Comments on: Device Recalls and Patient Reaction http://epinsights.org/2010/07/02/device-recalls-and-patient-reaction/ Ideas and information for heart rhythm professionals from leaders in the field. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:26:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: D L http://epinsights.org/2010/07/02/device-recalls-and-patient-reaction/#comment-459 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 12:13:53 +0000 http://epinsights.org/?p=654#comment-459 I believe there is a disparity in how each manufacturer reacts to negative information on devices and leads. In my experience, Medtronic has been extrememly proactive in contacting patients who are affected. Therefore, patients are much more aware of the negative pulicity. In our area during the recent Boston Scientific problems, it was difficult to see anything in the general media regerding the details. Boston Scientific representatives told us that there is no reason for patients to be contacted. With no contact from the manufacturer, patiens are less likely to even be aware that there are any issues with their implanted hardware.

]]> By: Hugo Campos http://epinsights.org/2010/07/02/device-recalls-and-patient-reaction/#comment-456 Sat, 03 Jul 2010 05:08:13 +0000 http://epinsights.org/?p=654#comment-456 Interesting discussion.

I believe neither. I believe lack of understanding is partially to blame. After all, if all patients understood that a fractured lead may provoke an unwanted storm of inappropriate shocks or that replacing a recalled faulty battery will risk an infection years earlier than previously expected, we’d all be anxious.

I expanded on a response on my blog.
http://bit.ly/aw79n9

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