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Shiley Incorporated, which is a subsidiary of Pfizer Incorporated, manufactured a replacement heart valve called the Björk-Shiley Convexo Concave (BSCC), which was implanted in patients between 1979 and 1986.
Unfortunately, it was found out after 7 years of the valve first being used that a certain part of this particular valve was prone to fracturing. This could lead to valve failure and possibly sudden death. The manufacturers of the valve voluntarily withdrew it from the market.
If you have been injured or contracted an illness or disease as a result of a medicine, prescribed drug or medical device, such as a Shiley heart valve, you may be entitled to make a personal injury claim for compensation.
All injury claims are subject to strict time-limits; therefore you should seek immediate claim advice. For more information about time-limits contact us or visit our questions answered page.
Thompsons Solicitors are experts in all matters relating to personal injury and will be able to advise you as to whether or not you have a valid compensation claim. Our specialist lawyers will be happy to talk you through the process of making a compensation claim in plain English and will be happy to answer any questions or queries you may have.
If you do have a valid personal injury compensation claim and you decide to instruct Thompsons Solicitors to deal with the matter for you, we will recover our legal fees from the person responsible for your injury, ensuring that the entire procedure is cost-free for yourself. Telephone us now on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online compensation claim forms.