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Medtronic 6930 Recall Sprint Fidelis Lead
It is estimated that 400 Medtronic 6930 leads were implanted in patients in the United States. The Medtronic lead is also referred to as the “Sprint Fidelis 6930″ heart lead. In October 2007 the 6930 lead was recalled following reports of lead fractures. The leads (wires) connect a defibrillator to the heart by placing the leads in or on the heart muscle. The recalled Medtronic leads, including the Medtronic 6930 model, were only used to deliver therapy in defibrillators and they were not used with pacemakers. A fractured lead can cause the implanted defibrillator to either deliver inappropriate shocks or not deliver shocks when needed.
Sprint Fidelis 6930 Lead Fractures
Even though the recalled Medtronic leads are more likely to fracture, it doesn’t mean that every lead will break. However, when a lead does break, the lead can send false signals that cause unnecessary shocks or in the alternative packing or shock therapy many not be delivered when needed.
It is also important to point out that the recalled Medtronic Sprint Fidelis 6930 leads were not only implanted in patients with Medtronic defibrillators. The leads were also used with defibrillators from other manufacturers such as St. Jude and Boston Scientific/Guidant. It is important to check your patient wallet card to identify which lead was implanted.
FDA Patient Recommendations
What should patients do if they have had a Medtronic Sprint Fidelis 6930 lead implanted?
• Patients who have had the Sprint Fidelis lead implanted should contact their physician, especially if they have experienced multiple shocks, lightheadedness, fainting, or palpitations.
• Patients should not routinely seek removal of the device. The risks of removal in most patients exceed the small risk of lead fractures. Therefore, it is generally recommended to leave functioning leads in place. There are two alternatives to removing the lead. One is to continue using the lead while monitoring closely for signs of fracture. A second is to surgically add a replacement lead. Adding a replacement lead does not require removing the 6930 Medtronic lead. If the Sprint Fidelis is left in a patient without being used, it must be “capped”, which means covering the tip with a small plastic insulation.
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