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• Medtronic Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator Recall Issued Over Low Energy Output Problems

  July 19, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Medtronic is recalling 350,000 implantable cardiac defibrillators due to problems with low energy output which has led to patient injuries.

• Subcutaneous ICDs Linked to Less Complications with Leads, But May Cause More Unnecessary Shocks: Study

  November 22, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study like subcutaneous ICDs to less risk of complications than more traditional ICDs.

• Medtronic Cobalt and Chrome Heart Implants Recalled Due to Shock Failure Risk

  August 23, 2022

  Russell Maas

  Medtronic has had to recall more heart implant devices due to defects which the FDA says could cause serious injuries or deaths.

• Magnet Interference With Cardiac Implants May Be Caused By iPhone 12 MagSafe Technology: Study

  June 7, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns Apple MagSafe technology can interfere with pacemakers.

• Abandoned Defibrillator Leads Will Not Interfere With MRIs: Study

  March 1, 2021

  Russell Maas

  A new study suggests patients with abandoned, often defective, implanted defibrillator leads are safe to undergo MRI scans.

• Boston Scientific S-ICD Defibrillator Electrode Recall Due To Fracture Risk

  February 12, 2021

  Russell Maas

  Boston Scientific is recalling tens of thousands of ICD electrodes which may fail to deliver life-saving shocks to patients with ICDs, and have already been linked to serious injuries and deaths.

• iPhone 12 Magnets May Disrupt Cardiovascular Implants, Researchers Warn

  February 10, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that magnets in the iPhone 12 can disable certain heart implants, putting patients at serious risk.

• “Abandoned” Defibrillator Leads Pose Low Risk, Can Be Removed Safely: Study

  December 22, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  Abandoned defibrillator leads are safe to leave in and safe to remove, according to the findings of a new study.

• ICD Implants More Likely For Patients Treated By Doctors Receiving Large Payouts From Manufacturer: Study

  November 6, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that which manufacturer paid a doctor the most money may be a bigger determining factor in which ICD patients are implanted with than which one is actually right for them.

• Patients With Advanced Heart Failure Face Higher Complication Rates From ICDs: Study

  March 26, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that patients with implantable cardioverter defibrilators and advanced heart failure face a higher risk of complications and death.