Medtronic Sprint Fidelis Defibrillator Leads 

On October 15, 2007, Medtronic recalled Sprint Fidelis Defibrillator Leads after at least five related deaths and numerous reports of serious problems. The removal of this product from the market affects over 250,000 patients and their families.

A defibrillator lead is a thin insulated wire that carries electronic impulses to the heart to regulate, often life threatening, irregular heartbeats. The defects in the Medtronic Sprint Fidelis Leads cause them to be more prone to fractures. These fractures significantly increase the likelihood the defibrillator will send unnecessary shocks to the heart or stop working entirely.

The defective leads have been used since 2004, specifically numbers 6930, 6931, 6948, or 6949. These numbers can be found on your Defibrillator Identification Card. 

Martin & Kieklak is applying its extensive and formidable experience litigating producst liability cases to this new and serious area.

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