Changing ICD generator elevates risk factor for Sprint Fidelis lead failures
malfunctions and failures with the Sprint Fidelis Patients relying on an implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD) are more likely to experience malfunctions and failures with the Sprint Fidelis leads connecting it to the heart if they change the device's generator. According to a report at TheHeart.org, new research from Emory … [Read more...]
Lawsuits Seek Damages for Wright Profemur Hip Implant Failures
Wright Profemur Hip Implant Failures Recorded. Lawsuits involving the Wright Profemur Total Hip Replacement System continue to pile up. Since August, at least two more have been filed by plaintiffs in Canada and the U.S. claiming the Wright Profemur Hip Implant is prone to premature failure. The Canadian lawsuit was filed on … [Read more...]
Evenflo Discovery Infant Car Seat Recall Issued After Crash Test Failures
Evenflo Recall Discovery Infant Car Seat. Evenflo Discovery Infant Car Seats have been recalled because of a defect in the seat that could cause them to fail in certain types of car crashes, exposing children to a risk of serious injury and even death. The Evenflo car seat recall involves 1 million of the company’s popular … [Read more...]
Blood centers failures led to death
Patient Died After A Series Of Blood Centers Human And Computer Errors. A hospital patient died last fall after a series of human and computer errors allowed her to receive a lethal transfusion of contaminated platelets from the Community Blood Center. An instrument used to detect dangerous bacteria had discovered the problem more … [Read more...]
VW Passat Airbags Investigated
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Are Reviewing Airbags Of VW Passat Sedans. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA) is reviewing reports of VW Passat Airbags failures that could affect 350,000 Volkswagen AG Passat sedans. Passat is a mid size car and a good family car. The probe in VW Passat Airbag is … [Read more...]