5 results

• Subcutaneous ICDs Linked to Less Complications with Leads, But May Cause More Unnecessary Shocks: Study

  November 22, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study like subcutaneous ICDs to less risk of complications than more traditional ICDs.

• 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.

• Abandoned Defibrillator Leads Will Not Interfere With MRIs: Study

  March 1, 2021

  Russell Maas

  A new study suggests patients with abandoned, often defective, implanted defibrillator leads are safe to undergo MRI scans.

• “Abandoned” Defibrillator Leads Pose Low Risk, Can Be Removed Safely: Study

  December 22, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  Abandoned defibrillator leads are safe to leave in and safe to remove, according to the findings of a new study.

• Millions of Reports Involving Medical Device Problems Released By FDA

  June 25, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has released data on millions of unreleased medical device adverse event reports, announcing the end of a program which allowed some manufacturers to hide patient injuries and faulty device reports.