FDA Issues Warning on Medtronic Surgical Navigation Tools After Patient Deaths
The FDA warns that patient injuries and deaths have occurred when doctors used unapproved surgical navigation devices with Medtronic’s NavLock Tracker.…
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The FDA warns that patient injuries and deaths have occurred when doctors used unapproved surgical navigation devices with Medtronic’s NavLock Tracker.…
A Class I recall has been announced regarding Medtronic HVAD controllers, which are being updated after problems that may have lead to the deaths of at least two patients.…
Some older Medtronic SynchroMed II infusion pumps may have a more than 3% chance of battery failure, which could necessitate revision surgery, the company warns.…
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.…
Problems with a Medtronic ventilator may cause the devices to reset while in use, preventing patients from receiving proper respiratory support.…
Medtronic has issued a warning letter indicating that its SynchroMed II infusion pump has been linked to drug overdoses that have left at least two dead.…
Medtronic is recalling four neurovascular devices, including guidewires and micro catheters, which have a coating that could separate and get into patients’ blood streams, resulting in blood clots.…
Medtronic warns that it’s VIva CRT-Ds and Evera ICDs may rapidly drain batteries, which can result in device failure. …
Problems with Medtronic Synchromed II Infusion Pump cause a Pennsylvania man to receive an over delivery of pain medications, resulting in hospitalization and permanent injuries.…
A new report indicates that Medtronic waited years to inform the FDA of 1,000 adverse event reports linked to complications with the Medtronic Infuse bone growth products.…