Tag: medtronic

Lawsuit Accuses Medtronic of Bribing VA to Use Atherectomy Devices

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.

/ August 9, 2023
Medtronic Recalls 350,000 Defibrillators That May Not Work

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.

/ July 21, 2023
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