Medtronic Lawsuit

The Medtronic defibrillator was a product that hit the market with a high degree of promise.  It served the function of regulating the heartbeat of many patients who needed that sort of help.  Now comes word that the device is being recalled, and a recent article in the New York Times detailed the extremely difficult choice that those who use this device now face.

“One decision is whether to remove the wire, a procedure that carries some risks, or leave it in place alongside a replacement.

Removal carries significant risk of damage to the heart and veins through which the wire wends from the defibrillator, a generator implanted under the skin near the collarbone.

When working properly, defibrillators deliver a potentially life-saving shock if the heart beats rapidly and purposelessly in a rhythm known as ventricular fibrillation. A surge from the device can restore a life-supporting heart rhythm.

If the Medtronic lead, called the Sprint Fidelis, were faulty, it could simply signal the patient to check with a doctor about a possible malfunction. Or it could deliver a painful, body-rocking shock when such a jolt is not needed. Or the device could fail to deliver a life-saving shock when it is needed.”

If you face this situation, you need to contact a Medtronic lawsuit lawyer at Williams Kherkher immediately to schedule a free initial consultation.  You can do so either by clicking on the link provided or by calling us toll-free at (866) 950-9000.