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• Surgical Shunts Implanted In Patients May Have Caused Mesothelioma: Study

  September 25, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study suggests long-term shunts in the brain and organ may cause mesothelioma, usually associated with asbestos exposure, through chronic irritation.

• Medtronic StrataMR Recall Issued for Adjustable Shunts and Valves

  April 10, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  A recall of about 2,600 Medtronic StrataMR valves and shunts was issued after reports of underdrainage of cerebrospinal fluid which may have caused at least one patient death.

• iPad 2 Magnets May Cause Problems with Brain Shunts: Study

  June 29, 2012

  Ricky Allen

  New research suggests that magnets embedded in the Apple iPad 2 and other tablets may interfere with the settings of...

• Medtronic Ventricular Catheter Recall: May Detach After Shunt Implanted

  March 30, 2009

  AboutLawsuits

  Medtronic Neurologic Technologies and the FDA announced a Class I recall on March 27, 2009, for Snap Shunt Ventricular Catheters...

• Brain Shunt Recall: Gravity Compensating Accessory

  December 12, 2008

  AboutLawsuits

  The FDA posted a notice yesterday about a Class 1 recall issued by Integra NeuroSciences for their Gravity Compensating Accessory...