Boston Scientific POLARx Balloon Catheter Use Instructions Updated After 4 Deaths: FDA
Outdated use instructions can cause cerebral air embolisms, stomach bleeding, intestinal bleeding, septic shock and death.
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Boston Scientific Accolade Pacemaker Recall Issued Due to Early Failure Risks
High lithium salt concentrations in the recalled pacemaker batteries can lead to a loss of life-saving heart rhythm support.
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Obsidio Conformable Embolic Recall Issued After Reports of Deaths, Serious Injuries
Boston Scientific reports that seven patients have been injured and two have died due to restricted blood flow caused by Obsidio Embolic side effects.
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Subcutaneous ICDs Linked to Less Complications with Leads, But May Cause More Unnecessary Shocks: Study
S-ICD complications were 92% lower than the risk associated with TV-ICDs.
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Boston Scientific Faces Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit Alleging Obtryx II Exposed Patients to Unreasonable Risk of Problems
Lawsuit claims Boston Scientific Obtryx II vaginal mesh caused severe health complications and the need for revision surgery.
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Complications with Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO) Devices More Likely Among Women Than Men, FDA Warns
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FDA Releases Final Result of Boston Scientific Transvaginal Mesh Studies
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Ingenio Pacemaker, CRT-P Recall Issued After Dozens of Incidents and Patient Injuries
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Vici Venous Stent Recall Follows Reports of Stent Migration
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Boston Scientific Mesh Settlement Results in $189M Payments to Resolve State Attorneys General Lawsuit
