Medtronic, the largest manufacturer of implanted heart devices in the United States, is urging all of the approximately 268,000 patients worldwide (172,000 in the U.S.) with Sprint Fidelis leads, to immediately see their doctors to find out if the wire has fractured. The Sprint Fidelis wire has been used with Medtronic defibrillators since 2004.
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Symptoms Associated with Defective Leads:
The FDA advises patients who have had the Sprint Fidelis lead implanted to contact their doctors, especially if they have experienced the following symptoms:
- Multiple shocks
- Lightheadedness
- Fainting
- Heart palpitations
Additional Side Effects
Additionally, women have experienced side effects including severe pain and cramping, blood clots, infection, pelvic pain, depression, weight gain, and extreme fatigue. From 2002-2013, the FDA received approximately 988 reports citing adverse events related to Essure.
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Our team of product liability attorneys are experienced in successfully representing women nationwide in cases involving dangerous pharmaceuticals and defective medical device injuries, including transvaginal mesh, Yaz, and Mirena.
If you or someone you love has received an implanted Medtronic defibrillator with Sprint Fidelis leads, call Altman-Nussbaum-Shunnarah Personal Injury Attorneys today at 1-800-229-7989.