Lessons from the failure and recall of an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator.
Hauser
Robert G
RG
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center, Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation, Minneapolis, MN 55407, USA. rhauser747@aol.com
Maron
Barry J
BJ
D002312:Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic / Q000601:surgery*; D016757:Death, Sudden, Cardiac / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017147:Defibrillators, Implantable / Q000009:adverse effects*; D018795:Device Approval; D004868:Equipment Failure; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D011358:Product Surveillance, Postmarketing / Q000592:standards*; D019984:Quality Indicators, Health Care