Tag Archives: Medtronic
Bleeding Side Effects of Pradaxa, Xarelto Have Some Doctors Concerned
Some heart doctors are raising concerns about a new class of heart drugs that include Pradaxa. Recently, a number of doctors interviewed by Reuters said they were hesitant to prescribe Pradaxa, as well as another blood thinner called Xarelto, because of concerns regarding the risk of stroke, serious bleeding ...
Study Links Liquid in Electronic Cigarette to Increased Risk of Viral Infections
The National Jewish Health study, links the liquid used in e-cigarettes to a higher risk of respiratory viral infections, whether the liquid contains nicotine or not.
National Law Firms Calls for More FDA Action on Actos Bladder Cancer Threat
A national law firm is not satisfied with the way the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has handled warnings regarding Actos (pioglitazone) bladder cancer risks. In a statement published today, Parker Waichman LLP called on the FDA to compel Takeda Pharmaceuticals, the maker of the type 2 diabetes drug, ...
Oklahoma Woman Latest to Head to Court Over Alleged DePuy ASR Hip Implant Injuries
Lawsuits filed by alleged victims of DePuy Orthopaedics’ recalled ASR hip replacement devices continue to pile up in the multidistrict litigation currently underway in U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio. Most recently, a woman from Pryor, Oklahoma, filed suit alleging complications caused by a DePuy ASR hip implant ...
Another Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Lawsuit Filed in DePuy ASR Hip Implant Litigation
A vital food safety program was saved from budget cuts this week, enabling the country’s largest—although considered by experts to be far too small—produce-safety testing program to continue.
J.J. Fuds, Inc. Pet Food Recalled Over Potential Listeria Contamination
J.J. Fuds, has recalled a specific lot of its J.J. Fuds Chicken Tender Chunks Pet Food over potential contamination with the dangerous, Listeria monocytogenes pathogen.
Lawsuit Alleges Plavix Caused Oklahoma Man to Suffer Multiple Stomach Bleeds
Another lawsuit has been filed over adverse Plavix side effects. The lawsuit, filed by national law firm Parker Waichman LLP, alleges that the blood thinner, Plavix (clopidogrel), caused an Oklahoma man to suffer from multiple stomach bleeds.
Study Finds Plavix May Only Benefit Smokers
An emerging study finds that blood thinner Plavix may only benefit smokers. Plavix (clopidogrel) is prescribed for the prevention of blood clots and heart attacks, and has been linked to serious side effects, including the heart attacks and strokes it is supposed to prevent, gastrointestinal and cerebral bleeding, bleeding ulcers, ...
Dozens-Receive-Nonsterile-Simulated-Saline-Solution
The FDA said last week that more than 40 patients had received intravenous simulated saline that was not sterile and was not intended for human use.
Zadroga Act Cancer Decision Expected This Week
The federal official tasked with determining what ailments should be covered by the federal Zadroga Act is expected to decide by Saturday if certain cancers will be eligible for compensation. The decision is being eagerly awaited by thousands of first responders who believe they developed cancer due to exposure ...Catheter Recalls due to Serious Complications and Injuries
The benefits and usefulness of catheters are not in question, when the broad scope of applications and indications for which the devices are used are examined. Catheters are used for administering medications, injecting contrast dye for angiogram procedures, and removing … Continue reading
HeartWare International Heart Pump Subject to FDA Class 1 Recall
Medtronic has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified two global voluntary recalls of HeartWare International’s HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) as Class 1 recalls. A class 1 recall is the FDA’s most serious recall category, … Continue reading
Deep Brain Stimulation Rechargers May Fail to Charge, Medtronic Warns
In an October 2016 “Urgent Field Safety Notice”, Medtronic warned that some rechargers for its deep brain stimulation devices may be prone to an “error state” and fail to charge. According to the letter, some of its Model 37751 rechargers … Continue reading
Medtronic Recalls Thousands of Lots of Various Neurovascular Products
Medtronic PLC just recalled certain lots of four of its neurovascular products. The device maker noted that the recalled devices might lead to a thromboembolic event (blood clot) in patients. The recalled Medtronic neurovascular products are: Pipeline Embolization Device (1742 … Continue reading
Medtronic Recalls Temporary Cardiac Lead Pacing Systems
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a Class II designation for a recall involving thousands of Medtronic temporary lead pacing systems because there is the potential for them to connect to a hazardous voltage. The recall involves 11,697 of … Continue reading
Medtronic Issues Warning for Heart Valve Delivery System
Medtronic PLC has issued a warning regarding its minimally invasive EnVeo R delivery system, which is used to implant the Evolut R aortic valve in the heart. The company is urging doctors to take extra precautions when inserting the device, … Continue reading
Medtronic Uses Preemption in Medtronic Infuse Case, Again
The denial of review by the United States Supreme Court today in the case of Caplinger v. Medtronic, Inc., Docket No. 15-321, though it might appear to be a victory for medical device manufacturer, Medtronic, Inc., it was not. While … Continue reading
Medtronic Pays $500 Million Tax Charge To Move $9.8 Billion To United States
As part of an internal restructuring related to its $49.9 billion merger with Covidien, Medtronic will pay a one-time tax charge of $500 million so that it can bring $9.8 billion in overseas cash to the United States. This move … Continue reading
Newly Approved Medtronic Heart Device Component Under Recall
Just weeks after receiving Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval, Medtronic’s EnVeo R Loading System, used with the CoreValve Evolut R system for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), has been recalled. Medtronic said it had received eight reports of the … Continue reading
European Regulators Review Medtronic’s InductOs in Light of Contamination Issues
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) will be reviewing Medtronic’s InductOs following reports of contamination problems at a site that manufacturers one of the product’s components. InductOs is an implantable bone development product used in patients undergoing spinal fusion in the … Continue reading
