St. Jude Riata

Gustafson Gluek PLLC is investigating the recent recall of defibrillator leads manufactured by St. Jude Medical, Inc.St. Jude Medical, Inc. introduced its Riata Model Leads into the U.S. Market beginning in 2002.  Approximately 227,000 Riata leads have been sold worldwide since approved for marketing.  Currently, an estimated 79,000 Riata Leads remain active in the United States.On December 21, 2011, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Class I Recall for the following St. Jude Medical Riata Lead model numbers:

• Riata (8Fr): 1560, 1561, 1562, 1570, 1571, 1572, 1580, 1581, 1582, 1590, 1591, 1592; and
• Riata (7Fr): 7000, 7001, 7002, 7010, 7011, 7040, 7041, 7042

If you have a St. Jude Medical Riata Defibrillator Lead implanted and you are concerned about your health, please promptly visit your physician for an evaluation.  If you have been injured as a result of one of the recalled leads, including having to have your lead removed or replaced, you may have a claim against St. Jude Medical, Inc.  Please contact us with any questions.