As a result of a defective design associated with St. Jude Riata lead wires, which are used to connect implantable defibrillators to the heart, many individuals throughout the United States have been told that their defibrillator may fail to function as expected when needed. This could… Read More
By Harvey Kirk
September 28, 2012 | No Comments
As a result of serious and potentially life-threatening St. Jude defibrillator lead problems, the FDA is calling on doctors to conduct additional imaging scans on certain patients and requiring new studies to assess the safety of the following products: St. Jude Riata and Riata ST ICD… Read More
By Harvey Kirk
August 17, 2012 | 3 Comments
Before the St. Jude Riata defibrillator leads were removed from the market in 2010, more than 227,000 of the small wires were implanted in patients worldwide and more than 79,000 remain active in people in the United States. The St. Jude Riata lawyers at Saiontz &… Read More
By Harvey Kirk
July 30, 2012 | 1 Comment
UPDATE 2012: Following reports of St. Jude Riata leads puncturing the insulation around the wires, a recall has been issued for Riata and Riata ST leads. The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are now reviewing potential St. Jude defibrillator lead lawsuits for individuals nationwide. Last… Read More
By Austin Kirk
November 13, 2007 | 1 Comment