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.
Tag Archives: Riata
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One-Third Of Patients With Recalled Internal Defibrillator Leads Suffered Significant Problems: Study
A new study reveals that about a third of patients who were left with defective, recalled St. Jude Riata leads suffered lead failures after being told they did not need…
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St. Jude Defibrillator Lawsuit Alleges Device Failure Resulted in Fatal Auto Accident
A wrongful death lawsuit filed against St. Jude says that its Riata defibrillator leads failed to respond to a man's heart rhythm problems, resulting in a fatal accident.
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Implanted Defibrillators Linked To High Risk Of Complications: Study
A new study warns that patients receiving implantable cardioverter-defibrillators face high risks of complications associated with long-term use.
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St. Jude Riata Lead Externalizations, Failures Worsen Over Time: Study
Danish researchers say St. Jude Riata lead problems are worsening and are recommending some patients risk heart surgery to get the defective leads replaced.
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Preemption Motion Granted in Part in St. Jude Riata Lead Lawsuits
A federal judge in Minnesota has dismissed a number of claims in a group of St. Jude Riata lawsuits, saying they were preempted by federal law.
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St. Jude Defibrillator Lead Factory Problems Resolved, Per FDA
The problems that led to a freeze on new medical devices at a St. Jude manufacturing facility have been fixed, according to the company.
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St. Jude, Boston Scientific Face Subpoenas Over Implantable Defibrillators
Boston Scientific and St. Jude are under investigation over their implantable cardiac defibrillators, the companies report.
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St. Jude Riata Lawsuit Scheduled for Trial in Feb. 2015
A joint bellwether trial of two St. Jude Riata lead lawsuits is scheduled for February of next year.
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St. Jude Riata Lead Lawsuits Not Pre-Empted, Federal Judge Rules
A federal judge says St. Jude Riata defibrillator lead lawsuits are not preempted by federal regulations, allowing the cases to move forward.
