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• Leadless Pacemakers May Have Lower Complications Rates: Study

  October 20, 2021

  Russell Maas

  The findings of a new study indicate leadless pacemakers have a lower rate of complications than older implants which require wired leads be implanted in the heart.

• St. Jude Defibrillator Lawsuit Alleges Device Failure Resulted in Fatal Auto Accident

  October 5, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A wrongful death lawsuit filed against St. Jude says that its Riata defibrillator leads failed to respond to a man's heart rhythm problems, resulting in a fatal accident.

• Implanted Defibrillators Linked To High Risk Of Complications: Study

  May 9, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that patients receiving implantable cardioverter-defibrillators face high risks of complications associated with long-term use.

• St. Jude Optisure Defibrillator Lead Recall Issued Over Insulation Problems

  January 26, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A St. Jude Optisure defibrillator lead recall has been announced for hundreds of leads that may have insulation defects due to manufacturing problems.

• St. Jude Riata Settlement Reached for $64M over Recalled Defibrillator Leads

  March 2, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  St. Jude is reporting that it has agreed to settle virtually all patient and shareholder lawsuits over defective Riata leads for more than $64 million.

• St. Jude Riata Lead Externalizations, Failures Worsen Over Time: Study

  July 22, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  Danish researchers say St. Jude Riata lead problems are worsening and are recommending some patients risk heart surgery to get the defective leads replaced.

• Preemption Motion Granted in Part in St. Jude Riata Lead Lawsuits

  July 14, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge in Minnesota has dismissed a number of claims in a group of St. Jude Riata lawsuits, saying they were preempted by federal law.

• St. Jude, Boston Scientific Face Subpoenas Over Implantable Defibrillators

  May 12, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  Boston Scientific and St. Jude are under investigation over their implantable cardiac defibrillators, the companies report.

• St. Jude Riata Lawsuit Scheduled for Trial in Feb. 2015

  March 20, 2014

  Austin Kirk

  A joint bellwether trial of two St. Jude Riata lead lawsuits is scheduled for February of next year.

• St. Jude Riata Lead Lawsuits Not Pre-Empted, Federal Judge Rules

  January 21, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge says St. Jude Riata defibrillator lead lawsuits are not preempted by federal regulations, allowing the cases to move forward.