A 72-year-old man from New Mexico has been awarded a medical payout of over $412 million, deemed the biggest in history, after doctors at NuMale Medical Center in Albuquerque “completely ruined” his penis through a series of invasive treatments.
The man, who has not been named, was misdiagnosed with erectile dysfunction and sold a $5,000 treatment plan, which involved erectile dysfunction injections multiple times per week, as well as testosterone pellet implantation. However, the injections caused irreversible harm, leaving him impotent and unable to urinate standing up.
According to his attorneys, the man’s treatment was botched from the start, with a physician assistant demonstrating the penis injection and sending him home with a medically induced and unnecessary erection. When the man returned for a follow-up, his technique was criticized, and he was left with a permanent and irreversible condition.
The verdict is seen as a powerful message that medical providers cannot prioritize profits over patients’ well-being without being held accountable. NuMale Medical Center has declined to comment on the specific details of the case, citing ongoing legal proceedings.
The man’s case highlights the importance of proper diagnosis and treatment for erectile dysfunction, which is estimated to affect up to one in five men in the UK. Erectile dysfunction injections are considered safe when used under the guidance of a medical professional, but they can have serious and irreversible consequences if misused or misdiagnosed.
The man’s experience serves as a warning to men who may be seeking treatment for erectile dysfunction to be cautious and to carefully research any treatment options before proceeding. It also emphasizes the importance of speaking with a GP about any persistent or distressing symptoms.