Bloomberg News: Cardiologist discusses recall of medical device

Release Date: December 15, 2011 This content is archived.

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Anne Curtis, chair of medicine, is quoted in an article distributed by Bloomberg News about the recall of heart defibrillator leads because of their potential to injure or kill patients. "Until more data are collected, physicians should follow standard practice of care to manage their patients with Riata silicone leads," she said. The article appeared in news outlets that include The New York Times, BusinessWeek and The Heart.

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