Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit against Medical Device Manufacturer

A New Orleans widow and her adult children have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a tracheotomy tube manufacturer.

According to the complaint, on May 16, 2016, the deceased man was preparing to remove for routine cleaning the inner cannula of his tracheotomy (trach) tube when suddenly and without warning, the outer/larger cannula failed by separating from the neck flange. As a result, the man had difficulty breathing and died before EMT were able to resuscitate him.

The lawsuit alleges that the trach manufacturer negligently designed, manufactured and sold the defective tracheotomy tube. The plaintiffs seek a trial by jury and an undisclosed amount in damages, including loss of love and affection, society, companionship, services and consortium.

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