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Editor: Marc Jay Bern
Profession: Defective Medical Device Lawyer

Category: Medtronic Lawsuit News

A man and his wife have filed a product liability complaint against Medtronic, Inc. seeking damages for personal injuries and damages suffered as a result of an alleged defective and dangerous defibrillator.

The complaint filed in Madison County Circuit Court, on July 10, by Lonnie Chambers, states he has a heart condition and as a result must use an implantable defibrillator. On August 10, 2005 he was implanted with a Medtronic defibrillator, according to the suit.

The complaint claims he has Sprint Fidelis lead that is intended to help maintain a regular cardiac rhythm while helpin to prevent sudden cardiac arrest.

On June 1, he experienced a series of electrical shocks from the defective defibrillator that lead to multiple surgeries and many hospitalizations.

The complaint says the device leads are unreasonably dangerous and defective since the leads can fracture and cause the device to malfunction and send inappropriate shocks.

"The Plaintiff suffered severe and personal injury as the result of the defective defibrillator and leads as well as continuing and permanent damage," the complaint states.

In addition, Chambers alleges Medtronic is in breach of an implied warranty because they allegedly sold defibrillators and leads that had a manufacturing defect.

Chambers wife is also seeking damages alleging her husband's injuries have deprived her of his support, consortium and companionship.