Types of Surgeries Affected by Infected Tissue

The grisly discovery of illegally harvested tissues sold by New Jersey company Biomedical Tissue Services continues to haunt patients across the country and even into Canada who were given the questionable samples and now face serious health risks. A growing number of people who underwent even minor surgeries are now believed to have been potentially exposed to a number of devastating diseases like HIV, AIDS, hepatitis, and syphilis. Common procedures that may have utilized the controversial tissues include:

disc replacements
dental implants
tendon repairs
heart valve replacements
skin grafts
hip replacements
knee replacements
ankle surgeries
cornea transplants
bone grafts
brain surgery
spinal surgery

The Food and Drug Administration also believes that tainted tissues could have infected surrounding organs and tissues with one of these contagious diseases. For example, contaminated heart valves could spread a bacterial or microbial infection throughout the heart, and even to other tissues through the bloodstream. FDA officials recommend that anyone who had a recent tissue transplant get a blood test to determine if they are infected with a potentially dangerous or fatal disease.

Thousands of people around the country are now living in terror because of the inexcusable acts of shameful and despicable criminals. Medical professionals are still debating the long term effects of these tainted tissues, but the present danger to innocent lives is real. If you or someone you love has been affected by a tainted tissue transplant, you may have the right to take legal action against those responsible for your condition. You could be entitled to financial compensation for your extensive pain and suffering. Contact a dedicated and experienced attorney today, and get the compensation and the vindication that you deserve tomorrow.