Medtronic is a company that makes medical devices including defibrillators that help heart patients regain quality of life. These devices are inserted into a patient’s chest, and they give out period shocks when the heart begins to go out of rhythm. A properly working Medtronic defibrillator is a medical device with the power to improve and prolong life considerably. A defibrillator that doesn’t work properly, though, is something dangerous and unpredictable that could seriously impair life and cause major problems.
In 2007, there was a major Medtronic lead recall. Some of the lead wires on the devices had begun to fracture. This would leave the patients susceptible to extra, unnecessary shocks, which could cause heart palpitations and other problems. Sometimes, the device stopped working altogether, which could result in serious heart problems and even sudden death.
Although only 3-6% of the leads are thought to be susceptible to this fracturing problem, another study by an organization outside of Medtronic says that in a few years, those particular models of the defibrillator that are susceptible to the problem are likely to experience Medtronic lead fractures at a much higher rate. That’s potentially a lot of lead fractures that could affect patients.
Problems with the Medtronic recall
When you hear about a recall for a toy or a car part, you can easily get the problem fixed. The Medtronic lead recall, on the other hand, doesn’t have such an easy fix. The lead removal surgery surgery is complicated and carries with it serious risks for the patient depending on their defibrillator.
Patients who have the Medtronic defibrillator leads implanted are already high risk surgery patients. Many of them feel lucky to be alive after the original implantation surgery procedure. Now, these patients are being forced to choose between a dangerous surgery and the danger of having a faulty lead that leaves them with long-term problems.
Either way, the choice is a tough one. Medtronic Sprint Fidelis made the problem no easier to solve when they told patients that the risk of having the wires removed was greater than the risk of leaving them alone. This, though, hasn’t been true in the case of many patients who have suffered the effects of a Medtronic lead failure, some of whom have died and others who have dealt with lasting consequences.
Medtronic Lead Lawsuits
Currently, there are many lawsuits against Medtronic, which have been consolidated near the company’s headquarters in Minnesota. These are known as multidistrict litigations, as they come from all over, but are consolidated in Minneapolis. All of the cases are still tried separately, though.
Whether you are a person who has suffered from a Medtronic Sprint Fidelis lead failure or someone who lost a loved one to this medical tragedy, you may be eligible to file a claim. A Medtronic lawsuit can help you pay your medical bills, make up for lost time at work, and get compensation for your pain and suffering.
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