Cardiac Defibrillator Leads made by Medtronic have been found to be defective and could cause serious inury and death.
On October 15th, 2007 Medtronic recalled its Sprint Fidelis™ Leads because of the potential to fracture.
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Medtronic, the nation’s largest maker of implanted heart devices, announced it is urging doctors stop using a component of its defibrillator. This defect is already blamed for 5 deaths. The company is urging all of the approximated 235,000 patients with this electrical lead to see their doctors to make sure it has not developed a fracture. This defective lead has been used on Medtronic defibrillators since 2004.
The Following Medtronic Sprint Fidelis Leads were recalled:
- Sprint Fidelis 6930
- Sprint Fidelis 6931
- Sprint Fidelis 6948
- Sprint Fidelis 6949
If you or a loved one has experienced symptoms relating to any of these Medtronic products, then call 800-749-322.
Consult A Doctor On Medical Issues
Consult your doctor to determine whether the device should be removed. Please consult your doctor, not your lawyer, on matters relating to your health. Patients should talk to their physicians to decide whether they are at risk with their Medtronic heart defibrillator.
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