Posts for the 'Medtronic' Category
Medtronic Insulin Pump Lawsuit: Recall of Quick-Set Infusions Sets for MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Pumps
Following the recall of Medtronic infusion pump Quick-set infusion sets issued Friday, the product liability lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are reviewing the potential for lawsuits on behalf of individuals who have suffered severe or fatal injuries as a result of the pumps delivering to much or too little insulin.
>>FDA LINK (7/13/2009): Medtronic Paradigm Quick-Set Infusion Set Recall
Medtronic Pacemaker Problems: Kappa and Sigma Pacemaker Failures
Approximately 37,000 Medtronic pacemakers that are implanted in patients may contain a wiring defect that could cause them to malfunction and fail. The product liability lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. currently represent clients who are pursuing lawsuits against Medtronic over their faulty defibrillator leads that were recalled in 2007, and potential Medtronic pacemaker lawsuits are being reviewed as a result of these new problems.
Restore Medical Device Product Liability Lawsuits: Contact Your Legislators
Legislation has been introduced in the Senate and House of Representatives which would restore the ability of consumers to hold manufacturers of medical devices accountable through product liability lawsuits for injuries caused by defective products like heart defibrillators, artificial valves, artificial knees and hips. To show your support for this bill, it is important to act now and contact your legislators.
Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft Class Action Lawsuit
As a result of false statements which failed to disclose issues with their liquid bone stimulator, a Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft class action lawsuit has been filed by shareholders of Medtronic, Inc. The complaint alleges that Medtronic failed to disclose that a large portion of their revenue with the Infuse Bone Graft was from “off-label” sales and hid the fact that Medtronic was unlawfully marketing and encouraging use of the product for unapproved applications.
Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft Lawyers
The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are now evaluating and reviewing the potential for Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft lawsuits on behalf of individuals who received the bone stimulator during a cervical spine fusion, or neck surgery. The use of the Medtronic bone graft in the cervical spine has been associated with serious and life-threatening complications.
Software Update to Detect Medtronic Lead Fractures
Last Week the FDA approved a new software update which is supposed to help doctors monitor their defibrillator patients for potential Medtronic lead fractures. The update is designed to benefit over 235,000 people who received a Medtronic Sprint Fidelis lead, which was recalled on October 15, 2007.
>>INFORMATION: Medtronic Lead Recall
Medtronic Lead Recall: Update letter sent with information about lead performance
Medtronic, Inc. recently issued an open letter to patients who have one of their recalled Sprint Fidelis defibrillator leads. The letter, which is dated May 9, 2008, notifies patients that the risk of lead problems remains small and the recommendations they are making to doctors are unchanged. More detailed information about lead performance was sent to physicians the same day, to update their October 2007 communication, now that six months have passed since the recall.
>>INFORMATION: Medtronic Defibrillator Lead Recall
Many with recalled Medtronic defibrillator wires have not taken steps to protect their legal rights
It has been nearly four months since a recall was issued for Medtronic defibrillator wires known as Sprint Fidelis leads. Over 235,000 of these small electrical wires have been implanted in heart patients to connect their defibrillator to the heart. Potential Medtronic lawsuits are being pursued by the lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. for all individuals who have had one of these wires implanted. However, many individuals who may be entitled to financial compensation still have not taken steps to protect their legal rights.
>>INFORMATION: Medtronic Defibrillator Wire Lawsuits
Medtronic recall issued due to defibrillator lead problems raises questions for many
Over 235,000 people have been exposed to the risk of serious and potentially fatal injury as a result of a defective defibrillator lead which was sold by Medtronic, Inc. The Sprint Fidelis lead was recalled on October 15, 2007 after data confirmed that it was prone to fractures which could cause the device to fail or result in unnecessary electrical shocks. Many individuals who have one of the recalled leads now question why the Sprint Fidelis was used instead of an older, thicker wire. In addition, many are questioning whether they ever should have received a defibrillator to treat their heart condition.
>>INFORMATION: 2007 Medtronic recall
Medtronic settlement for recalled defibrillator lawsuits
A statement released late yesterday confirms that 2,682 Medtronic defibrillator lawsuits will settle for $114.1 million. The Medtronic settlement involves cases filed by individuals as a result of a 2005 defibrillator recall. The medical device maker continues to face thousands of other potential lawsuits as a result of a new Medtronic recall issued in October 2007 for defibrillator leads which were used to connect the medical devices to the hearts of over 235,000 people.
