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St. Jude Faces Another Lawsuit Over Recalled Riata Defibrillator Lead July 30, 2012 Irvin Jackson Add Your Comments A New Mexico man has filed a product liability lawsuit against St. Jude Medical over its recalled Riata defibrillator lead, alleging that he received a defective lead that failed and had to be replaced. The complaint (PDF) was filed by Joseph D. Houlette on July 23, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. Houlette claims he received an implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD) in September 2003 that featured a Riata lead, which is a small wire that connects the device to his heart. Problems with the insulation on the wires ultimately led to the removal of the St. Jude Riata leads from the market after it had already been implanted in Houlette and thousands of other patients throughout the United States. Do You Know about… SPORTS BETTING ADDICTION LAWSUITS FOR YOUNG ADULTS Gambling addiction and severe financial losses have been linked to popular sports betting platforms like DraftKings, FanDuel, and Caesars. Lawsuits are being filed by young adults and students who were targeted by deceptive promotions, addictive app features, and aggressive marketing tactics. See if you qualify for a sports betting addiction lawsuit. Learn More SEE IF YOU QUALIFY FOR COMPENSATION Do You Know About… SPORTS BETTING ADDICTION LAWSUITS FOR YOUNG ADULTS Gambling addiction and severe financial losses have been linked to popular sports betting platforms like DraftKings, FanDuel, and Caesars. Lawsuits are being filed by young adults and students who were targeted by deceptive promotions, addictive app features, and aggressive marketing tactics. See if you qualify for a sports betting addiction lawsuit. Learn More SEE IF YOU QUALIFY FOR COMPENSATION In April 2012, Houlette indicates that he learned of the Riata recall and that his lead was failing, resulting in the need for invasive surgery to remove and replace the lead. The complaint is at least the second St. Jude Riata lawsuit filed by a patient who alleges that they had to have their leads replaced because of design defects. Earlier this month, a similar complaint was filed by Richard J. Pinsonneault in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. Problems that Resulted in St. Jude Recall for Riata Defibrillator Lead St. Jude Medical introduced the Riata defibrillator leads in 2002, selling more than 227,000 devices worldwide before removing the lead from the market amid reports of problems with the insulation that covers the wire. However, there are an estimated 79,000 Riata leads that remain active in patients in the United States. The defibrillator lead is designed to monitor a patient’s heart rhythms and provide a life-saving electrical shock if necessary. However, many St. Jude Riata leads have been found to be prone to puncture or break through the insulation, resulting in an exposed wire inside the body. This could result in unnecessary shocks or failure of the device to deliver a life-saving jolt when needed. In December 2010, St. Jude decided to “phase out” the Riata lead and sent a letter to doctors acknowledging that defects had been identified with the insulation. A second letter was sent in November 2011, which the FDA later determined constituted a Class I Medical Device Recall, which is the most serious categorization for a product removal. The Houlette lawsuit accuses St. Jude Medical and and their Pacesetter, Inc. subsidiary of manufacturing a defective medical device and negligence. The lawsuit seeks compensation for compensatory damages, court costs and attorney fees. Although the St. Jude Riata lead has been off the market for nearly two years, a number of individuals like Houlette are just now learning about the problems with their lead or experiencing problems. A number of product liability lawyers are now investigating potential claims and it is expected that the St. Jude Riata litigation will continue to grow in the coming months. Tags: Defibrillator, Defibrillator Lead, ICD, Riata, St. Jude Image Credit: | Written by: Irvin Jackson Senior Legal Journalist & Contributing Editor Irvin Jackson is a senior investigative reporter at AboutLawsuits.com with more than 30 years of experience covering mass tort litigation, environmental policy, and consumer safety. He previously served as Associate Editor at Inside the EPA and contributes original reporting on product liability lawsuits, regulatory failures, and nationwide litigation trends. More St. Jude Riata Lead Lawsuit Stories Leadless Pacemakers May Have Lower Complications Rates: Study October 20, 2021 St. Jude Defibrillator Lawsuit Alleges Device Failure Resulted in Fatal Auto Accident October 5, 2017 Implanted Defibrillators Linked To High Risk Of Complications: Study May 9, 2016 2 Comments ronald September 5, 2017 I had a st Jude that after 11/2 years went bad. started to back out of chest, punched chest got big black hole that was infected. went day after dr saw it to Emory got 1 week of antibiotics & magnesium heavy dosages. stayed another week getting more the same meds. sent home & 2 weeks later got new one on other side but couldn’t run pacemaker wire to start pacing. have to go back an get that wire run. Eduardo September 6, 2016 My father passed away in April 29th 2008 . He had pacemakers replace twice because heart problems with the device. The last pacemaker was a St Jude Riotta. I wonder if I can still make a claim for the defective divice againts St Jude. If you are allowed to go back 10 years on defective airbags , why not on pacemakers. Share Your CommentsFirst Name*Last NameEmail* Shared Comments*This field is hidden when viewing the formI authorize the above comments be posted on this page Yes No Post Comment I authorize the above comments be posted on this page Weekly Digest Opt-In Yes, send me a weekly email with the latest lawsuits, recalls and warnings. Want your comments reviewed by a lawyer?To have an attorney review your comments and contact you about a potential case, provide your contact information below. This will not be published.Contact Phone #Alt Phone #Private CommentsNOTE: Providing information for review by an attorney does not form an attorney-client relationship.CAPTCHAGA SourceGA CampaignGA MediumGA ContentGA TermCommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. 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