Defective Medical Devices
- Medtronic Sprint Fidelis defibrillator leads
- Guidant pacemakers
- Guidant defibrillators
- Trasylol (Aprotinin injection)
- Thoratec HeartMate II LVAS heart pump
- Contaminated Heparin IV syringes
- Chinese-manufactured Heparin
- Cordis balloon catheters
- Tainted tissue transplants
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More about Defective Thoratec HeartMate II LVAS
FDA posts press release on Thoratec HeartMate II heart pump medical device correction notice
KCR News
10/30/2008
CONSUMER ALERT: Defective Thoratec® HeartMate II Ventricular Assist System Device May Cause Injury or Death
EMAIL: Kershaw, Cutter & Ratinoff, LLP
On October 24, 2008, Thoratec Corporation issues worldwide “Urgent Medical Device Correction” notice reporting the following issues:
- Worn and fatigued percutaneous leads could interrupt pump function, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Five patient deaths occurred when pump replacement was not feasible.
- Thoratec has confirmed 27 reports of wear and fatigue of the percutaneous lead requiring dangerous pump replacement surgery.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has posted the Thoratec press release detailing the devices that are the subject of this medical device correction notice.
For more information:
If you or a loved one is currently being supported by a HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist System (HM II LVAS), you may be entitled to full payment by Thoratec Corporation for any additional surgery or medical treatment, as well as other damages including lost wages and pain and suffering. Please fill out and submit the contact form on this page for a free case evaluation or call us toll-free at (888) 285-3333.
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