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
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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
External Defibrillator Recall: Medtronic Physio-Control LIFEPAK CR Plus
Physio-Control Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Medtronic Inc., has issued a nationwide recall for a limited number of LIFEPAK CR Plus Automated External Defibrillators. Continued
Medtronic Recall as a Result of Contaminated Heparin
A Medtronic recall has been issued for various disposable cardiac bypass surgery devices which may be coated with heparin that is contaminated. The blood thinner may contain a fake ingredient known as oversulfated chondroitin sulfate. This is the same contaminant which has previously led to a nationwide Baxter recall for injectable heparin. Continued
