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Pulaski & Middleman - Medtronic Lawsuit Lawyers Providing Answers

In recent months, several serious side effects and consequences have been reported in conjunction with the use of Medtronic, Inc. defibrillator products, most specifically the Spring Fidelis wire lead product. This has led to Medtronic lawsuit lawyers becoming quite busy with potential claims, and that includes Pulaski & Middleman. Our Medtronic lawsuit lawyers have come to identify several common questions in regards to this issue, and a few examples are presented below.

What is a wire lead?
A wire lead is a part of a defibrillator system that's designed to help regulate a patient's heart. Specifically, the defibrillator will send a 'shock' to the heart automatically when the heart falls out of rhythm. The wire lead is implanted within a nearby blood vessel, and helps to send that current.

What is the problem with the wire lead?
The main problem with the wire lead is that it has shown a tendency to tear once it is implanted inside the patient's body. When the wire tears and is exposed to the body's substances, it will stop working before long. That leads to the entire defibrillator's malfunction, and basically, the protection that the product provides for the heart in the first place is removed altogether.

Do I need to have my defibrillator removed?
This is one of the most common questions presented to Medtronic lawsuit lawyers. The answer, according to the manufacturer, doctors and even the FDA is that no, you should not have the product removed. The reason is that doing so will only present an even greater degree of risk.

What should I do now?
You should do two things. First, you should contact your doctor to schedule an appointment, as you will need to take specific steps to manage this problem. Secondly, you should contact the Medtronic lawsuit lawyers at Pulaski & Middleman today to schedule a free initial consultation. You owe it to yourself and to those you love to explore your rights, so contact the firm today.