Tag: medtronic
Lawsuit Claims Medtronic Bribed VA to Use Atherectomy Devices
A whistleblower lawsuit accuses Medtronic of bribing doctors at a VA hospital in Kansas to perform dangerous artery-clearing procedures, putting patients at risk of amputations.
Medtronic Recalls 350,000 Defibrillators That May Not Work
Medtronic has recalled around 350,000 implantable cardiac defibrillators that may fail to deliver a shock to the heart.
Medtronic’s Silicone Endotracheal Tubes Linked to Deadly Risks
Medtronic's silicone-based electromyogram (EMG) endotracheal tubes have been linked to reports of airway obstruction and death, according to the FDA.
FDA Issues Class 1 Recall for Medtronic HawkOne System
The FDA has announced a Class 1 recall for about 95,110 HawkOne Directional Atherectomy Systems manufactured by Medtronic.
FDA Issues Class 1 Recall for Over 150K Medtronic Pacemakers
The FDA has announced a Class I recall for approximately 156,957 pacemakers manufactured by Medtronic due to a software error that could lead to a lack of pacing.
Medtronic MiniMed Infusion Set Recall
Medtronic is recalling certain MiniMed infusion sets for insulin pumps due to a risk of over-delivery of insulin, hypoglycemia, and death.
Medtronic Recalls Kyphon Bone Filler
Medtronic has recalled all KYPHON® bone filler devices due to a risk of paralysis, nerve damage, pulmonary embolism, or cardiac arrest.