Abbott Archives

Recall Alert: FDA Abbott & Thoratec Pull 14,000 HeartMate LVADs Over Safety Concerns

April 15, 2024 by Ryan Nightbridge

Chicago, Illinois – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class I recall for nearly 14,000 HeartMate left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) manufactured by Abbott and its subsidiary Thoratec. This recall comes after continued concerns over safety that have been linked to multiple deaths associated with the devices. The recall specifically pertains … Read more

Is the Bussing of Migrants by Abbott, DeSantis, and Ducey Working?

September 16, 2022 by Ryan Nightbridge

Initially perceived as a political gimmick, Republican governors’ efforts to bring migrants to Democratic strongholds have Democratic authorities scrambling as migrants arrive unexpectedly in more locations.

Chicago Mayor Still Busing Migrants from Texas

September 12, 2022 by Ryan Nightbridge

Texas migrants dropped off at Union Station in Chicago’s city center were taken by bus to another suburb. This time the location they were then taken to the suburb of Elk Grove Village. This marks the 2nd bus load of migrants that have now been relocated from Chicago.