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• Medtronic MiniMed Infusion Set Recall Issued Due to Insulin Overdose Risk

  September 13, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  Some Medtronic MiniMed infusion sets are being recalled because they can cause an insulin overdose, resulting in life-threatening hypoglycemia.

• Parietex Progrip Mesh Lawsuit Filed Over Hernia Repair Complications

  July 6, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A lawsuit over complications linked to the Parietex Progrip indicates that the hernia mesh was defectively designed, causing a Louisiana man to suffer severe internal injuries.

• FDA Issues Warning on Medtronic Surgical Navigation Tools After Patient Deaths

  May 3, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA warns that patient injuries and deaths have occurred when doctors used unapproved surgical navigation devices with Medtronic's NavLock Tracker.

• Medtronic HVAD Controller Recall Declared By FDA After Update To Address Safety Issues

  May 1, 2017

  Russell Maas

  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.

• Medtronic Synchromed II Pump Failure Rates In Older Models May Require Revision Surgery

  April 20, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  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.

• Medtronic StrataMR Recall Issued for Adjustable Shunts and Valves

  April 10, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  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.

• Medtronic Newport Ventilator Warning Indicates Devices May Unexpected Reset During Use

  April 6, 2017

  Russell Maas

  Problems with a Medtronic ventilator may cause the devices to reset while in use, preventing patients from receiving proper respiratory support.

• Medtronic Synchromed II “Overinfusion” Problems Linked to Deaths, Injury Reports

  November 7, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  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 Recall Issued for Neurovascular Products Due Defective Coatings, Blood Clot Risk

  October 17, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  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 Viva CRT-D and Evera ICD Battery Problems May Cause Device Failure

  September 30, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Medtronic warns that it's VIva CRT-Ds and Evera ICDs may rapidly drain batteries, which can result in device failure.