FDA Warns Boston Scientific Heart Devices Cause Harm
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US health people have given a warning. It is about some heart tools from Boston Scientific. These tools have caused problems, like injuries and some deaths.
One problem is with wires in heart devices. These wires can get hard and stop working well. The device is called a defibrillator, and it helps the heart beat right.
Boston Scientific said there were many injuries from this. They also said some people have died. Some deaths were because the device did not work right to save them.
Another problem is with a device called Watchman. It helps stop blood clots and strokes. The company said there is a risk of blockages when using it with anesthesia.
The company said the Watchman device is not badly made. They checked and found no issues. Heart devices are important for Boston Scientific, as most of their money comes from them.
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What warning did US health people give?
They warned about heart tools from Boston Scientific that have caused injuries and deaths.
What is a defibrillator?
A defibrillator is a device that helps the heart beat correctly.
What is the Watchman device used for?
The Watchman device helps stop blood clots and strokes.
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