A wrongful death lawsuit alleges that a robotic device caused fatal injuries to Sandra Sultzer during surgery to treat colon cancer. The device reportedly burned and tore her small intestine, ultimately resulting in her demise.
Following the surgery, Sandra experienced pain and fever, necessitating additional operations to address the damage caused by the robot. Despite efforts to rectify the situation, she tragically succumbed to the injuries sustained by her small intestine.
Her husband, Harvey Sultzer, has filed a lawsuit against Intuitive Surgical, the manufacturer of the da Vinci robotic device, seeking damages for the loss of his wife. The lawsuit highlights concerns regarding the lack of mandatory training for surgeons using the device.
Reports from NBC News in 2018 revealed a concerning trend, with 20,000 adverse events linked to the da Vinci reported over the previous decade. Among these incidents were 2,000 injuries and 274 deaths.
Harvey’s lawsuit seeks compensation exceeding $75,000, citing product liability, negligence, failure to warn, loss of consortium, and punitive damages as grounds for legal action.
Key Points:
- Sandra Sultzer died after a robotic device allegedly burned and tore her small intestine during surgery for colon cancer.
- Her husband, Harvey Sultzer, is suing the manufacturer of the da Vinci robotic device, Intuitive Surgical, for damages.
- Sandra experienced pain and fever post-surgery, requiring additional operations to address the damage caused by the robot.
- Intuitive Surgical reportedly sells the da Vinci robot to hospitals without mandatory training for surgeons.
- NBC News reported in 2018 that there were 20,000 adverse events related to the da Vinci over the previous decade, including 2,000 injuries and 274 deaths.
- Harvey’s lawsuit seeks more than $75,000 for product liability, negligence, failure to warn, loss of consortium, and punitive damages.
