Sorin Stockert 3T Heater-Cooler Claims

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 have 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 is believed that some of these devices have become contaminated with bacteria, including Mycobacterium 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 additional surgery may also be required to replace implants if they have been infected.

It is estimated that 47,000 patients may be at risk of infection following heart surgery using Sorin Stockert 3T Heater-Coolers.

Official warnings are being sent to all patients who have undergone valve operations since January 2013 and who may be at risk of developing the infection. If you have received a warning letter or if you believe you are at risk, we may be able to help you claim compensation and make sure that you get the medical care you need.

We already represent a number of clients affected by Sorin Stockert 3T Heater-Cooler devices, so we have the knowledge and the resources in place to pursue your claim as quickly as possible and with the best chance of success. There is also the opportunity to make a stronger claim together with others who have been affected.

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What are Sorin Stockert 3T Heater-Coolers?

Sorin Stockert 3T heater-cooler systems are used to heat and cool patients during heart surgery and other cardiac procedures. They were originally manufactured in Germany by Sorin Group Deutschland GmbH which has now merged with an English-based company, LivaNova.

Before surgeons can operate on a heart, they must first stop it beating.

The main way to do this is to divert the patient’s blood away from the heart with a heart-lung machine and then pump a cool solution through the heart. The cold solution also slows the heart’s metabolism to prevent cell death while it is isolated from the blood. This is known as cardioplegia.

There are also certain procedures that involve chilling the patient into a controlled hypothermic state during surgery and warming them back up again afterwards.

The Sorin Stockert 3T heater-cooler is used along with other devices to keep patients, their blood and the cardioplegic solution all at their desired temperatures throughout surgery.

The device contains tanks of temperature-controlled water that is pumped through closed circuits into warming/cooling blankets or external heat exchangers. At no point does the water come into direct contact with the patient.

How Do Sorin Stockert 3T Heater-Coolers Cause Infection?

Several patients have been infected with a type of bacteria called Mycobacterium chimaera after undergoing surgery with a Sorin Stockert 3T Heater-Cooler in use. A recent European study has since found a link between the infections, the heater-cooler devices, and the manufacturer’s factory in Germany.

M. chimaera is commonly found in soil and water but should not be present in sterile environments where medical equipment is manufactured. However, tests done by the manufacturer found that both its production line and water supply had been contaminated by the bacteria.

A number of more recent studies have also linked the Stockert device to other dangerous infections, including Mycobacterium Abscessus and Legionella.

Why Choose Irwin Mitchell For A Sorin Stockert 3T Heater-Cooler Claim?

Our medical negligence and product liability solicitors have worked with victims of defective medical products and substandard medical treatment for many years. We understand the pain and suffering that this can cause.

We also understand that it can be difficult to know who is to blame and who ought to be held accountable for your illness or injury. In these situations, it helps to have the experts on your side – if you've suffered because of a defective medical device or medication, we'll work tirelessly to make sure you receive all of the support, advice and care you need while we help you claim the compensation you deserve.

Helping our clients access medical care and support where needed is as important to us as pursuing financial compensation. This support is essential for adapting to life after an injury, and our approach has seen us win Post Magazine’s Rehabilitation Award for Claimant Solicitors on seven occasions.

Our extensive experience has seen us handle a diverse range of defective medical device claims, including:

Compensation for a man who received a faulty knee implant which meant his leg had to be amputated. The prosthetic implant failed prematurely after just three and a half years, causing complications for someone who had already been through a great deal of pain and suffering – find out more about his claim.
A settlement of £11,000 for a man who was given a defective catheter that caused serious injury during removal. We investigated the case, and the manufacturer admitted that the catheter was faulty – find out more about this claim.

We are also in the process of helping a number of clients make claims, both as individuals and as part of a group claim. These include many people who have received metal-on-metal hip replacements made by DePuy – find out more about one of our De Puy hip replacement claims.

If you have any questions about making a claim, or how we can help, then please don't hesitate to give us a call today on 0800 121 6567, or contact us online, for a free initial consultation on your case. We're here to help.

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