Children ICD Medtronic Lead Fractures | Pediatric Heart Leads Recall
Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) are being used with greater frequency in the treatment of children with congenital heart abnormalities and other life threatening ventricular arrhythmia heart problems. Children are at much greater risk of having one of the recalled Medtronic leads fracture because they are more physically active and due to growth issues. A fractured lead that results in inappropriate shocks can have significant psychological and emotional effects especially the younger the age of the child.
Studies have shown that children receiving an inappropriate shock from their defibrillator were associated with reduced mental wellbeing and physical functioning. Receiving an inappropriate shock is the equivalent to being kicked in the chest which can create psychological symptoms even in adult patients.
Some of these symptoms include:
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Excessive worrying
• Problems with family relationships
Pediatric patients differ in several ways and present different complicating factors compared to adult patients. The Heart Rhythm Society relates several of these factors:
“Patients are often smaller than an adult, the anatomy can be more complex, and there may be unique hemodynamic and physiologic consequences of device selection, lead placement and pacing modality. Further, the emotional and psychological support provided may be as important to care delivery as the technical aspects of the procedure.”
The Heart Rhythm Society goes on and states that these issues are even more important for children under the age of thirteen. The Medtronic Recall of their Sprint Fidelis leads has been even more critical for children with an ICD due to the serious issues involved with removing the leads during an explant surgery.
We are currently representing families of children who have suffered from a fractured Medtronic lead. We represent all Medtronic recall clients on a contingency basis which means that there are never any legal fees unless we win compensation in your case. For a free no-obligation consultation please call toll free at 1-888-343-5375 or fill out our short online contact form and a Medtronic lawsuit attorney will contact you to answer any of your questions regarding how we can best help your child.
We are a law firm dedicated to helping those injured by Medtronic Sprint Fidelis Defibrillator Lead.
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U.S. Food & Drug Administration Statement On Medtronic Sprint Fidelis Defibrillator
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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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