‘Impossible to give consent’: Medtech giant hid bad data from patients, doctors
One of the largest medical device manufacturers in the world deliberately hid data from patients and doctors showing one of its devices was far less effective than it claimed, Australia’s medical regulator has explosively alleged.
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Medtronic, a $US118 billion medical giant, is accused of deliberately misleading patients and doctors over the effectiveness of an implant for back pain.
- Medtronic accused of hiding data on implant effectiveness.
- The allegation raises questions about informed consent for patients.
- Medtronic's website claims the implant is effective, contrary to hidden data.
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Patients' right to informed consent and the integrity of the medical device market
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