Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Tycon Medical Systems, Inc. (“Tycon Medical”) regarding its recent data breach. The Tycon Medical data breach may have involved sensitive personal information and protected health information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT TYCON MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.:
Tycon Medical is a medical equipment company based in Virgina. Founded in 1994, Tycon Medical specializes in custom manual and custom power wheelchairs, home medical equipment, CPAP therapy for sleep apnea, as well as a catalog of unique specialty products such as home ramps and stairlifts, and vehicle lifts.2,3 Headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, Tycon Medical has two additional locations in Virginia and employs over 10 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Tycon Medical reported to the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that the sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information in its care may have been compromised. Beyond this, the Tycon Medical breach notice does not elaborate on the nature of the security incident that impacted its systems. While the information impacted varies depending on the individual, the type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Medical records
On December 30, 2024, Tycon Medical began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notices provided to the Massachusetts residents, Tycon Medical is providing affected individuals with a list of the information impacted and complimentary identity monitoring services. A link to the form breach notification letter that Tycon Medical filed with the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from Tycon Medical Systems, Inc.:
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 872.263.1100 or sam@straussborrelli.com.
