From the FDA recall and the Medtronic press release, the Medtronic Inc. Sprint Fidelis® Defibrillator Leads are being recalled because a small number of fractures have been detected. When the lead breaks (fractures), it may cause inappropriate shocks or result in a loss of therapy, such as pacing or shocking. The Medtronic Inc. Sprint Fidelis® Defibrillator Leads, model numbers 6930, 6931, 6948 and 6949 manufactured from September 2004 through October 15, 2007 are the products which are included in the recall. Patients who are implanted with the Medtronic Inc. Sprint Fidelis® Defibrillator Leads are encouraged to contact their physicians for further information.

In the event where a lead fractures:

-the lead may cause an unneeded defibrillator shock
-needed therapies (pacing or shocks) may not be delivered
-the defibrillator battery may not function properly when a shock is needed

Seek Qualified Counsel (Texas Medtronic Defibrillator Lead lawyer Tom Crosley is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has the necessary experience to represent Texans that have been injured by defective Medtronic Defibrillator Leads.)

The FDA keeps records on recent recalls including a recent recall on Medtronic Inc. Sprint Fidelis® Defibrillator Leads.

Class 1 Recall: Medtronic Inc. Sprint Fidelis® Defibrillator Leads

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If you or someone you know has had a Medtronic Defibrillator implanted, call The Crosley Law Firm, P.C. at (210) 354-4500, complete the contact form or e-mail us for a no cost, no obligation consultation.