Thursday, Medtronic Plc (NYSE:MDT) said it is recalling certain devices and updating use instructions for another due to the possibility that the battery may deplete below its designed threshold.
If this happens, it increases the risk of battery instability and may lead to increased battery temperature and a potential explosion.
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The use of the affected product may cause serious adverse health consequences, including burns, cuts (lacerations), scarring and other tissue injuries, tooth loss, eye injury, damaged hearing (impairment or acoustic shock), or ringing in the ears (tinnitus), respiratory failure, lack ...
