Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Paragon Medical regarding its recent data breach. The Paragon Medical data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT PARAGON MEDICAL:
Paragon Medical is a medical device manufacturer that specializes in designing, validating, and manufacturing implants, surgical instruments, disposable devices, and more. Founded in 1991, Paragon Medical has invested heavily in advanced manufacturing and assembly equipment to provide a wide range of high-precision products. Furthermore, Paragon Medical assists partners and clients within the healthcare industry to fulfill regulatory, logistical, and project management demands. Headquartered in Pierceton, Indiana, Paragon Medical operates 16 manufacturing facilities and branch offices across the United States, Switzerland, Poland, and China. Paragon Medical employs over 1,000 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Paragon Medical discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed. Through its investigation, Paragon Medical determined that an unknown actor may have accessed this sensitive information. On February 9, 2023, Paragon Medical began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Account number
If you received a breach notification letter from Paragon Medical:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at (608) 237-1775 or sam@turkestrauss.com.
If you were impacted by the Paragon Medical data breach, you may consider taking the following steps to protect your personal information.
- Carefully review the breach notice and retain a copy;
- Enroll in any free credit monitoring services provided by Paragon Medical;
- Change passwords and security questions for online accounts;
- Regularly review account statements for signs of fraud or unauthorized activity;
- Monitor credit reports for signs of identity theft; and
- Contact a credit bureau(s) to request a temporary fraud alert.