St. Jude Riata Lawsuit Filed After Recalled Defibrillator Lead Failed
A St. Jude Riata lawsuit filed by a Tennessee man claims the defibrillator lead failed in his body and had to be removed through invasive surgery.
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St. Jude Durata Leads May Be Immune From Riata Problems: Study
A new study suggests the St. Jude Durata defibrillator leads may be immune to the problems that led to a Riata lead recall.
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St. Jude Riata Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Recalled ICD Leads
A Washington man has filed a class action lawsuit against St. Jude Medical on behalf of individuals who were implanted with Riata or Riata ST defibrillator leads, which have been…
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St. Jude Heart Defibrillator Wire Lawsuits Filed Over Recalled Riata Leads
More than two dozen people filed a product liability lawsuit last week alleging that serious injuries or deaths were caused by problems with St. Jude Riata heart defibrillator wires, which…
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St. Jude Durata ICD Lead Problems Outlined in Case Report
A new report outlines a case involving insulation failure with a St. Jude Durata ICD lead, which has increased concerns that the newer generation of implanted defibrillator leads may suffer…
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St. Jude Riata Lead Failure Seen in 1 of 10 after Five Years: Study
It appears that the insulation on about one out of every 10 recalled St. Jude Riata leads is failing within the first five years after they are implanted, according to…
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St. Jude Amplatzer Heart Surgery Wire Recalled Due to Fracture Risk
St. Jude Medical is recalling a critical heart device due to problems with parts that may fracture, posing a serious and potentially life-threatening risk for patients undergoing heart surgery.
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St. Jude Problems Continue, as FDA Freezes New Medical Devices
Federal health regulators have stated that they will not approve any new Class III medical devices from St. Jude Medical until the company can fix quality control problems at one…
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St. Jude Promises Improvements To Correct Defibrillator Lead Problems
St. Jude Medical has acknowledged that there were manufacturing deficiencies involving its controversial defibrillator leads, and is promising federal regulators that it will make improvements to correct the problems.
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St. Jude Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Defibrillator Lead Problems
St. Jude Medical faces a class action lawsuit over allegedly defective defibrillator leads, with investors claiming that the company’s actions violated federal securities laws.
