Tag: medtronic

Medtronic's Silicone Endotracheal Tubes Linked to Deadly Risks

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.

/ May 5, 2022
FDA Issues Class 1 Recall for Medtronic HawkOne System

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.

/ February 2, 2022
FDA Issues Class 1 Recall for Over 150K Medtronic Pacemakers

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.

/ February 18, 2019
Medtronic MiniMed Infusion Set Recall

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.

/ September 11, 2017
Medtronic has recalled all KYPHON® bone filler devices due to a risk of paralysis, nerve damage, pulmonary embolism, or cardiac arrest.

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.

/ July 10, 2017
SCOTUS

The Frozen Trucker and Medtronic: Gorsuch’s Worst Decisions Since “Fascism Forever”

Judge Neil Gorsuch had confirmation hearings for the U.S. Supreme Court this week. Here are a few examples of his legal decisions that ruined the lives of ordinary Americans and jeopardized all of our safety.

/ March 24, 2017