The Express stent system is comprised of the stent, which is a tiny metal tube that is affixed to a catheter that is shaped and works like a balloon. The stent is slipped into a blood vessel and then moved forward within the vessel until it reaches the section of the coronary artery that is narrowed because of a blood clot or other impediments. When the stent is precisely in place, the balloon catheter is inflated, which results in the expansion of the stent. The expanded stent thrusts aside the plaque inside the artery, which causes the narrowed section of the artery to open. Once this happens, normal blood flow to the heart is restored. The air inside the balloon of the stent system's delivery catheter is then relased, after which the catheter is removed from the patient. The stent that has already been implanted permanently inside the patient's artery will stay there to support the vessel section that has been newly reopened.

The FDA ordered the recall of the stents because of some flaws found in the design of its system, which cause deflation malfunction of the balloon catheter. This prevented the removal of the balloon after the implantation of the stent inside the artery of a patient. This hindrance noted in the deflation of the balloon could result in considerable complications among patients, including the need for an emergency bypass graft surgery on the coronary artery, and even death. The FDA recommends that hospitals immediately stop using any stent units affected by the defects.

It is possible that you or a loved one may be one of those who acquired injuries because of a defecting stent implantation. If this is so, then contact a lawyer now. There are many law firms that have lawyers who are experienced in handling cases of defective medical devices. You won't even have to worry about the cost of hiring these lawyers because most of them will work on your case on a contingency basis. They will evaluate your case for free, then work towards the litigation or the settlement of your case without your upfront payment. These lawyers will only charge you for the services that they rendered when the case you filed has already been won and the compensation received. Usually, they will get a set percentage of the total amount of compensation that you received.

A dedicated lawyer will ensure that you get the maximum compensation that you deserve, based on the injuries that you sustained, and on the pain and suffering, as well as other losses that you experienced because of them. He or she will either work towards an out of court settlement, or will go for the court litigation that will allow the court decide on the amount of financial retribution that you justly deserve. Either way, your lawyer will constantly advise you on what should be done.