Defibrillator Lawsuit Lawyers

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As medical science continues to advance, many people are given chances for survival or a return to good health that was never possible before. However, these innovations also include an element of risk, and that's definitely the case in regards to defibrillators. In recent years, defibrillator lawsuit lawyers all over the United States have become quite busy in recent years, and that's a trend that continues today.

Specifically, one of the most recent and troubling issues that has come across the desks of defibrillator lawsuit lawyers involves Medtronic, Inc.'s lead wire product for defibrillators known as the Sprint Fidelis lead. Below is a look at what's been happening with this product, but if you have suffered as a result of using it, contact a defibrillator lawsuit lawyer at Pulaski & Middleman today to schedule a free initial consultation.

About the Sprint Fidelis Lead

The Sprint Fidelis lead is specifically a wire lead that works in conjunction with the corresponding defibrillator, and it works by being implanted into the blood vessel that leads to the heart and the defibrillator device. These products work to make sure that when a person's heart falls off-rhythm, the device will 'shock' the heart and restore its proper beat.

Problems with the Lead

The lead worked quite well for a time, but it wasn't long before defibrillator lawsuit lawyers began to receive calls in relation to the Sprint Fidelis lead. The reason was that the lead was shown to have a tendency to tear, leaving the wire exposed and therefore inoperable. This was/is especially troubling when one considers that all of this happens after the product is inside the patients' bodies. Medtronic, Inc. has distributed letters to health care providers around the country in recent months, and the FDA has also publicized the fact that Medtronic is no longer selling these products. That in effect amounts to a recall, even though those who have this device implanted in their bodies will not have them removed, as this presents an even higher degree of risk.

If you are facing any issues with this or related products, you are at risk, and you do have rights. Contact a defibrillator lawsuit lawyer at Pulaski & Middleman today to schedule a free initial consultation.