US EditionSafety alert for faulty defibrillation leads tied to injuries, deaths - Juta MedicalBrief
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Safety alert for faulty defibrillation leads tied to injuries, deaths - Juta MedicalBrief
Boston Scientific has issued a letter to customers warning that certain ENDOTAK RELIANCE defibrillation leads with expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) coated coils may impact shock efficacy and/or require early replacement, and have been linked to injuries and death. The manufacturer told healthcare providers that device leads coated with ePTFE are showing signs of calcification, resulting in a pattern of gradually rising low-voltage shock …
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