stomach acid into his throat. The Enteryx device is now also being investigated by the FDA, after an elderly woman died just three weeks after undergoing treatment. The FDA will try to ascertain if the death was caused by the Enteryx device or by the technique employed by the physician who administered the treatment.

Recently, the company also suspended the sale of its Enteryx Device after more than two-dozen problems regarding the product were reported. Notice of this suspension was posted on Boston Scientific's website on September 19, 2005. It was stated in the recall notice that some doctors inadvertently pierced the esophageal wall during the injection of the substance, causing unpleasant events. In 2004, an estimated $5.5 million worth of the Enteryx kits were sold by the company. According to the company, the Enteryx treatment has been classified as one of their top products when the potential of its sales growth is considered.

There are approximately 3,800 patients who underwent treatment with the use of the Enteryx device, which was approved by the FDA in 2003. According to the reports that were filed with FDA, the events that occurred because of the treatment of the Enteryx device included patients suffering from esophageal swelling, leakage and ulcers. There was even an elderly patient who died after a doctor inadvertently hit the wall of her aorta, the largest artery in the body.

If you have sustained injuries because of a Boston Scientific Enteryx Device treatment, then you should contact a lawyer as soon as possible. There are statutes of limitations in every state that will only allow you to file a personal injury claim for a given period of time. A victim of personal injury due to a defective medical product is only given two years after the injury to file a claim against the responsible party. Failure to do this will result in the victim not being able to get compensation for his pain and suffering, so it is best to get an experienced defective medical device lawyer now.

A compassionate lawyer will not only help determine if you have enough grounds to file a claim, but he will also ensure that you get the maximum compensation once you are found to have been inflicted with injuries caused by the Enteryx device. He will represent you and bring your case to the attention of Boston Scientific, so that an agreement can be reached in the settlement your case. If your lawyer feels that the offer of the company is already enough to compensate for your pain and suffering, he will work towards the settlement. A dedicated lawyer will also go through the lengthy process of court litigation if he feels that you deserve more than what the company is offering. Aside from reimbursing all your medical expenses, your lawyer will also work to get you a compensation that will also cover the other losses that you experienced because of your injuries.