In a medical product liability dispute in Fujian, the court ruled that the medical device manufacturer and the hospital must compensate the patient for various losses totaling 38 ten thousand yuan.

In 2023 year 6 month, plaintiff Wang underwent surgery at Defendant Xiamen [Hospital Name] for a fracture and received internal fixation plates manufactured by Defendant [Medical Device Company]. 3 months post-surgery, the plaintiff experienced pain and limited mobility in the affected area. Examination revealed that the implanted plate had fractured, necessitating a second surgery to replace it. The plaintiff was hospitalized for 30 days, incurring medical expenses of 12 ten thousand yuan. Testing confirmed that the implanted plate contained material quality defects and failed to meet mandatory national standards, directly causing the fracture. The plaintiff filed suit against Defendant [Medical Device Company] and Defendant [Hospital Name], seeking compensation totaling 38 ten thousand yuan for medical costs, lost wages, nursing fees, transportation expenses, meal allowances during hospitalization, nutritional support, disability compensation, and mental anguish damages.

The court ruled that the defendant medical device company shall compensate the plaintiff, Wang, for various losses totaling 38 ten thousand yuan within ten days from the effective date of this judgment; the defendant Xiamen hospital shall bear joint and several liability for compensation; both defendants shall bear all litigation and appraisal costs of this case.