Dangerous Infections Linked to Contaminated Olympus Endoscopes & Duodenoscopes

Attorneys Investigating Cases of Patients Harmed by Contaminated Olympus Medical Scopes

Olympus endoscopes and duodenoscopes — medical devices used in procedures like ERCP — have been linked to serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Due to their complex design, these devices can be difficult to fully clean and disinfect, even when proper protocols are followed.

Patients across the country have developed dangerous infections after procedures involving these scopes, including antibiotic-resistant “superbug” infections, sepsis, and internal organ infections. In some cases, these complications have resulted in long-term injury or death.

Federal regulators, including the FDA, have issued warnings and safety alerts related to Olympus devices, raising concerns about contamination risks and patient safety.

Legal Options for Patients

If you or a loved one developed a serious infection after a procedure involving an Olympus endoscope or duodenoscope, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit.

These claims may provide compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other damages.

The experienced medical device attorneys at CohenMalad, LLP are actively investigating these cases. Our firm has extensive experience handling medical device and product liability litigation, fighting on behalf of injured patients in Indiana and nationwide.