Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft Failure Allegation Lawsuits Update: Resource4thePeople Reports New Analysis Findings Raise Issues about Side Effects

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) July 05, 2013

http://www.resource4thepeople.com/defectivemedicaldevices/medtronic.html

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Resource4thePeople, in its latest update to customers impacted by operations involving healthcare devices, these days announced that the findings of a two-year study by Yale University researchers have raised issues about the marketing and advertising and security of Medtronic Infuse bone grafts similar to those integrated in allegations now being reviewed.

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The Yale University study, which was published* June 18, 2013 in the Annals of Internal Medicine, was undertaken as an independent study following the health-related devices were the topic of a Class 1 Recall by the Meals and Drug Administration** and a highly vital report*** from a U.S. Senate committee that raised concerns about conflicts of interest simply because of payments the organization produced to health-related researchers and physicians.

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Studies funded by Medtronic underplayed the advantages of the Infuse bone grafts and failed to report numerous critical side effects, according to both Yale researchers and Senate investigators. The Yale researchers reported such severe side effects as excessive bone development, male sterility, inflammations and paralysis, according to the report.

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The findings of this study are constant with some of the allegations that we have been getting in rising numbers considering that the release of the Senates report, said Resource4thePeople.

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We anticipate that the news of the Yale researchers findings will generate even a lot more inquiries from customers about the legal possibilities they might have to seek compensation and consequently, we will continue to provide totally free legal consultations and overview these claims.

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The Yale researchers had been crucial of prior Medtronic-funded study research which provided endorsements of the safety and effectiveness of the Infuse bone grafts. The Yale researchers help those research had been biased, as did Senate investigators in their report.

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The Yale researchers summarized their findings in comparing the Medtronic Infuse bone graft (rhBMP-2) to conventional therapy by saying:

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In conclusion, we discovered substantial proof of reporting bias and no proof that rhBMP-2 is a lot more effective than ICBG in spinal fusion, with some evidence of an association with crucial harms. Far more study is needed to offer a lot more trustworthy estimates of danger for cancer and other adverse events and to determine patient populations in which use of rhBMP-two could be beneficial, such as circumstances where use of bone graft alone is related with a high danger for pseudarthrosis. On the basis of the currently offered evidence, it is difficult to recognize clear indications for rhBMP-two in spinal fusion.

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Resource4thePeople stated it will also continue to offer normal updates supplying buyers who might have been impacted by remedy with Medtronic Infuse bone grafts with data about research and legal developments involving the devices.

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This will continue to be an region of prime concentrate for us as we provide buyers legal options involving allegations that the Medtronic Infuse Bone Grafts might have caused critical, life-threatening health issues, mentioned Resource4thePeople.

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Amongst the allegations we are investigating are claims from buyers alleging that the Medtronic Infuse Bone Grafts had been utilised improperly in medical operations and caused serious side effects to sufferers.

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Resource4thePeople also mentioned that its national network of attorneys will continue to review claims from customers who are alleging they could have suffered extreme back and leg discomfort, infections, bone deterioration, sterility and cancer, amongst other troubles.

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In the FDAs Feb. 16, 2011 Class 1 Recall** of Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft pumps and refill kits, the FDA warned that the merchandise “may outcome in patient harm, serious injury, and/or death due to drug overdose or underdose.

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Class I recalls are the most severe variety of recall and involve situations in which there is a reasonable probability that use of these merchandise will lead to significant adverse overall health consequences or death.

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Resource4thePeoples legal group is also investigating claims similar to those contained in a federal lawsuit**** filed in March in the Southern District of Ohio against Medtronic Inc. and an Ohio surgeon who, according to complaint, was a paid Medtronic consultant in addition to his professional duties.

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The lawsuit includes allegations that 88 sufferers are claiming that underwent spine surgeries involving bone protein that they did not consent to and have suffered detrimental side effects for which they are searching for compensation.

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The lawsuit claims that “medically unnecessary, experimental spine surgeries” had been performed “using falsely and improperly marketed Medtronic healthcare devices and drugs,” according to allegations contained in the court file.

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Resource4thePeople also stated that the allegations filed in the lawsuit raise far more inquiries about the relationships between physicians and Medtronic over costs paid to the medical doctors that have come beneath criticism from the U.S. Senate Finance Committee investigators.

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The revelations integrated in the Oct. 25, 2012 report by the Senate Finance Committee involving payments to doctors and the downplaying of dangerous side effects from this healthcare device have raised significant questions amongst patients who underwent these surgeries and have contacted us,” mentioned Resource4thePeople.

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Resource4thePeople said that over the final few months such inquiries have enhanced as a outcome of news media reports about the findings of the committees investigation into Medtronics spending of millions of dollars to physicians and researchers in return for studies favorable to the Infuse device.

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The Medtronic Infuse bone graft was approved by the Food and Drug Administration as a sanctioned medical device made to stimulate spinal bone development in individuals suffering from reduce spine degenerative diseases.

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*http://annals.org/post.aspx?articleid=1696646&#13

**http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ListofRecalls/ucm243634.htm&#13

***http://www.finance.senate.gov/newsroom/chairman/release/?id=b1d112cb-230f-4c2e-ae55-13550074fe86&#13

****Case # 1:13cv0202 U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio

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Infuse Bone Graft Lawsuit Site Launched By Hissey Kientz, LLP Law Firm


Austin, TX (PRWEB) July 01, 2013

The law firm of Hissey Kientz, LLP is announcing the launch of its new website, Medtronic Bone Graft Lawyers (http://medtronicbonegraftlawyers.com/). The web site will serve as a source for news and legal info for patients and their families who have experienced complications soon after receiving a Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft for the duration of surgery.

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A two-year analysis of Medtronic health-related information conducted by prominent universities recently determined that use of the Infuse Bone Grafts throughout surgery is no a lot more effective than conventional operations for spinal surgeries although creating additional dangers. The evaluation, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine on June 18th, 2013, linked the Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft to bone spurs, paralysis, retrograde ejaculation and urogenital difficulties.

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Researchers also concluded that previous Medtronic studies praising the effectiveness of the Infuse Bone Graft involved bias and selective reporting.

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Infuse Bone Graft in 2002 for use in spinal fusion surgeries in the decrease spine only. Nevertheless, a 2013 Bloomberg Businessweek report noted that Medtronic promoted off-label (unapproved) use of the bone graft in the upper spine and neck.

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The FDA released a notification in 2008 warning that off-label use of the Infuse Bone Graft in the upper spine could cause excessive neck swelling, compressed airways, difficulty breathing, difficulties swallowing and nerve harm.

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Sufferers who have seasoned excessive bone growth, paralysis, osteolytis or male sterility soon after getting a Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft might wish to speak with a lawyer to discover out if they are eligible to file a lawsuit. For far more details about no matter whether you may have a case, contact the attorneys at Hissey Kientz, LLP by calling toll-free at 1-866-275-4454 or by e mail at information(at)hkllp(dot)com.

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About Hissey Kientz, LLP &#13

Hissey Kientz, LLP represents people experiencing complications from Medtronic Infuse Bone Grafts, as well as victims of mesothelioma and other asbestos-associated ailments, birth defects linked to the antidepressant drugs Zoloft, Lexapro, Celexa, Paxil and Effexor, issues with transvaginal mesh, Stryker and BioMet hip replacements, GranuFlo dialysis concentrate and other defective drugs and medical devices.

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