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- Title
The Fidelis Recall: How Much Pressure Can the ICD World Bear?
- Authors
CANNOM, DAVID S.; FISHER, JOHN
- Abstract
This editorial discusses the response of the Heart Rhythm Society to the recall of the implantable cardioverter defibrillator Fidelis developed by Medtronic Inc. Issues relating to the legal and medical problems that could result from this recall are noted. Failure rates for implantable cardiac devices are analysed and acceptable norms described.
- Subjects
IMPLANTABLE cardioverter-defibrillators; PRODUCT liability -- Medical instruments &; apparatus; MEDICAL equipment safety measures; MEDICAL malpractice; LEGAL liability; PHYSICIAN-patient relations; MEDTRONIC PLC
- Publication
Pacing & Clinical Electrophysiology, 2008, Vol 31, Issue 10, p1233
- ISSN
0147-8389
- Publication type
Editorial
- DOI
10.1111/j.1540-8159.2008.01170.x