December 6, 2012
Afternoon Session
12:00 - 4:00 pm
Overview of Litigation
The Defendant: Fresenius Medical Care (FMC)
State and Federal Court Strategy
• Overview of Massachusetts law
• Jurisdiction and venue
Fresenius Story
• Timeline of events
• Discussion of FDA and company documents
Medical and Scientific Overview of GranuFlo Cases
• Dialysis 101: A generic overview of the process and mechanics of the dialysis machine
• GranuFlo leading to elevated bicarbonate levels: Understanding the science and chemistry
• The impact of elevated bicarbonate levels on the heart: Understanding the electrophysiology
Case Screening and Product Identification
FDA 510(k) Regulatory Process
The Fraud Case
Theories of Liability
• Product liability claims involving the machine
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