Creazzo v. Sun

McFADDEN, J.,

Presently before the court is a motion for summary judgment filed by defendant, Medtronic, on March 15, 2005.

This matter was assigned to the Honorable F. P. Kimberly McFadden from the April 19,2005 argument list. Following oral arguments, review of the briefs submitted and the file, this matter is now ready for disposition.

FACTUAL/PROCEDURAL HISTORY

In May 1999, plaintiff, Joseph Creazzo, received an implantation of an Itrel 3 System. The Itrel 3 System is a prescription medical device that is surgically implanted and used to treat chronic, intractable pain of the trunk and limbs.…