Medtronic Recall of Heart Leads occurs after Patient Deaths

Medtronic Recall of Heart Leads occurs after Patient Deaths

The Medtronic recall of heart leads was prompted when the company identified at least five patient deaths in which a Medtronic Sprint Fidelis lead fractured and was a likely contributing factor to the death.

The Medtronic recall of the heart defibrillator / pacemaker leads includes the Sprint Fidelis Models: 6930, 6931, 6948, and 6949. These defective heart leads are used with non – Medtronic defibrillators and non – Medtronic pacemakers as well as Medtronic defibrillators and pacemakers.

People with defibrillators and pacemakers should check the patient implant card that they received after their implant surgery to determine if they received one of the leads in the Medtronic recall. Patients should contact their physician if there is any uncertainty about being implanted with one of the recalled leads.

Patients who have had the Sprint Fidelis lead implanted should contact their physician, especially if they have experienced multiple shocks, lightheadedness, fainting, or palpitations. Many patients may need lead replacement surgery.

If you or a loved one has been implanted with a Medtronic Sprint Fidelis Model 6930, 6931, 6948, or 6949 defibrillator lead then you should call us toll free now at 1-866-374-0338 because you may be entitled to medical monitoring and compensation from the manufacturer. Our Medtronic recall lawyers are currently investigating claims for individual Medtronic lawsuit claims and Medtronic class action claims

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FDA Statement on Medtronic's Voluntary Market Suspension of Their Sprint Fidelis Defibrillator Leads

Statement by Daniel Schultz, M.D., director of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health:

Medtronic's decision to voluntarily remove its Sprint Fidelis defibrillation leads from the market is in the best interest of patient safety.

These electronic wires are prone to fracture in a small number of patients which can cause the defibrillator to deliver unnecessary shocks or not operate at all. Based on our initial review of reported adverse events, some deaths and major complications have occurred after the leads have fractured.

If you or a loved one has been implanted with a Medtronic Sprint Fidelis Model 6930, 6931, 6948, or 6949 defibrillator lead then please call our office toll free now at 1-866-374-0338 to discuss your legal options or complete the online form. You may be entitled to medical monitoring and compensation from the manufacturer.