St. Jude Defibrillators May Be Linked To Serious Cardiac Side Effects
Parker Waichman LLP is investigating potential lawsuits on behalf of individuals who were implanted with potentially defective St. Jude defibrillators and leads that may cause serious side effects, including cardiac tamponade. The defective medical device lawyers at Parker Waichman are also investigating possible fraying defects … [Read more...] about St. Jude Defibrillators May Be Linked To Serious Cardiac Side Effects
St. Jude Defibrillator Side Effects
St. Jude Defibrillator Side Effects. In November 2007, reports emerged that St. Jude Riata Defibrillator Lead wires had perforated the hearts of some patients. That month, the medical journal Pace published a report detailing four instances in which the St. Jude Riata Defibrillator Lead wire detached and perforated the heart … [Read more...] about St. Jude Defibrillator Side Effects
Health Canada Warns of Complications with IVC Filters
Health Canada has issued a safety alert regarding the use of inferior vena cava (IVC) filters, which are used to stop blood clots from reaching the heart or lungs. The regulators warned that patients receiving IVC filters have reported serious complications, including: caval perforation, caval thrombosis, filter fracture and fragment … [Read more...] about Health Canada Warns of Complications with IVC Filters
