St Jude Device Recalls

St Jude Device Recalls

St. Jude, a Canadian medical device manufacturer, announced a recall in June 2005 of a number of their popular implantable cardioverter defibrillators due to a software problem that could prevent the units from providing the therapy needed to prevent ventricle fibrillation. The problem lies in a memory chip used in models in 2002 and was used in almost 36,000 devices worldwide.

The following devices were affected by the June 2005 recall:

• St Jude Atlas.
• St Jude Epic.
• St Jude Epic DR/HF models V-233, V-337 and V-338.
• St Jude Epic Plus DR/VR/HF models V-236, V-239, V-196, V-239T, V-196T and V-350.
• St Jude Atlas DR model V242.
• St Jude Atlas Plus DR/VR/HF models V-243, V-193C, V-340, V-341 and V-343.

St. Jude also came under fire for its Symmetry Bypass Aortic Connector. This device is used in the so-called “beating heart” or “off-machine” heart bypass surgery; because it enables surgeons to perform complicated cardiac procedures without needing to hook a patient up to lung machine during bypass surgery.

Unfortunately, the symmetric bypass aortic connectors were never tested on large groups nor did St. Jude perform the standard clinical trials. In fact, St. Jude has never made any attempt to alter the design of the aortic connector to remedy any potential problems, nor have they contacted patients of doctors to advise them to test patients who use the connector.

If you or someone you love was harmed by a St. Jude defibrillator or aortic connector, you may have the right to take legal action to seek compensation for your pain and suffering. Contact a dedicated and knowledgeable defective medical device attorney today.

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