How Accurate are Medtronic’s Sprint Fidelis Fracture Numbers?
Date Published: February 4th, 2010
It seems there is some controversy brewing about the true failure rate for Medtronic Inc.’s recalled Sprint Fidelis defibrillator lead. According to The Wall Street Journal, Medtronic says its own research shows the Sprint Fidelis leads survive for three years at least 95.4% of the time, for a failure rate of 4.6%. But data from some leading hospitals indicates the true rate could be much higher.
Medtronic Inc.’s Sprint Fidelis lead was removed from the market in October 2007, following reports of 5 deaths due to lead fractures. Before the recall, Sprint Fidelis leads had been implanted with 90% of Medtronic’s defibrillators. Continue »
Posted in Defective Medical Devices, Medtronic Defibrillators |
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Toyota Electronics, Prius Brakes in The Spotlight
Date Published: February 4th, 2010
Posted in Accidents, Defective Products, Motor Vehicles, Product Recalls, Recalled Vehicles |
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Sen. Nelson Wants Feds to Investigate Cancer in The Acreage
Date Published: February 3rd, 2010
Posted in Health Concerns |
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Toyota Investigating Prius Brake Issues, As Recall Fallout Continues
Date Published: February 3rd, 2010
Posted in Accidents, Defective Products, Motor Vehicles, Product Recalls, Recalled Vehicles |
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CYBEX Strollers Recalled After Child Fractures Finger
Date Published: January 28th, 2010
Posted in Defective Products, Product Recalls |
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Rotavirus Vaccine Could Sicken Some Infants
Date Published: January 28th, 2010
Posted in Health Concerns, Pharmaceuticals |
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Lawsuit Claims Recalled Sausage Sickened Infant
Date Published: January 27th, 2010
Posted in Food Poisoning, Salmonella |
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Yaz Could Increase Risk for Gallbladder Disease
Date Published: January 27th, 2010
Posted in Pharmaceuticals |
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Radiation Overdoses Putting Patients at Risk
Date Published: January 25th, 2010
Posted in Health Concerns |
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Tysabri Updates On Again
Date Published: January 25th, 2010
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