Medtronic Sprint Fidelis® Defibrillator Leads

Tim Edwards and Ed Wallis are offering to the public free case evaluations for recipients of Medtronic defibrillators who have suffered from injury or complications from the Sprint Fidelis® lead component. A fracture in the Sprint Fidelis® lead can cause the device to misread heart rhythms, sending unnecessary, painful shocks to patients or worse, the failure to provide a vital life-saving shock.

If you or someone you know has experienced injury related to the Medtronic Sprint Fidelis® defibrillator lead, contact attorneys Tim Edwards or Ed Wallis at 901.527l.2125  or via email by clicking HERE.

Sprint Fidelis® Lead Defect Announced

On October 14, 2007, Medtronic, Inc., announced a defect in the Sprint Fidelis® lead component of its heart defibrillator. The company identified a potentially high rate of fracture of the Sprint Fidelis® electrical wires, which can alter the device’s ability to accurately read heart rhythms. This defect may cause the device to misfire and shock the patient, or the device may fail to provide a critical life-saving shock to the patient. The New York Times reported that the defect in this electrical wire has resulted in hundreds of malfunctions and may have played a role in the death of five Medtronic defibrillator patients.

According to Medtronic, approximately 268,000 patients were implanted with a Sprint Fidelis® lead as part of a Medtronic defibrillator since 2004. Affected models of the Sprint Fidelis® defibrillator leads are:

• Model 6930
• Model 6931
• Model 6948
• Model 6949

As part of the warning, Medtronic estimated that approximately 4,000-5,000 people with the defective Sprint Fidelis® lead would experience a lead fracture within 30 months of implantation. All patients who have received the Medtronic defibrillator since 2004 are urged to visit their doctor to check for potential fractures.

In conjunction with the announcement, Medtronic recommended that all doctors stop the use of Sprint Fidelis® leads in patients using its defibrillators. In addition, Medtronic has suspended worldwide distribution and will recall all leads not in use. The Food and Drug Administration has endorsed the recall.

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Whether you live in Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi or beyond, we stand ready to discuss your case with you. Please call us today: 901.527.2125.

Damages

If you or a loved one has been injured, recovery is possible for medical bills, pain and suffering, lost income (past and future), and more. Please call today to speak to Tim Edwards or Ed Wallis at 901.527.2125 for more information.

No Recovery, No Fee

Generally speaking, we take cases on a contingent basis. That means that there is generally no cost to you unless we are able to recover a settlement or judgment on your behalf. So, unless your case is resolved by trial, arbitration, settlement, or other resolution, you generally do not have to pay any attorney fees to us, or pay any costs. Litigation costs include filing fees, court reporter fees for deposition, copying costs, experts, and travel. Litigation costs are paid by our firm so you don’t have to have cash to pursue justice against Advanced Bionics. If there is a recovery, we are reimbursed our fronting of litigation costs out of any damages you are awarded. So, in a sense, you do not need cash up front to hire us as your lawyer to pursue a claim for personal injuries, emotional injuries, lost business or property damage.

About us

Mr. Edwards and Mr. Wallis are currently representing injured children and adults on an international level for a failed medical device.  Both have represented clients, filed lawsuits and appeared in courts around the country to protect the rights of the injured including for the Advanced Bionics HiRes90k cochlear implant, the transvaginal mesh device, the Heartmate II, Composix® Kugel® Mesh Hernia Repair Patch, NexStent®, Medtronic Sprint Fidelis® Defibrillator Leads, and the Zimmer Durom® Cup Hip Replacement.

You can read more about Mr. Edwards and Mr. Wallis in the ABOUT US section of this website, and you should feel free to please contact us today for a free case evaluation.

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Tim Edwards
Ed Wallis
Glassman Edwards Wade & Wyatt
26 N. 2nd Street
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 527-2125
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