Defibrillator Lead Legal Consultation
Have you experienced unecessary shocks from your defibrillator? Did, your loved one pass away from malfunctioning leads in a defibrillator. If so, you may have a claim for compensation from Medtronic corporation. The attorneys at Avram Blair & Associates P.C. are ready to help you if you are one of several hundred thousands exposed to defective Medtronic Defibrillator Leads.
Recalled Medtronic Defibrillator Lead Information
On October 15, 2007, Medtronic corporation recalled Sprint Fidelis leads models 6930, 6931, 6948, and 6949. These leads have been used in Medtronic defibrillators as well as other manufacturer’s defibrillators.
Over 250,000 defective Medtronic defibrillator leads are implanted in patients worldwide. Initial estimates indicate there have already been several thousand lead fractures, only 3 years after Medtronic began selling the leads. According to the FDA, when a lead breaks, or “fractures,” the lead may send false signals that cause inappropriate defibrillator shocks, or therapies such as pacing or shocks may not be delivered. This basically means that patients may die because a fractured lead fails to deliver a needed shock.
Do YOU have a defective Medtronic lead in your chest? There are thee ways to determine if you have a defective lead.
- First, you may have received a card with the model number of your defibrillator lead.
- Second, you can call the doctor who installed your defibrillator and ask him or her to tell you what type of leads were used on your defibrillator.
- Third, you may receive a letter from Medtronic.
We can help you find out if you have a defective defibrillator lead. Our initial consultation is free to you. If we accept your case, we will represent you on a contingency basis. You will own nothing unless we make a recovery for you.