Femrite v. Abbott Northwestern Hospital

OPINION

HARTEN, Judge.

Appellants challenge adverse summary judgment on various tort claims arising from injuries allegedly incurred as a result of spinal fusion surgery. We affirm.

FACTS

Appellants Cary Femrite and Ruth Perkl underwent spinal fusion surgery that involved implantation with pedicle screw devices at respondent Abbott Northwestern Hospital (Abbott). In December 1989, Fem-rite was implanted with a screw device known as the “VSP” or “Stefee” system manufactured by AcroMed. In February 1990, Perkl was implanted with a screw device known as the “Cotrel Dubousset” manufactured by Sofamor…