Sales of Infuse bone-growth protein decline as safety concerns mount
Sales of the Infuse bone-growth protein made by Medtronic Inc. are in a nosedive after reports that the U.S. Senate is investigating safety problems with the product.
Medtronic sold $800 million worth of Infuse in its latest fiscal year, but Infuse sales are now declining sharply in the wake of news reports about safety issues.
A recent analysis, for example, showed that when the growth protein is used in spine surgery there is a possible higher rate of cancer. The types of cancer cited in the study include, breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, and prostate cancer. If you or a loved one has been injured by Infuse, contact the attorneys at Jones Ward PLC for a free consultation. Call Jasper Ward at 502-882-6000 or email jasper@jonesward.com.