Shoulder replacement surgery, or shoulder arthroplasty, is a complex procedure used to treat severely damaged shoulders. It involves the complete removal of the shoulder joint and the installation of a metal or plastic prosthetic shoulder. In some cases, a shoulder replacement may be necessary due to… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
The December 2007 FDA Patient Safety News show contains a segment highlighting the Medtronic lead recall, which has impacted 235,000 people with one of the defective wires connecting their defibrillator to the heart. The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, are reviewing Medtronic lead recall lawsuits nationwide… Read More
Intra-articular infusion pain pumps used following some arthroscopic shoulder surgeries are often referred to as a "pain ball" or "pain relief ball". These devices are used to deliver medication directly to the shoulder joint to ease post-surgical pain. However, recent studies have suggested that use of… Read More
Medtronic, Inc. has acknowledged that they are the subject of multiple federal investigations regarding their marketing practices and the recent Sprint Fidelis defibrillator lead recall. The Senate Finance Committee and the Justice Department have both asked the company for information as part of investigations of wrongdoing. … Read More
Approximately 235,000 individuals have one of the recently recalled Medtronic defibrillator wires implanted in their chest. According to initial estimates, about 4,000 to 5,000 people could have their lead fracture or break. However, experts are not recommending that doctors replace Medtronic defibrillator leads which have been… Read More
Medtronic, Inc. announced a significant drop in sales for their defibrillator business during the third quarter following the recent Sprint Fidelis recall. The company estimates that they have already lost about $130 million in sales as a result of the Medtronic wire recall, and they also… Read More
Following arthroscopic shoulder surgery, the use of an infusion pain pump to deliver medication to the joint could lead to the permanent deterioration of cartilage in the shoulder . This condition, known as postarthroscopic glenohumeral chondrolysis (PAGCL) or shoulder chondrolysis, could cause severe bone pain and… Read More
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 are now reviewing potential St. Jude defibrillator lead lawsuits for individuals nationwide. Last month,… Read More
