A class action lawsuit has been filed against Medtronic, Inc. on behalf of shareholders, alleging that the company made false and misleading statements that failed to disclose their Infuse Bone Graft problems and the extent to which sales of the bone stimulator were dependent on “off-label” uses the company was promoting, which have been associated with a number of serious and life-threatening complications. Continued
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Medtronic Bone Graft Lawsuit Filed Over Neck Surgery Use
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by a California woman who went into respiratory arrest after a neck surgery that involved the use of the Medtronic Infuse bone graft. The lawsuit alleges that Medtronic is responsible for her death because they promoted the bone graft for use in the cervical spine, which was an unapproved use which has been shown to have a high rate of serious and potentially fatal complications. Continued
Justice Department Probing Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft Marketing
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the actions of Medtronic, Inc., and whether they actively promoted and marketed their Infuse bone graft for un-approved uses. When the spinal bone growth implant is used for off-label, such as during cervical spine fusions, it has been associated with a number of serious and potentially life-threatening complications. Continued
Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft Lawsuits
Off-label use of the Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft in the cervical spine has been associated with a number of serious and life-threatening complications. The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the actions of Medtronic, Inc. and their off-label promotion of this product in violation of federal law. Continued
