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As of March 2004 there were reports of 23 deaths and 185 serious injuries resulting from adverse events associated with the St. Jude Symmetry Bypass Connector.

Over 50,000 Symmetry devices have been implanted in patients worldwide by doctors specially trained by St. Jude Medical, since the FDA appoved the device in May of 2001.

Many of the symmetry bypass aortic connector patients had to undergo a second surgery to repair the damaged grafts and actually remove the symmetry device.

 

 

 

 

 

 

When the Symmetry Bypass Connector was first introduced it was thought to revolutionize coronary bypass surgery by making the procedure quicker, more accurate, and more standardized so as to reduce the risk of stroke.

The device itself is a star-shaped network of nitinol wires that attaches the graft automatically to the aorta during the operation.

 

Some of the post-operative complications associated with the use of the Symmetry Bypass Connector include but are not limited to:

• partial or complete blockage of graft (occlusion)
• Blood Clots
• Heart Attacks
• Strokes
• Respiratory Failures
• Leakage at Connector site (Hemorrhage)
• Death

 

Remember! Don't wait until it's too late! The law puts time limits on how long you can wait before bringing a case. The time limits and conditions vary from state-to-state and under Federal Law.

If you have had a St. Jude Bypass Connector implanted and suffered a heart attack, hemorrhage, occlusion, any other serious injury or death - call or e-mail us today for a FREE case evaluation.

Our lawyers will review the facts in your case, explain your legal rights and if we determine you have a case,