Serious Infection

After a Colonoscopy

or Endoscopy?

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Which procedure did you have? *

Did you develop an infection after the procedure? *

Were you hospitalized AND given antibotics? *

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Briefly describe what happened after your procedure.

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Over 500,000 patients may have been exposed to contaminated endoscopy equipment.

*Time limits may apply depending on when

your procedure occurred*

Serious Infection

After a Colonoscopy

or Endoscopy?

If you developed a serious infection after your endoscopy or colonoscopy, you may be entitled to compensation.

The FDA took action after contaminated Olympus scopes were linked to serious infections.

$85 million in criminal fines paid by the manufacturer
58 devices blocked by the FDA
Infections reported nationwide

Over 500,000 patients may have been exposed to contaminated endoscopy equipment.

*Time limits may apply depending on when your procedure occurred*

Check If You Qualify for Compensation

✔ 100% Confidential ✔ No Upfront Fees ✔ Free Case Evaluation

Which procedure did you have? *

Did you develop an infection after the procedure? *

Were you hospitalized AND given antibotics? *

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Phone *

Postal code *

Briefly describe what happened after your procedure.

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Why the FDA Raised Concerns About

Certain Olympus Scopes

What Investigations Found:

Investigations found design limitations made total sterilization difficult, even when hospitals followed proper cleaning procedures.

Bacteria were found trapped inside small internal parts
Some patients developed serious infections
Infections were reported across multiple facilities

Why the FDA Raised Concerns About

Certain Olympus Scopes

What Investigations Found:

Investigations found design limitations made total sterilization difficult, even when hospitals followed proper cleaning procedures.

Bacteria were found trapped inside small internal parts
Some patients developed serious infections
Infections were reported across
multiple facilities

When a Routine Procedure

Turns Into a Medical Crisis

Most colonoscopies and endoscopies are routine procedures with an expected smooth recovery. However, some patients experienced serious infections and complications in the days that followed their procedure.

Patients have reported serious complications including:

High Fever and

Severe Pain

High fever, intense abdominal pain, and other symptoms requiring emergency

medical care.

Bloodstream Infections

Serious bacterial infections that spread into the bloodstream and required IV antibiotics or hospitalization.

Sepsis

A life-threatening response to infection requiring emergency hospital care.

Extended Hospitalization

Unexpected hospital stays, IV antibiotics, or additional procedures after what was supposed to be routine.

If you experienced any of these complications after your procedure, you may be entitled to compensation.

When a Routine Procedure

Turns Into a

Medical Crisis

Most colonoscopies and endoscopies are routine procedures with an expected smooth recovery. However, some patients experienced serious infections and complications in the days that followed their procedure.

Patients have reported serious complications including:

High Fever and Severe Abdominal Pain

High fever, intense abdominal pain,

and other symptoms requiring emergency

medical care.

Bloodstream Infections

Serious bacterial infections that spread into the bloodstream and required IV antibiotics

or hospitalization.

Sepsis

A life-threatening response to infection requiring emergency hospital care.

Extended Hospitalization

Unexpected hospital stays, IV antibiotics, or additional procedures after what was supposed to be routine.

If you experienced any of these complications after your procedure, you may be

entitled to compensation.

WHO MAY QUALIFY

You had a colonoscopy or endoscopy procedure after 2014
You developed a serious infection days or weeks after procedure
Hospitalization, IV antibiotics, or additional medical care required

Not sure which device was used?

Hospitals keep records of the equipment used during procedures.

The legal team can review those records to determine whether an Olympus scope was used.

You don’t need to know every technical detail.

You only need to know what happened after your procedure.

WHO MAY QUALIFY

You had a colonoscopy or endoscopy procedure after 2014
You developed a serious infection days or weeks after procedure
Hospitalization, IV antibiotics, or additional medical care required

Not sure which device was used?

Hospitals keep records of the equipment used during procedures.

The legal team can review those records to determine whether an Olympus scope was used.

You don’t need to know every technical detail.

You only need to know what happened

after your procedure.

If You Were Affected,

You May Be Entitled to Compensation

Patients who developed serious infections after a colonoscopy or endoscopy may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and the physical/emotional impact that followed.

Medical expenses

Lost income

Pain and suffering

Future care

Other Damages

There is no cost to have your case reviewed. Consultations are free and confidential.

You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

If You Were Affected,

You May Qualify

For Compensation

Patients who developed serious infections after a colonoscopy or endoscopy may be

entitled to compensation for the medical expenses, lost income, and lasting physical

and emotional impact that followed.

Medical expenses

Treatment costs

Lost income

Pain and suffering

Other Damages

There is no cost to have your case reviewed. Consultations are free and confidential, and cases are currently being reviewed. You pay nothing unless compensation is recovered

on your behalf.

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