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The Symmetry Bypass Aortic Connector manufactured by St. Jude Medical has been associated with a high occurrence of heart attacks, respiratory failure, and has been linked several deaths. The adverse effects associated with the St. Jude Symmetry Aortic connector include graft narrowing, valve leakage, failed deployment, and occlusion.
According to St. Jude Medical, the Symmetry Bypass System is the first in a line of sutureless products used for bypass surgery The system uses the Aortic Connector as a mechanical anastomosis device, which allows cardiac surgeons to attach saphenous vein grafts to the aorta without sutures. The idea behind a sutureless graft is to streamline the process of cardiac surgery, since the suturing of a graft often represents the most difficult, time consuming and critical part of a bypass procedure.
However, the number of problems reported from the system leave questions to its overall safety.
If you or any one you know has suffered serious injury as a result of a Symmetry Bypass Aortic Connector, call the Law Firm of Allen L. Rothenberg at immediately at 1-800-624-8888 or submit an InjuryLawyer.com online free case evaluation. |