A surgical tool using artificial intelligence is facing criticism after reports of patient injuries. Hundreds of complaints have been filed regarding the device’s performance.
Artificial intelligence is driving progress in many areas, and we’re now seeing it used more and more in healthcare. For instance, there’s a version of ChatGPT specifically created to help people learn more about their health and bodies.
Johnson & Johnson has also been applying AI to medical devices. They began doing so in 2021 with a tool designed to help doctors specializing in ear, nose, and throat conditions more effectively treat chronic sinusitis.
According to Reuters, the TruDi Navigation System was linked to several reports of problems shortly after its release. These included instances where surgeons believed the system was showing the wrong location of the device.
AI tool blamed in botched surgeries
Several lawsuits have been filed against the TruDi Navigation System, with plaintiffs alleging that its artificial intelligence features have made the device less safe.
According to a lawsuit filed by a stroke survivor, the product was likely safer before artificial intelligence features were added to the software than it is now after those changes were made.
I read a Reuters report saying two patients supposedly had strokes because a major artery was accidentally damaged. But, Reuters couldn’t confirm the details from the lawsuits themselves, so it’s still just an allegation at this point.
In addition to the two lawsuits already filed in Texas, other injuries are being reported. One case involves a surgeon accidentally puncturing a patient’s skull.
Integra LifeSciences, the company that bought Johnson & Johnson’s Acclarent and TruDi Navigation System businesses, stated that they’ve found no proof linking the TruDi Navigation System, its artificial intelligence features, or any reported patient injuries.
So, I was reading about this crazy thing that happened – some lawyers in Kansas got hit with a $12,000 fine! Apparently, they used AI to help with their court documents, but the AI just… made stuff up. The judge basically said it fabricated legal cases that didn’t even exist – they called it ‘hallucinating’ legal authority. It’s a good reminder that AI isn’t perfect and you still need to double-check everything!
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2026-02-10 14:49