More News Regarding Medtronic

Thousands of patients who have been implanted with defibrillators fitted with faulty Medtronic leads are struggling to decide whether to undergo a dangerous and expensive surgery to have the wire replaced. Earlier this year, Medtronic warned doctors that the wires were prone to breaking and other malfunctions. Thus far, Medtronic has only offered $800 per patient toward a replacement procedure and insurers have not committed to covering all patients. Barnaby J. Feder, The New York Times 12/13/2007
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