Infuse Bone Graft, Medtronic edited doctor reviews for product: Senate report

In July 2008, the FDA issued a warning concerning off-label Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft use, stating that risks were associated with the use of the bone graft on the cervical spine.

FDA Public Health Notification: Life-threatening Complications Associated with Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein in Cervical Spine Fusion

In October 25, 2012 the Senate Finance Committee issued this report Baucus-Grassley Investigation into Medtronic Reveals Manipulated Studies, Close Financial Ties with Researchers

The Side Effects Include:

• Difficulty Breathing, Swallowing or Speaking
• Compression of the Airway, Respiratory Depression
• Uncontrolled bone growth at or near the site of the surgery
• Chronic radiating pain in the legs or arms, Nerve Damage
• Cancer or Death

If you or a loved one has experienced any adverse side effects due to an Infuse Bone Graft call 248Lawyers today.