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Vasca, Inc introduced The LifeSite Hemodialysis Access System in 1998. Although it has been found to reduce some of the side effects associated with hemodialysis- such as infection and blood clotting- it has been linked to 129 deaths and/or serious injuries. In 20 cases, the FDA's investigation uncovered information that suggests the device "may have caused complications ending in death or injury. Malfunctions in the device, if a re-occurring problem, could hurt the patient, if not kill them." Hemodialysis is the process of removing blood from a patient, washing it through an artificial kidney and returning it back into the patients system. The LifeSite System is a system with two valves, (one is to remove the blood from the patient's body, the other is to return the cleansed blood into the patient's body) designed to be implanted under the collarbone with a catheter running from a valve into a large vein. From the beginning, Vasca, Inc was acting as a company with something to hide. They did not meet the deadlines given to them by the FDA regarding reports to be submitted. The doctors and nurses, who were classified as having received "specialized training" in this area, were filing complaints that they were not being properly trained. Indications suggest that Vasca was attempting to conceal pertinent information that this device could have possible fatal results. IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAS BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED, YOU NEED THE LAW FIRM OF BOURGAULT & HARDING CALL 800.880.1438 Copyright 2006 - All Rights Reserved Bourgault & Harding, A Law Firm 1100 East Bridger Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101 tel 702.384.8023 fax 702.384.5731 Nevada Defective Medical Devices Attorneys Disclaimer: The Las Vegas Auto Accidents, and Big-Rig Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Airplane Accidents, Bus & Train Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Boating & Watercraft Accidents, Swimming Pool Accidents, Amusement Park Accidents, Construction Site Accidents, Drunk Driver Accidents, Defective Roads Accidents, Wrongful Death, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Burn Injury, Animal Attacks/Dog Bite, Slip and Fall Accidents, Premises Liability, Dangerous Drugs Litigation, Defective Medical Devices, Medical Malpractice, Legal Malpractice, Product Liability, Toxic Substances in Nevada. Please contact a Nevada Personal Injury Lawyer, Las Vegas Personal Injury Attorney. This web site is not intended to solicit clients for matters outside of the state of Nevada. ©2006 The Law Offices of Bourgault & Harding. Las Vegas, Nevada Personal Injury Lawyers, serving the communities of: Las Vegas, Clark County Nevada. 
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