Health officials are contacting patients around the world after Sorin Stockert 3T Heater-Coolers used during heart surgery have been linked with potentially fatal infections. If you’ve fallen ill following heart surgery or have received a warning letter from your hospital, we may be able to help you make a compensation claim.
Sorin Stockert 3T Heater-Coolers are used to keep patients at the right temperature during heart surgery and other complex surgical procedures.
It’s believed that some of these devices have become contaminated with bacteria, including Mycobacterium chimaera (M. chimaera), and that the devices are passing bacterial infections on to patients.
M. chimaera infections can be fatal. Symptoms include:
- Night sweats
- Joint/muscle pain
- Weight loss
- Fatigue
- Unexplained fever.
The bacterium is very resistant to antibiotics and extra surgery may be needed to replace implants if they’ve been infected. It’s estimated that 47,000 patients may be at risk of infection following heart surgery using Sorin Stockert 3T Heater-Coolers.
Warnings have been sent to all patients who’ve had valve operations since January 2013 and who may be at risk of developing the infection. If you’ve received a warning letter or believe you’re at risk, we may be able to help you claim compensation and make sure that you get the medical care you need. Contact us today to find out more.
Our medical negligence solicitors represent several clients affected by Sorin Stockert 3T Heater-Cooler devices. We’ve the knowledge and the resources in place to pursue your claim quickly and with the best chance of success. There’s also the opportunity to make a stronger claim together with others who’ve been affected.
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