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• Another Medtronic HVAD Recall: Driveline Cover May Stick, Delaying Vital Patient Care

  December 2, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A Medtronic HVAD recall warns that a driveline cover may become hard and difficult to remove, potentially delaying critical care for heart transplant patients.

• New Recommendations on Use of Medtronic HVAD Heart Systems Issued For Patients With The Implant

  November 18, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA's new recommendations for recalled Medtronic HVAD systems indicate they should not be removed unless medically necessary.

• Nearly 6,000 Covidien Hernia Mesh Lawsuits Filed in Massachusetts State Court and Federal MDL

  October 27, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  With nearly 6,000 Covidien hernia mesh lawsuits filed nationwide, defendants are asking a federal judge to order coordination between claims coordinated in Massachusetts state courts and the federal MDL.

• Medtronic Offers Hospitals Backup Controllers to Help Prevent HVAD Failures

  October 19, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  Medtronic is suggesting health care professionals use mostly untested and unapproved software in backup controllers to help prevent HVAD restart failures.

• Medtronic MiniMed 600 Insulin Pump Has Potentially Deadly Cybersecurity Problem, FDA Warns

  September 22, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA warns of potentially fatal cybersecurity flaws linked to the Medtronic MiniMed 600 Series Insulin Pump System.

• FDA Issues New Recommendations Following Medtronic Endotracheal Tube Recall

  September 19, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA has updated a Medtronic breathing tubes recall to provide recommendations to healthcare professionals.

• Judge Appoints Covidien Hernia Mesh Attorneys to Interim Leadership Positions in MDL

  September 15, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  Three plaintiffs' attorneys have been appointed to interim leadership positions in Covidien hernia mesh litigation.

• Medtronic Insulin Pump Problems Were Withheld for Years Before MiniMed Recall, Lawsuit Alleges

  September 15, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  An investor lawsuit claims Medtronic hid MiniMed insulin pump problems from both the medical community and investors.

• Medtronic Breathing Tube Recall Issued After Patient Deaths, Injuries: FDA

  September 14, 2022

  Russell Maas

  Following reports of patient deaths, nearly 400,000 Medtronic breathing tubes are being recalled due to the risk of airway obstruction.

• Covidien Stapler Malfunctioned During Surgery, Leading to Tissue Damage and Hospitalization: Lawsuit

  September 13, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  Covidien faces a surgical stapler lawsuit after a malfunction led to severe injuries and prolonged hospitalization.