We are a law firm dedicated to helping those injured by Medtronic Sprint Fidelis Defibrillator Lead.
Medtronic Recall Lawsuit
Our team of Medtronic recall lawyers work with individuals and families of Medtronic lead recall patients. Many people throughout the country have been injured or suffered from the side effects of the Medtronic Sprint Fidelis leads. Unfortunately, most people don’t know what their legal options are.
We believe that Medtronic should be held accountable for any harm they are legally responsible for and people should be fairly compensated for their damages. Many Medtronic lead recall patients have been left wondering what they should do with leads that have not fractured. Other patients have had to deal with unpaid medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and a loss of their quality of life.
If you or a loved one has one of the recalled Medtronic heart leads, you may have important legal rights. Our law firm is committed to helping patients throughout the United States who have been affected by the Medtronic recall.
Attorney Steve Fields is available to speak to you if you or a family member has been affected by the Medtronic lead recall. Whether you need help finding out if your lead was part of the recall or want to discuss your legal options we are ready to help.
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Fields Law Firm is a Minneapolis, Minnesota based law firm that works with dedicated Medtronic recall attorneys currently representing individuals and families injured by defective Medtronic leads throughout the country.
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.
Following the Medtronic recall of their Sprint Fidelis leads the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been involved keeping patients informed of new information regarding the defective leads as it becomes available. The following Question and Answer sheet was released by the FDA to help consumers affected by the Medtronic lead recall.
Medtronic Recalls Sprint Fidelis […]
On June 11, 2008 Bridget Robb testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding her experience with the Medtronic lead recall. Ms. Robb suffered 31 shocks as a result of a defective Sprint Fidelis lead manufactured by Medtronic. Ms. Robb tells her story and shows how important it is for manufacturers of dangerous and defective products to […]
Following the Medtronic recall of their Sprint Fidelis heart leads the FDA released a statement covering the background of the Medtronic leads and recommendations.
Neither the FDA, Medtronic, nor representatives of the Heart Rhythm Society, recommend the routine surgical removal of a fractured lead because removal carries risks. Instead, physicians should weigh the benefits and risks […]
On October 15, 2007, Medtronic, Inc. announced that it was recalling its Sprint Fidelis defibrillation leads. Medtronic announced that the recall was due to “the potential for lead fractures.” At the time of the recall, there were reports of at least five deaths associated with the defibrillator leads. The Food and Drug Administration classified the […]
As of October 2007, Medtronic was aware of at least 665 chronic fractures in returned Sprint Fidelis leads. The majority of these fractures (approximately 90%) have occurred in the anode or cathode conductors. The Medtronic Sprint Fidelis 6930 lead was included in the 2007 recall. There seems to be evidence that Medtronic has knowledge their […]