Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft Linked to Problems

A series of spinal procedures involving the Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft that resulted in severe complications have been linked to doctors with financial ties to the medical device maker. According to the Food and Drug Administration, the device has not been approved for procedures in the cervical spine and could cause life threatening problems. Previous lawsuits have accused Medtronic of providing improper financial incentives to physicians who used the device. Jacob Goldstein, WSJ Blogs 09/04/2008
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