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.
Tag Archives: Pacemaker
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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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Infected Heart Implants Often Left In Place, Despite Risks: Study
Many patients with heart implant infections choose antibiotics over device removal, despite the higher risk of death, according to the findings of a new study.
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Airpods, Apple Pencil and Other Tech Devices Interfere with Heart Implants, Study Warns
A new study warns that some electronic devices can interfere with the functions of heart implants like pacemakers or defibrillators.
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FDA Warns of Medtronic Micra Leadless Pacemaker Heart Perforation Risks
The FDA is warning that Medtronic leadless pacemakers could increase the risk of cardiac perforations, resulting in life-threatening complications.
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Leadless Pacemakers May Have Lower Complications Rates: Study
The findings of a new study indicate leadless pacemakers have a lower rate of complications than older implants which require wired leads be implanted in the heart.
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Ingenio Pacemaker, CRT-P Recall Issued After Dozens of Incidents and Patient Injuries
About 48,000 Boston Scientific Ingenio pacemakers and CRT-Ps are being recalled due to a malfunction which could put them into "safety mode", preventing life-saving corrections to patients' heart rhythm.
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Combining Surgical Heart Valve Replacement and Pacemakers May Put Patients’ Hearts at Risk: Study
Implanting pacemakers into recent heart valve replacement patients may increase their risk of death, according to the findings of a new study.
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Magnet Interference With Cardiac Implants May Be Caused By iPhone 12 MagSafe Technology: Study
A new study warns Apple MagSafe technology can interfere with pacemakers.
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Abandoned Defibrillator Leads Will Not Interfere With MRIs: Study
A new study suggests patients with abandoned, often defective, implanted defibrillator leads are safe to undergo MRI scans.
