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Editor: Marc Jay Bern
Profession: Defective Medical Device Lawyer

Category: About Sprint Fidelis Defibrillator Lead Lines

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been advising patients who are implanted with a Sprint Fidelis defibrillator lead to contact their doctor to determine if they have a recalled device.

The recall of Sprint Fidelis defibrillator leads was announced after five deaths were reported in connection with fractures in the defibrillator leads. Patients who have had the Medtronic Sprint Fidelis lead implanted since September 2004 to present are affected by the recall.

The defibrillator leads are electrical wires that connect the patient's heart to the defibrillators implanted in the patient's chest. A fracture in the lead can cause inappropriate shocks to the patient that can result in loss of therapy and possibly even death.

"As a result of Medtronic's action, no more Sprint Fidelis leads will be sold or manufactured and any remaining product should be pulled from inventory and returned to the company", according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Patients are advised to verify their patient ID cards to determine if they have a recalled Medtronic Sprint Fidelis lead that contains one of the following 4 sets of numbers: 6930,6931,6948,6949 and should contact their physician for further information.