(PressMediaWire) - Medtronic Sprint Fidelis Defibrillator Leads have been recalled. The recalled Medtronic Defibrillator Leads are electrical wires that connect the hearts of patients to the defibrillators implanted in their chests. The Medtronic Defibrillator Leads recall includes defibrillator leads used since September 2004. Fractures in the leads have been detected which may cause inappropriate shocks or result in a loss of therapy, which can lead to death.
Patients are urged to determine if the leads used with their defibrillator are among the ones in the Medtronic Defibrillator Leads recall. Patients can view a complete list of the leads included in the recall at http://www.lawyersforclients.com/medtronic-defibrillator-leads or by calling toll free 1-866-374-0338 and requesting a copy of the FDA Recall Notice.
The FDA has advised patients who are implanted with this recalled Medtronic defibrillator lead or do not know the model of their lead, to contact their physicians for further information. Patients who have had the Sprint Fidelis lead implanted should contact their physician, especially if they have experienced multiple shocks, lightheadedness, fainting, or palpitations.
“The manufacturer of this dangerous and defective device has not only put patients at risk by allowing this device on the market without adequate testing, they have also failed to provide adequate recall information to the patients who were implanted with the device and their doctors after the dangers of the device were well known to the company, ” according to Johnson Law Firm attorney Steven Johnson.
Many of the surgeons who used the device are concerned that they may wind up as defendants in the lawsuits brought by patients who have been injured by the defective devices. “Our law firm will not sue the surgeons in these cases, they are also victims of this company’s inadequate testing and profits before people approach. Several surgeons have contacted us about helping their patients and we are pleased to do so. The surgeons are blameless in these cases we intend to seek compensation for our clients only from the manufacturer,” say attorney Johnson.
The recently updated FDA Recall Notice and a list of the recalled devices is available at http://www.lawyersforclients.com/medtronic-defibrillator-leads or patients can call 1-866-374-0338 for a list of the recalled devices and a claims evaluation packet from The Johnson Law Firm.
