Umbilical Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Filed Over Covidien Symbotex Design Defects
An umbilical hernia repair lawsuit claims design defects with the Covidien Symbotex mesh led to adhesions and the need for revision surgery.
Tag Archives: Medtronic
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Covidien Polyester Hernia Mesh is More Brittle, Susceptible to Breakage and Failure: Lawsuit
A lawsuit over the failure of a Covidien polyester hernia mesh says its lack of flexibility and susceptibility to failure makes it defectively designed for use in the groin.
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Covidien Parietex Risks Should Have Been Disclosed To Patients Receiving the Hernia Mesh, Lawsuit Alleges
A Covidien Parietex lawsuit claims the manufacturer knew about problems with the hernia mesh device but failed to warn patients and the medical community.
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Another Medtronic HVAD Recall: Driveline Cover May Stick, Delaying Vital Patient Care
A Medtronic HVAD recall warns that a driveline cover may become hard and difficult to remove, potentially delaying critical care for heart transplant patients.
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New Recommendations on Use of Medtronic HVAD Heart Systems Issued For Patients With The Implant
The FDA's new recommendations for recalled Medtronic HVAD systems indicate they should not be removed unless medically necessary.
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Nearly 6,000 Covidien Hernia Mesh Lawsuits Filed in Massachusetts State Court and Federal MDL
With nearly 6,000 Covidien hernia mesh lawsuits filed nationwide, defendants are asking a federal judge to order coordination between claims coordinated in Massachusetts state courts and the federal MDL.
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Medtronic Offers Hospitals Backup Controllers to Help Prevent HVAD Failures
Medtronic is suggesting health care professionals use mostly untested and unapproved software in backup controllers to help prevent HVAD restart failures.
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Medtronic MiniMed 600 Insulin Pump Has Potentially Deadly Cybersecurity Problem, FDA Warns
The FDA warns of potentially fatal cybersecurity flaws linked to the Medtronic MiniMed 600 Series Insulin Pump System.
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FDA Issues New Recommendations Following Medtronic Endotracheal Tube Recall
The FDA has updated a Medtronic breathing tubes recall to provide recommendations to healthcare professionals.
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Judge Appoints Covidien Hernia Mesh Attorneys to Interim Leadership Positions in MDL
Three plaintiffs' attorneys have been appointed to interim leadership positions in Covidien hernia mesh litigation.
