FDA Warns Doctors of Abbott Trifecta Valve Deterioration Risks
The FDA warns that Abbott Trifecta heart valve implants may deteriorate within only a few years, leading to the need for valve replacement and increasing the risk of patient death.
Tag Archives: Heart Implant
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Another Medtronic HVAD System Recall Issued Over Battery Defects
More than 23,000 Medtronic HVAD heart implants are being recalled due to reports of battery failures which have led to at least one patient death.
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Medtronic Cobalt and Chrome Heart Implants Recalled Due to Shock Failure Risk
Medtronic has had to recall more heart implant devices due to defects which the FDA says could cause serious injuries or deaths.
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Medtronic Pacemaker Settlement Resolve Lawsuit Over Faulty Heart Implant
Medtronic has reached an undisclosed settlement with a man who says he was implanted with a defective pacemaker and had to undergo revision surgery.
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Medtronic HVAD Stroke Risk May Be Higher Than HeartMate3: Study
A new study reveals the recently recalled Medtronic Heartware HVAD system has more than double the risk of causing neurological adverse events in patients than the Abbott Heartmate3, which is…
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Medtronic HeartWare Recall Given Most Serious Designation By FDA
The FDA says problems with Medtronic Heartware HVAD implants, which resulted in its removal from the market, put patients at risk of severe injury or death.
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iPhone 12 Magnets May Disrupt Cardiovascular Implants, Researchers Warn
A new study warns that magnets in the iPhone 12 can disable certain heart implants, putting patients at serious risk.
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Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Battery Failures Linked To Additional Problems and Patient Deaths: FDA
The FDA warns that it has continued to receive adverse event reports and reports of patient deaths linked to recalled intra-aortic balloon pumps.
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Maquet/Datascope Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Recall Issued Due to Battery Pump Failures Linked to Patient Deaths
Nearly 23,000 intra-aortic balloon pumps are being recalled due to battery failures which may be linked to five patient deaths.
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Medtronic Heart Implants, Other Wireless Devices, Have Serious Cybersecurity Flaws, FDA Warns
The FDA warns that cybersecurity weaknesses in Medtronic heart implants could make them vulnerable to hacking.
