On June 23, 2009 the U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts subpoenaed the manufacturer of the Infuse Bone Graft product, Medtronic, Inc. The U.S. attorney is seeking documents related to a study by a former U.S. Army surgeon, who is accused of fabricating data regarding the Infuse Bone Graft product.
The Subpoena issued today only adds to a growing list of problems for Medtronic related to the spine product. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued safety warnings, The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has begun a criminal investigation and most recently, Medtronic recently admitted to paying the aforementioned U.S. Army surgeon nearly $800,000.
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