DEVELOPING: Hospitals Continue Using Deadly Heart Device Despite Knowing Risks

Breaking News: Hospitals Continue Using Deadly Heart Device Despite Knowing Risks Two of the UK's leading transplant centers, the Freeman in Newcastle and Harefield in London, have been using a heart device despite knowing it had a higher mortality rate than its rival product. The device, a mechanical pump, was fitted into dozens of patients, with half of them dying within three years. The NHS raised concerns about the device in 2018, but the hospitals continued to use it, questioning the reliability of the data. The device's manufacturer, Medtronic, eventually withdrew it. However, the damage has already been done, with at least one patient, Greg Marshall, dying three years after receiving the device. Leading cardiologists at both hospitals were paid consultants for Medtronic, the device's manufacturer. The hospitals were aware of this conflict of interest. The mother of Greg Marshall has spoken out, expressing her disgust and appall at the situation. The use of the device has been ongoing for years, with the hospitals citing concerns over the data as a reason for continuing to use it. However, the fact remains that dozens of patients were put at risk. This is a developing story, and we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available. The NHS and the hospitals involved are expected to release statements on the matter in the coming hours.