Riata Defibrillation Led

Riata line of defibrillator leads

Riata Defibrillation Lead is manufactured by St. Jude Medical Inc.

Riata defibrillation leads are highly advanced ICD leads, designed to bring ease of implant, durability and reliability patients.

On November 12, 2007, the Wall Street Journal reported concerns over St. Jude Medical Inc.’s Riata line of defibrillator leads. The Riata line of defibrillator leads are wires used to connect an implantable defibrillator to cardiac patients’ hearts. The wires are under scrutiny for possible flaws, as in rare instances the leads may lead to punctures.

Source: Thomas M. Burton and Anna Wilde Matthews, “St. Jude Defibrillator Wire Gets Scrutiny,” Wall Street Journal, November 12, 2007.