Common Types of Medical Device Fraud

Recognize the Red Flags

Insufficient or fake prescriptions

Medical device companies or their marketers may fabricate prescriptions to obscure illegal sales to patients who do not need the medical device.

Promoting products for alternative uses

The law may prohibit marketing of medical devices for “off-label” uses because they have not yet been proven to be safe or effective for other purposes.

Devices and replacements repeatedly fail

Consistent failure may be an indication that the manufacturing process is defective or the device is prescribed to patients who do not benefit from its use.   

Incentives offered for the value or volume of sales

Kickbacks for medical devices are often disguised as royalties, gifts, bonuses, or other “rewards” but are illegally contingent on the sales of medical devices. 
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Know If You Have a Case

Examples of Medical Device Fraud

  • Falsified Prescriptions or Prior Authorizations
  • Off-Label Marketing
  • Adulterated or Defective Products
  • Kickbacks or Stark Statute violations

Why Experience Matters

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Hirst Law Group has extensive experience in helping whistleblowers with medical device fraud cases. Our past clients include corporate executives, billing managers, nurses, and more.

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