Defective Medtronic Cardiac Lead Information

Defective Cardiac Lead in Medtronic Sprint Fidelis 

Medtronic announced on October 15th that it was suspending sales and distribution of the Sprint Fidelis lead. The lead is an electrical wire that connects implantable cardioconverter-defibillrators (ICD's), to the heart. After anecdotal reports came in that showed that the cardiac lead may be defective and could cause unnecessary, painful and even life threatening shocks to the people who have them, Medtronic voluntarily stopped selling the lead. At least 5 deaths have already been linked to a malfunctioning Medtronic Sprint Fidelis lead used with an implantable Medtronic defibrillator.

According to Medtronic 235,000 people have the recalled Sprint Fidelis lead in their bodies. The recalled lead was manufactured between September 2004 and October 2007. To learn more about the recalled Medtronic Sprint Fidelis lead, please visit U.S. Food and Drug Administration's web site "Class 1 Recall: Medtronic Inc. Sprint Fidelis® Defibrillator Leads"

What Should You Do If You Have A Recalled Medtronic Lead In Your Body?

If you, or someone you care for, has a Medtronic medical device in your body, contact me, Will Techmeier immediately, for your free, confidential consultation. I am here to help you and your loved ones. Call my office and put over 30 years experience with defective medical devices on your side!