New St. Jude Durata Wire May Have Problems
Problems may be cropping up with the newer wires in St. Jude Medical Inc.’s implantable heart devices, according to a recent study. An analyst’s report on the company for Jefferies & Co. calls attention to a study that suggests that the Optim insulation used on the company’s newer Durata wires may erode faster than expected, according to the Associated Press (AP). The company previously withdrew several other types of leads used to connect a patient’s heart to a defibrillator over concerns