Thoratec’s (NSDQ:THOR) voluntary "correction" for the HeartMate II heart pump was slapped with Class I recall status from the FDA on concerns that an improperly connected component may result in deformation or tearing of the device’s outflow conduit.
Recalls
The week in review – vacation style
It figures. I head out of town and the cardiovascular news world erupts:
Dick Cheney gets a heart transplant
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St. Jude slumps on another lead recall
St. Jude Medical (NYSE:STJ) pulled another of its defibrillator leads off the shelves over concerns that its conductors may poke through the wires’ insulated coating, the same issue that prompted the high-profile Riata lead recall.
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Medical device recalls for March 2012
Class I recalls
Recalling Manufacturer | Date Posted | Trade Name/Product | Reason for Recall |
Acclarent; Inc. | Mar-01-2012 |