Medical Devices
St. Jude Aortic Connector
St. Jude aortic connectors are used by many surgeons during heart bypass
surgeries because they eliminate the need to connect the patient's lung to a
machine during the procedure. Many patients who have St. Jude symmetry bypass
aortic connectors have suffered serious side effects from the device including
respiratory failure, heart attacks, and death. These serious injuries may be the
result of various defects with the device, such as graft narrowing, failed
deployment, occlusion, and valve leakage.
This device was approved for use in 2001 following a brief approval process.
St. Jude Medical did not carry out extensive clinical trials or product testing,
despite unfavorable reports which should have warranted further investigation of
their product. Although there are many known risks associated with the medical
device, the company did not contact doctors or patients to stress the
significance of having the connector regularly inspected. Also, the company has
not changed the design in any way to reduce the serious risks that patients face
upon receiving the aortic connector.
To make matters worse, St. Jude Medical has not contacted the physicians or
patients to emphasize the importance of regular monitoring and testing of
patients with the Symmetry connector. The Symmetry Bypass Aortic connector is
still on the market and aggressively marketed by St. Jude Medical.
If you or a loved one have undergone surgery and been implanted with a St.
Jude aortic connector, please contact Peterson & Associates today to discuss
your case. Our product defect lawyers have the experience and determination to
aggressively represent you.
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