Guest guest Posted September 3, 1999 Report Share Posted September 3, 1999 Hello Mel, A message came through, with a scan of a paper, and a text message. When attempting to get the text message, after dialing up an ISP and communication server, nothing was on the line. I would respectfully suggest that the communication services available to you needf considerable improvement. (As an aside, I am very happy with Guidant.) On Thu, 2 Sep 1999 17:38:55 -0700 " Mel Sperber " <melmaysperber@...> writes: And this is about all we got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 1999 Report Share Posted September 3, 1999 Hello List: I was unable to read the recall about Medtronic ICD's, could you please let me know what model they are re-calling? I would greatly appreciate it as I have a Medtronic ICD. Thanks Gordon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 1999 Report Share Posted September 3, 1999 that was model 7223 Gordon wrote: > Hello List: > I was unable to read the recall about Medtronic ICD's, could > you please let me know what model they are re-calling? > I would greatly appreciate it as I have a Medtronic ICD. > > Thanks > Gordon > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > FREE BUG, ISSUE TRACKING FOR EGROUPS MEMBERS! Portera Tracker-all you > need for bug & issue tracking. Access over web & customize in minutes! > TRY IT FREE NOW! http://clickhere./click/848 > > eGroups.com home: > - Simplifying group communications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 It's Medtronic that my Dad has that is recalled due to the faulty batteries. It will be 2 years in July that he's had it and it's his first one. So it's not even 2 years old. We met with a Rep last week and she said Medtronic will pay for everything, and then yesterday I found out different. They will not pay for the hospital, doctor fees, doctor follow-up etc. Just makes no sense to me. I can't believe they can get away with not paying for everything since it's a 'recall'. If there's a recall on a part for your car the car company doesn't say they'll replace the part ofr free, but you have to pay the labor fee at the dealer. __________________________________ Celebrate 's 10th Birthday! Netrospective: 100 Moments of the Web http://birthday./netrospective/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Sounds like you might need an attorney. I am concerned that Medtronic would act in this manner. Does your dad have insurance? If so, what do they say? Maybe Medtronic tried to get your dad's insurance to pro-rate the 2 years and the insurance company refused. In any event, I believe Medtronic should be responsible for the full replacement cost. Jack RE: Medtronic > > It's Medtronic that my Dad has that is recalled > due to the faulty batteries. It will be 2 > years in July that he's had it and it's his > first one. So it's not even 2 years old. > > We met with a Rep last week and she said > Medtronic will pay for everything, and then > yesterday I found out different. They will not > pay for the hospital, doctor fees, doctor follow-up > etc. Just makes no sense to me. > > I can't believe they can get away with not > paying for everything since it's a 'recall'. > If there's a recall on a part for your car > the car company doesn't say they'll replace > the part ofr free, but you have to pay the > labor fee at the dealer. > > > > > __________________________________ > Celebrate 's 10th Birthday! > Netrospective: 100 Moments of the Web > http://birthday./netrospective/ > > > > Please visit the Zapper homepage at > http://www.ZapLife.org > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 I had only had my first ICD 5 mos when it was recalled!!! There is something with the insurance and Medtronic liability -- I totally agree with you - as I said before I called my insurance and told them what was going on.... My insurance said you are our patient and will not jeopardize your health - we will pay for the surgery. The unit was not charged to the insurance. There are so many people involved, hospital, hospital staff, Docs, that Medtronic's liability would be too great - so this is how the insurance and Medtronic have worked things out. I would call Medtronic with all your concerns - I think you will find it worth your reassurance... Good luck and keep us posted. ~guin RE: Medtronic It's Medtronic that my Dad has that is recalleddue to the faulty batteries. It will be 2years in July that he's had it and it's hisfirst one. So it's not even 2 years old.We met with a Rep last week and she said Medtronic will pay for everything, and thenyesterday I found out different. They will notpay for the hospital, doctor fees, doctor follow-upetc. Just makes no sense to me.I can't believe they can get away with notpaying for everything since it's a 'recall'.If there's a recall on a part for your carthe car company doesn't say they'll replacethe part ofr free, but you have to pay thelabor fee at the dealer. __________________________________ Celebrate 's 10th Birthday! Netrospective: 100 Moments of the Web http://birthday./netrospective/Please visit the Zapper homepage athttp://www.ZapLife.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 My Dad has Medicare so I don't know how that will work. Just doesn't seem right when it's a recall that any insurance would have to pay. And beleive me, I'm not a fan of insurance companies because where my husband words we have not much coverage and have to argue with them all the time pay for things. And the Reb told us last week it will ALL be paid for, and now they are changing the story, as I called the toll free # yesterday and Medtronic told me only the device will be covered by them. > Sounds like you might need an attorney. I am concerned that Medtronic would > act in this manner. Does your dad have insurance? If so, what do they say? > Maybe Medtronic tried to get your dad's insurance to pro-rate the 2 years > and the insurance company refused. In any event, I believe Medtronic should > be responsible for the full replacement cost. > > Jack > RE: Medtronic > > > > > > It's Medtronic that my Dad has that is recalled > > due to the faulty batteries. It will be 2 > > years in July that he's had it and it's his > > first one. So it's not even 2 years old. > > > > We met with a Rep last week and she said > > Medtronic will pay for everything, and then > > yesterday I found out different. They will not > > pay for the hospital, doctor fees, doctor follow-up > > etc. Just makes no sense to me. > > > > I can't believe they can get away with not > > paying for everything since it's a 'recall'. > > If there's a recall on a part for your car > > the car company doesn't say they'll replace > > the part ofr free, but you have to pay the > > labor fee at the dealer. > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________ > > Celebrate 's 10th Birthday! > > Netrospective: 100 Moments of the Web > > http://birthday./netrospective/ > > > > > > > > Please visit the Zapper homepage at > > http://www.ZapLife.org > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 I have Medicare and a secondary insurance. When my ICD was recalled in May, 2004, I received a bill from the hospital and another bill for the MD showing a balance due after Medicare and my insurance company paid their part. Medtronic eventually sent me a check for the balance due for these bills after numerous phone calls. I was told by Medtronic that they don't deal with the hospital or doctors in recall situations which didn't make sense to me. I was satisfied I didn't have to pay anything out of my pocket. I agree with you that Medtronic should pay for everything, not just the balance after insurance pays. Something should be done about this , none of us need the aggravations that comes with these matters. We all have enough to worry about besides bills. Good Luck! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 Our doctor "encouraged" us to let Medtronic know how we felt and the problems we incurred. Here is a list of contacts at Medtronic and their phone numbers: Questions, concerns, Information, opinions, etc.Medtronic Contact Information1-800-678-2500Press "O" for operatorReimbursement/Medical Claims - Mavis Klemmensen, Extension 41880Warranties - Bonnie Born, Extension 41652Technical Questions - Tom Gorka, Extension 46301Legal Department - Jeanne Forneris, Extension 43329Media Relations - Bob Hanvik, Extension 52635Chief Executive Officer - Art Good luck with your discussions. -----Original Message-----From: Solinas [mailto:mike@...] Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2005 1:48 AM Subject: MedtronicHi all,I'm "on the list" for the Medtronic Battery Issue.I can't believe they are not paying the full tab! I have a lifetimecap on my insurance. I've used up over 10% of it due to CHF,including this ICD.Now Medtronic sells ICDs which short out, and I need to burn up moreof my "insurance allotment" to cover the surgery???This makes no sense. Time to call them tomorrow, then a few consumeraction places.Thanks for the heads up.MikePlease visit the Zapper homepage athttp://www.ZapLife.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2005 Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 Thanks VERY MUCH for the contact list! Mike > Our doctor " encouraged " us to let Medtronic know how we felt and the > problems we incurred. Here is a list of contacts at Medtronic and their > phone numbers: {snip!} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 ---Mine is a medtronic rechargeable,, im not sure of what model or anything,, I just got it the end of Feb this year... thanks Mike for this group,,, I look forward to reading all the post every day,,, take care.... soft hugs to all In Stimulator , " mike2boys " <mike2boys@...> wrote: > > i made a mistake my stimulator is a older model medtronics synergy ez > model 7435 which i have had since 2002 mike group owner > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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