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Medtronic 6948 Recall Sprint Fidelis Lead
It is estimated that 10,700 Medtronic 6948 leads were implanted in patients in the United States. The Medtronic lead is also referred to as the “Sprint Fidelis 6948″ heart lead. In October 2007 Medtronic announced a recall of their 6948 lead after increasing 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 6948 model, were only used to deliver therapy in defibrillators and they were not used with pacemakers. A lead fracture can cause the implanted defibrillator to deliver unnecessary shocks or not deliver shock therapy when required.
Sprint Fidelis 6948 Lead Fractures
There are two main locations on the 6948 Sprint Fidelis lead where approximately 90 % of fractures are likely to occur:
1. The distal portion of the lead which affects the anode (ring electrode) and;
2. Near the anchoring sleeve tie-down, predominantly affecting the cathode (helix tip electrode), and occasionally the high voltage conductor.
The recalled Medtronic Sprint Fidelis 6948 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.
Advance Warning Of Lead Shocks
Medtronic has released software updates which are supposed to provide patients with 2-3 days advance notice of a potential lead fracture that could cause an unnecessary shock. This software is called Lead Integrity Alert and it is estimated that around 76% of patients will be warned before a lead fracture occurs.
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U.S. Food & Drug Administration Statement On Medtronic Sprint Fidelis Defibrillator
Medtronic Suspends Sprint Fidelis Defibrillation Leads (PDF)
U.S. FDA Class 1 Recall Report
If you or a loved one have been injured by the Medtronic Sprint Fidelis lead please contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation.
Patients subject to the Sprint Fidelis recall continue to suffer from a Medtronic lead failure leading to a surgery to replace the defective lead. The Multidistrict Medtronics lawsuit is currently under appeal and lawyers representing victims are continuing to fight for the right to bring a claim for compensation.
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In January 2009 the United States District Court ruled the Sprint Fidelis Medtronic Lawsuit Dismissed. This ruling is currently under appeal and attorneys representing patients and families affected by the Medtronic recall continue to fight for their rights. The Medtronics recall involves only the Sprint Fidelis lead and not the implanted heart device.
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The Medtronic lead lawsuit Multidistrict litigation continue even though there have been setbacks and we continue to push for the Medical Device Safety Act legislation which will help protect patients with medical devices. The Sprint Fidelis recall failure rate of defibrillator leads continues to leave heart patients in the difficult position of not knowing if [...]
It is estimated there are 150,000 heart patients throughout the United States affected by the Medtronic lead recall who have a recalled defibrillator lead wire and are at risk of a lead fracture. Medtronic lawsuits continue to be filed on behalf of patients who have suffered a lead fracture. The Medtronic Sprint Fidelis leads were [...]
Patients continue to suffer from a Medtronic Sprint Fidelis lead fracture following the 2007 Medtronic recall of defibrillator leads. If you or a loved one has suffered from fractured leads please contact us today for a free consultation and information how we can help.
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