Recall Orders Worry The Pacemaker Wearer
AP report from Boston notes pacemaker recalls raise fears among 125000 patients. Doctors say defects have been rare but calls for tighter FDA action and potential patient registries. Readouts include statements from Dr. Harthorne and Dr. Klein, patient experiences, and public notice debates.
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Michael D. Klein
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Daniel Driscoll
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