Medtronic Faces Surgical Stapler Lawsuits In Minnesota, Texas
Executive Summary
Three patients have filed suit against Medtronic in recent weeks alleging they were injured by malfunctioning surgical staplers made by the company. The lawsuits add to recent scrutiny of the device type’s safety.
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