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Medtronic Infusion Set Recall Insulin Pump Lawsuits
Insulin pump manufacturer Medtronic Inc. has issued a recall of approximately three million Quick-set infusion sets for its MiniMed Paradigm insulin pumps due to a manufacturing defect that could result in the delivery of incorrect doses of insulin. This may cause serious injury or death for diabetics using the Medtronic insulin pumps.
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FDA Meeting Today to Review Mounting Problems with Insulin Pumps
A panel of outside advisers to the FDA are scheduled to meet today to review what steps the regulatory agency might take to reduce the risk of potentially serious problems for diabetics caused by insulin pumps. The FDA has noted a disturbing number of problems with insulin pumps, which are growing in popularity. [...]
Medtronic Sprint Fidelis Lead Failure Rates Reportedly As High As 9.2%
According to new research, the failure rate for recalled Medtronic Sprint Fidelis leads, which are small wires used to connect a defibrillator to the heart, could be twice as high as the manufacturer has claimed.
Medtronic Sprint Fidelis Lead Failures Could Hit 30% in Four Years
A new analysis by UBS Investment Research warns that the failure rate for Medtronic Sprint Fidelis defibrillator leads could reach as high as 30% over four years.
Problems with FDA Medical Device Approval Process Identified in New Studies
Two new studies have been published that are highly critical of the way the FDA approves medical devices for human use, saying that the agency requires too few clinical trials, and that often the data in those trials is suspect.
Lawsuit Filed Over Medtronic MiniMed Insulin Pump Quick-Set Problems
A group of plaintiffs have filed a lawsuit over recalled Medtronic Quick-Set infusion sets for its MiniMed insulin pump, claiming that the defects in the insulin delivery systems for diabetics caused users to suffer severe injuries and hospitalizations.
Medtronic Sprint Fidelis Lawsuits in Minnesota State Court Dismissed
A Minnesota judge has dismissed all state court lawsuits against Medtronic over its recalled Sprint Fidelis defibrillator leads. The decision follows a similar dismissal of the federal Sprint Fidelis litigation in January, based on the argument that the medical device manufacturer is immune from liability for injuries caused by their defective defibrillator leads since the [...]
New Pedicle Screw Spinal Implants Need Further Safety Studies: FDA
The FDA has ordered the manufacturers of new, flexible pedicle screw spinal fusion implants, known as dynamic stabilization systems, to conduct more research on potential problems with the devices, including the whether they provide enough stability to allow for complete spinal fusion and the frequency of additional surgery for patients who receive the pedicle screws. [...]
Medtronic Infusion Pump Catheter Recall Due to Mislabeled Leads
The FDA has issued a Class I recall for Medtronic Sutureless Connector (SC) intrathecal catheters because they may be incorrectly labeled as being compatible with the IsoMed Infusion pump, a drug delivery system for which the catheters were not designed.
Senate Hearing Held on Restoring Rights to Sue Medical Device Makers
A panel of U.S. Senators heard testimony on Tuesday from patients and medical experts about the potential dangers of defective medical devices and the impact of a recent Supreme Court ruling that insulates manufacturers from product liability lawsuits for injuries caused by certain defective products that were approved by the FDA.
Medtronic Paradigm Recall: Quick-Set Infusion Sets for MiniMed Insulin Pump
Medtronic Inc. has recalled three million disposable infusion sets designed for their MiniMed Paradigm insulin pumps after discovering that some of them could deliver incorrect doses of insulin, potentially leading to injury or death.
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