Medtronic Defibrillator Leads Recalled
- Increased risk of cardiovascular events
- Increased risk of Heart Attacks
On October 15, 2007 Medtronic, a manufacturer of implantable defibrillators, has recalled the Sprint Fidelis leads (electrodes) used in its products. Additionally, the company recommends against new implants of the leads (Sprint Fidelis Models: 6930, 6931, 6948, 6949). Medtronic has identified five patient deaths in which a Sprint Fidelis lead failure may have been a likely or contributing cause in that death.
If you or someone you know has suffered an injury or has required replacement of an Implantable Cardiover Defibrillators (ICD's) or Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillators (CRT-D's) or the Sprint Fidelis Leads, or simply if they have a Sprint Fidelis lead implanted in them, they should contact their physician at once.
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