Are you among the many people experiencing Medtronic Sprint Fidelis Lead problems? If you have a Medtronic defibrillator with Sprint Fidelis leads, you may have difficulty if the leads, or wires, fracture or break. Please contact us for the latest Medtronic lead lawsuit 2010 update.
Sprint Fidelis Leads
Internal cardioverter defibrillators are used to monitor and regulate the heartbeat of patients who suffer from sudden and life-threatening arrhythmias. The defibrillators are implanted in the patient, and the leads channel from the device to the heart. These leads help the device communicate with (more...)
If you have a Medtronic implanted cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), you may be very concerned about the recent recall of the lead wires that are part of the device. If you or a family member has experienced a lead fracture please contact us for the latest Medtronic recall 2010 news. We are currently continuing to file a Medtronic lead lawsuit on behalf of patients.
The defibrillator is a device that is inserted into the chest and helps regulate the heartbeat. Wires that connect the device to the heart are called leads, and one particular set of leads, under the name of Sprint Fidelis, are more (more...)
If you have a heart defibrillator by Medtronic that uses Sprint Fidelis leads, you are no doubt familiar with the Sprint Fidelis recall issued because the leads, or wires, have a higher rate of failure. Many patients have suffered from a Medtronic lead fracture leading to an additional surgery to implant a new defibrillator lead.
The defibrillator, which is designed to regulate an irregular heartbeat caused by conditions such as ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation, monitors the heart beat and delivers a jolt of electricity if it detects an abnormal rhythm or rate. When the lead (more...)
The Medtronic lawsuit on behalf of patients affected by the Medtronics lead recall continues as attorneys fight for individuals and families to receive compensation due to a lead fracture. Many patients have been left with unpaid medical bills, time lost from work, and the pain and suffering of undergoing another major surgery.
Getting an Implanted Defibrillator
You’ve just received the news: that breathlessness, fatigue and chest pain you’ve been experiencing? Your heart is not pumping blood to your body efficiently. The doctor says you need a defibrillator to regulate your heartbeat, which (more...)
Patients are continuing to suffer from a Medtronic Sprint Fidelis lead fracture following the 2007 Medtronic recall of defibrillator leads. If you or a loved one has suffered from fractured leads please contact us today for a free consultation and information how we can help.
Medtronics Sprint Fidelis Recall for Heart Defibrillator Leads
If you are one of a quarter of a million people using a Medtronic defibrillator, you may be at risk for a malfunction in the defibrillator leads.
Medtronic’s defibrillator contains a type of wire with the brand name of Sprint Fidelis. These wires (also called (more...)
