A new study conducted by a prominent cardiologist is raising concerns about St. Jude Medical's line of Durata defibrillator lead wires.  According to Dr. Robert Hauser, a new type of coating  that is used on the Durata lead may not prevent the same types of insulation abrasion problems that prompted a recall of St. Jude's Riata and … [Read more...] about New Study of St. Jude Durata Defibrillator Lead Wires Raises Red Flags

St. Jude Medical Inc., a leading medical devices manufacturer, has stopped marketing two of its cardiac defibrillator leads after incidents of them malfunctioning were reported. Business Week reports St. Jude has stopped sales of its QuickSite and QuickFlex wires due to exposed conductive ends that could present problems to patients … [Read more...] about St. Jude to Halt Sales of QuickSite and QuickFlex Defibrillator Leads Over Safety Concerns