Power morcellators are used by gynecologists while performing hysterectomies or during the removal uterine fibroids, the device breaks up large tissues into fragments, allowing for smaller incisions and less invasive surgery than a traditional hysterectomy.

However, if tissue harboring cancerous cells is extracted using a power morcellator, fragments of the cells can spread to other parts of the body, dispersing the disease. The FDA issued a warning against the use of power morcellators due to the risk of spreading undetected cancerous cells.

If you or a loved one developed uterine cancer after a hysterectomy or uterine fibroid removal, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Visit www.AkinMears.com for more information.

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