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• St. Jude Defibrillator Lead Factory Problems Resolved, Per FDA

  July 3, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  The problems that led to a freeze on new medical devices at a St. Jude manufacturing facility have been fixed, according to the company.

• St. Jude Durata Leads May Be Immune From Riata Problems: Study

  June 20, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study suggests the St. Jude Durata defibrillator leads may be immune to the problems that led to a Riata lead recall.

• St. Jude Durata ICD Lead Problems Outlined in Case Report

  March 29, 2013

  Austin Kirk

  A new report outlines a case involving insulation failure with a St. Jude Durata ICD lead, which has increased concerns...

• St. Jude Problems Continue, as FDA Freezes New Medical Devices

  January 16, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Federal health regulators have stated that they will not approve any new Class III medical devices from St. Jude Medical...

• St. Jude Promises Improvements To Correct Defibrillator Lead Problems

  January 10, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  St. Jude Medical has acknowledged that there were manufacturing deficiencies involving its controversial defibrillator leads, and is promising federal regulators...

• St. Jude Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Defibrillator Lead Problems

  December 12, 2012

  Austin Kirk

  St. Jude Medical faces a class action lawsuit over allegedly defective defibrillator leads, with investors claiming that the company’s actions...

• Manufacturing Concerns Raised Over St. Jude Defibrillator Leads

  November 21, 2012

  Austin Kirk

  Reports from an inspection of the factory where certain St. Jude defibrillator leads are made suggest that there are serious...

• St. Jude Durata Defibrillator Lead Failure Rate Low, Study Suggests

  November 12, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  New research seems to suggest there is a low failure rate for St. Jude Durata and Riata ST Optim defibrillator...

• Uncertainty Surrounds St. Jude Riata Lead Replacement Expenses, Safety

  August 27, 2012

  Austin Kirk

  Patients implanted with recalled St. Jude Riata defibrillator leads could face significant costs and uncertainty in having the wires removed...