The Medtronic class action lawsuits are being handled through what is called multidistrict litigation or “MDL”. Lawsuits involving thousands or tens of thousands of people are frequently referred to as class actions, however they are often in the form of multidistrict litigation.
All of the Medtronic recall cases have been consolidated and transferred to federal court in Minnesota where Medtronic is headquartered. Cases are still pursued individually. This means that individuals affected by the Sprint Fidelis lead recall maintain control over their case. Multidistrict litigation typically only involves discovery matters and cases are returned to the original court in which they were filed after the completion of the discovery stage of the Medtronic litigation.
There is not one trial that involves all of the cases. Multidistrict litigation only pertains to the discovery part of the Medtronic lawsuit. Our Medtronic recall attorneys are reviewing individual cases and working with clients throughout the United States. If you would like to discuss your case with a Medtronic lead recall attorney we are ready to help answer your questions. Please call us for a free consultation toll free at 1-888-343-5375 or 1-612-370-1511 or you can also send us an e-mail using our contact form on this page.
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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.
The defibrillator lead [...]
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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