B-K Medical Prostate Biopsy Device (Transrectal Ultrasound Transducer)

16 Veterans' Medical Centers have notified about 27,000 veterans who received a prostate biopsy that they may be at risk. Prostate biopsies involve removing small samples of prostate tissue that are examined under a microscope for cancer. The VA medical centers were using a device manufactured by B-K Medical called a transrectal ultrasound transducer, which was inserted in the rectum and guided to the prostate to allow a hollow needle to take tissue samples. At the VA medical centers this device was sterilized but not cleaned between uses. The problem was discovered when feces were found in a prostate biopsy device after sterilization.

According to the Veterans' Administration, the VA medical centers followed manufacturer's instructions. The instructions, according to the VA, did not state clearly that the device needed to be cleaned with a brush between uses and before sterilization, so the device was not cleaned with a brush between uses, leaving blood and feces from one patient in the device before inserting it in another patient.

Although the Veterans' Administration is claiming the risk of contracting HIV, Hepatitis B, and/or Hepatitis A is "almost nothing," the situation is serious and deadly viruses could have been inserted into unsuspecting patients.

Prostate Biopsy with B-K Medical Transrectal Ultrasound Transducer: Lawyer with Hepatitis Lawsuit Experience
If you had a prostate biopsy that involved the use of a B-K Medical Transrectal Ultrasound Transducer and you test positive for HIV or hepatitis, a lawyer at Pritzker | Olsen, P.A., a nationally-recognized law firm, is available for a free consultation. You may reach us toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or fill in our online form.

Senior partnerFred Pritzker has over 29 years of experience and focuses his practice on complex medical and product liability cases. During that time, he has had significant experience with hepatitis lawsuits. He is currently lead attorney in a major product liability lawsuit involving victims from several states. In recognition of his achievements, other lawyers have selected him for inclusion in the 2005-2006 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. He has provided online information on medical and hospital malpractice and defective medical product lawsuits.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): CDC fact sheet on HIV-2
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): CDC fact sheet on HIV transmission
AIDSinfo: A service of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services which offers information on HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention, and research
CDC Portal Page: Portal to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) information on HIV/AIDS
Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Information on treatment of HIV/AIDS from the FDA, the regulatory body responsible for drug treatments

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Medline Plus: Information on Hepatitis B from the National Institutes of Health
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC): CDC portal page to information on Hepatitis B
The Hepatitis B Foundation: The only non-profit organization dedicated solely to the problem of Hepatitis B
The Mayo Clinic: Good, well-organized information on Hepatitis B provided by the Mayo Clinic

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