All Posts Tagged With: "Medtronic"

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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

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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

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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

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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